2nd set of wheels for city use or just change tires?

[emily_in_nc]

Thanks ny biker and Jolt!

Since we are trying to keep our possession count to a reasonable level (since we might go full-time RVing someday), I think we're going to go with the tires idea. I like the Bontrager LT1s. I'll always have the knobbies I can put back on if needed.

I just knew the TE gals would come through on this one with a solution I hadn't even considered!

Thanks again!

[Catrin]

The second set of tires does seem the most cost-effective solution right now - the second wheelset with the 10-speed cassette would be much more. You also might want to consider Conti Travel Contact, REI has them on sale right now. I have them on my Gunnar, smooth in the middle, but knobbies on the outside for gripping in corners or if you get forced off the road. These are great tires, and this is the best price I've ever seen for them. They would be fine for limestone as well.

[emily_in_nc]

Thanks Catrin! Those do look like good tires. I had already placed an order for the Bontrager TR1s by the time I saw this post, though. We actually rode to the closest Trek shop looking to buy them, but they didn't have any in stock, so I found them on another site that offers free ship-to-store here (to a different Trek store in this general area). They are normally $29.99 each but were on sale for 20% off. Whatta deal! So, I should have them sometime next week. Can't wait! I'm dying to give the Jamis a try but don't want to ride knobbies on the road as Barry would leave me in the dust (his Jamis is equipped with slicks at the moment).