Originally Posted by
MulliganAl
Thanks TenSpeed, and I understand the difference between CF vs steel, and the weight difference. What I was hoping for was some insight into how the tires could possibly give me a bit more speed, say by putting on 35mm or 33mm even. Since I've mostly ridden on 24mm race tires, commuter tires and all the different types are foreign to me.
Best thing to do is try some different tires. You could likely save 10-20W with a better set of tires. A much bigger factor will be the change in riding position though.