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Currently have Conti Double fighter 1.9s on this bike, but read about slimmer 26s and their effect on wheel diameter/rolling speed. After mainly doing short commutes and a little bit of mixed terrain in the last few months I’ve found the Contis capable, but lacking any personality. They’re just a bit boring and sensible (and also according to a google search - pretty heavy for non-knobbly 1.9s).
I’m getting more excited about chunkier tyres around the 2.3 mark. More comfy and cruisy, more fun, a little more versatile, maybe faster(?) and at the same weight or less. Before I make an offer on some Rocket Rons on eBay, I’d like to hear any thoughts, concerns, criticisms or general heckles you’ve got.
Will this make my bike more like the bikes on the Stridsland Instagram? If not, the Renthal bars I picked up on Facebook last night might do.