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retroassassin: 1 year ago | Last edited at 1:29PM on 1/19/2012

Why do road bikes have thin tires, while mountain bikes have fat tires?

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Walt_OReagun: 1 year ago

Road bikes need to be light ... Mountain bikes need heavier frames and better traction.

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Jerjones51: 1 year ago

They make you go faster than other bikes

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BRYCEisBOSS: 1 year ago | Last edited at 1:26PM on 1/19/2012

Road bikes also have thinner tires because it creates less friction with the road.

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