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Levi, I can't imagine riding on those tires, they must be like floating on a cloud! On our roads (chip and seal) with lots of glass and debris, I don't think they would last long enough or resist flats enough to justify the expense but I'm going to try them someday! I always eye the pair on the shelf in my local shop and have been very tempted to get them, just to see what it's like.
Don't attempt this unless you live on the edge... An interesting 3+ minutes look at driver, riders' and walkers' interaction at a typical Manhattan intersection. http://blog.ronconcocacola.com/2011/06/02/nyc-goes-three-ways.aspx
Just wanted to thank everyone for help with bike choices for a biggin. I picked up a 2010 Trek 2.3 with new SRAM Red all around for 1900. It will be in my hands soon....JP
Jeez, we're going to visit Manhattan for the first time (on non-business, that is) in July Brings new meaning to the "Share The Road" bicycle signs that adorn nearly every road here now.Tom
P.S. this was the first ride I did with my new Look pedals and SIDI road shoes. Before I was using my SIDI mtb shoes + xt deore (mtb) pedals. I love my SIDI shoes, they are comfy. The road shoes even more so and the platform feels like more support on your foot. They are very easy to click out of, no worries there, but they are a pain to click into as you have to fight to get them right side up. Kind of sucks off a traffic light. Guess I need to practice more.
I actually have wide feet, but I keep the front straps a bit looser and never had any issue.