I'm almost set on an Arkose - I guess my only reservation is I don't want to be at an enormous disadvantage on road rides. This will be mainly commuting, weekend rides into Kent, Turbo and regents laps so I think with 35mm Marathon Supremes should be perfect - and if I find myself feeling so inclined 650b in the future. Do people often use theirs on road rides?
I've used mine with normal tyres as a road bike. It handles this type of riding fine. Will handle more like a road bike if you size down and use a longer stem as they tend to come with tiny short ones.
I'm almost set on an Arkose - I guess my only reservation is I don't want to be at an enormous disadvantage on road rides. This will be mainly commuting, weekend rides into Kent, Turbo and regents laps so I think with 35mm Marathon Supremes should be perfect - and if I find myself feeling so inclined 650b in the future. Do people often use theirs on road rides?