Thread: Performance 28 mm tires
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Old 06-12-13 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ritterview
I have 230 gram 25 mm Continental GP4000S tires on our tandem. But, I am seeing where 90% of pro riders in the Giro use 25 mm tires. I figure if a 140 lb. pro rider is most efficient on a 25 mm tire...
Alright.. I'm confused.
Why would a wider tire be more efficient? More weight and certainly more wind resistant. What's the Giro? I could understand maybe going to a wider tire is the roads are broken/crappy and you want more rubber on the road. Am I missing something?
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