05-25-2017, 09:08 PM
(05-25-2017, 03:33 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: I disagree. For a strictly recreational trail, in a forested area, which provides no through destinations, I can maybe buy it, but in an urban environment, one with snow, rain, and high traffic, definitely not. It's also pretty much necessitates you not ride a road bike. Even my skinny tyred hybrid is pretty unpleasant on gravel trails. As for walking, I get stones in my shoes all the time. It can even pose a safety hazard, gravel being rather more slippery. Worse, gravel migrates onto other surfaces and poses a slipping hazard there too.
I guess I was hardened by walking and riding my bike on hazardous unpaved roads, paths and trails when growing up, as I now have zero issues walking or riding on unpaved surfaces (although I wouldn't ride a bike with 20mm racing tires there).
Anyway, I am NOT suggesting we do this. I am simply saying that on a personal level I would be very happy with unpaved trails.