The tires are thicker than a road bike but thinner than a mountain bike.
I feel that it really works well for me but just don’t expect to be fast as a road bike.
You traded off!
If what you want also is good exercise than the harder pedaling is actually appreciated despite cost of speed.
I have actually reduced my blood pressure recently by 25 points (after not riding much during the winter because of snow and ice).
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