Another USP of this entry-level bicycle is its wide range of gears, which makes it suitable for all levels of riders and diverse riding conditions. Add to this the flexibility of riding at 24 different speeds and you have the inspiration you need to attack and conquer surfaces as varied as flats, inclines, and downhills. The Forcella strikes a fine balance between strength and light weight with its premium 6061 aluminum frame and an HCT carbon fork. The frame is sturdy enough to offer you years of riding fun, and the carbon fork does a great job of dampening road vibrations in all conditions, without adding considerable weight to the bike. Something like a decently priced maxxis dominator 700x28c will do. Craigslist or BicycleTrader are great for parts, or buying a better bike to begin with. I just found a Jamis with that set on Craigslist for the same price. So you'll do what I did and buy a set of used decent wheels off kijiji / craigslist for ~80$. Also, while the bike’s Performance-level ALUXX Aluminum technology is meant to cater to a range of riding styles, it is worth bearing in mind that it is the entry level of this technology and the components are also entry-level. Then again, that’s expected considering the rider profile that this bike caters to. And even though it’s a moderately priced offering aimed at new to intermediate riders, it manages to bundle in several of Giant’s technologies and systems that are known to ensure smoother, faster, safer, and comfortable rides for the user. I would highly recommend this bike to first time riders who are graduating to a larger, faster road bike. In a road bicycle race, the peloton (from French, originally meaning 'platoon') is the main group or pack of riders. Riders in a group save energy by riding close to other riders. The reduction in drag is dramatic; riding in the middle of a well-developed group, drag can be reduced to as little as 5%–10%. Exploitation of this potential energy saving leads to complex cooperative and competitive interactions between riders and teams in race tactics.