Specialized Roll 3.0

[doc51248]

I bought the Specialized Roll because I needed a step through. After many years of riding, I was finding that my balance is not what it used to be. I have no problem once I am on the bike. I tried several step throughs of different sizes including Treks. I found the Specialized Roll in a small to be the most comfortable. It has very fat tires. I ride on a paved trail in a large park. It is about 10 miles. It has a few hills that I work up to each season. I am concerned that the fat tire bike might make it harder to get up the hills. I just rode the bike down the block for the first time this season and it felt comfortable. I have considered changing to hybrid tires.

[meamoantonio]

welcome to bike ride.com forums @doc51248 , the Roll 3.0 looks like a very stylish city bike , good choice! city bikes won't get 2nd looks but if I see a person riding one of these in my area I'd be sure to do a double take because it looks really nice for a city bike. Happy to see you take up riding again doc and we hope to hear more from your adventures here at bikeride forums

[Charles Thomas]

If the bike feels comfortable and gives you more confidence getting on and off, I'd stick with it for a while before changing the tires. The wider tires can make climbing feel a little slower, but they also provide extra stability, which sounds like your priority. If you still find the hills challenging after a few rides, you could experiment with a slightly higher tire pressure first before investing in hybrid tires...