Originally Posted by
ozzyski
Thanks everybody so far for your suggestions, gonna buy airfork first. You guys are recommending 2inch tires. If i get something wider and it would only be for aesthetic purposes, would it hurt overall performance of the bike on the road? For example a 2.5 or 2.7" tire?
Wider tires will not generally hurt road performance, as long as you stay with a smooth or semi-slick tread. Knobby tread will definitely add rolling resistance and slow you down. I think 2" is about as wide as you'll be able to fit in your frame. Check the clearance at the seat stays and the chain stays at the rear of the bike. It's very unlikely you'll be able to get more than a 2" wide tire there.