Life is better after 35

[George Schick]

35mm tires, that is.  The weather this Spring in much of the Midwest has made for difficult bicycle riding on limestone trails.  There have been numerous deep ruts, muddy puddles, and loose fine gravel from wash-outs due to heavy rains.  So I decided to switch from the regular 32mm Pasela's to this https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-components/bike-tires/hybrid-bike-tires/bontrager-connection-hybrid-tire/p/02499/ 35mm "hybrid" tire and the difference has been dramatic.  Not only has the wider tire made riding more tolerable, but the smallish knobs on the tires have made riding through sections of loose fine gravel much more manageable.  And they're relatively cheap at under $20 and relatively light weight weight as well.  Just sayin'

[kobe]

Looks pretty beefy for a 35mm tire, and the price is certainly right.