Well I ordered a pair of nashbar streetwise tires to try the 700x35 size. Yes I know these are probably not going to have much longevity but they were 10.00. I have to be cheap this month (like I really need an excuse) due to Ragbrai fees and buying the boy a new bike. As for team weight I would say we are between 375 and 400 as a team, I don't have the proper security clearance to be told the stokers weight. Bike is a white RT1000, I am guessing its a 98 based on photos on bikepedia. It has 105 brifters 9speed and the brand new arai drum. I also sat the boy on the back with the seat all the way down (rigid post) and he is close to being able to ride this as a stoker. I love the look and lack of flex in the frame and hopefully the bigger "meats" will cure every bump being transmitted to my body.

Thanks,
Craig