Originally Posted by
HerrKaLeun
tire size is another industry fraud where everyone was told skinnier tires are better and now we come to the realization that wider tires don't have more rolling resistance but provide more comfort and now everyone with an old frame realizes that their old bikes don't clear wider tires and needs to buy a new bike....
I agree with you regarding tire width. In fact, I looked at a Specialized Sirrus today, but didn't seriously consider it because they will take only a 38mm or so. Some people like narrow tires, and that's cool, but I personally prefer wider.
I really did like the Roll's 2.3" tires. They (Specialized Nimbus) were completely smooth and rode GREAT. I'm hoping for the same out of the ARX. It has light knobbies and, if I replace them, it'd be for something a bit smoother. Bring on the balloon bike.