>>965055>Look at how long it's taken us to realize that 23mm tires aren't any better than the much comfier 28mm.28mm tires are markedly slower than 23 or 25 on any half decent road, but you'd be right if you said;
>Look at how long it's taken us to realize that 23mm tires aren't any better than the much comfier and arguably faster 25mm.There is definitely a strong case for a serious racing cyclist, pro or amateur, to run 25mm tires, go faster and fatigue less (this would be laughed down 15 years ago), however for someone who isn't competing it's different. For someone who isn't competing, perception is more important than reality. That person should ride the size they like the feel of most. What is fastest and what feels fastest might be different. Plus 'Comfiness' isn't a strictly positive thing. There's a joy in driving a loud car with stiff suspension and a stripped interior, it's not 'comfy' at all, but that's the appeal. The same goes for a racing bike. If you're just fanging around your columbus SL whip on nice roads in jean shorts for an hour, the harsher ride might be a lot more fun. Narrow tires on a road bike is a special feel. How old are you that you're seeking 'comfiness' in road cycling? I can totally get it if you're pushing yourself to the absolute limit and any comfiness is simply mitigating how brutal and uncomfy road cycling is, but if you're just having fun, maybe forget 'comfiness'. Also if you think 28mm is comfy then you are in for a treat when you try 32/35mm slicks.
