Originally Posted by
Jaywalk3r
You're concerned about a two percent loss of efficiency from the drivetrain, but not concerned about a much bigger loss of efficiency by from running tires at suboptimal inflation levels. Two percent is lost in the noise. It's inconsequential in the real world.
Ok, YOU can't feel 2% noise. YOU don't care about 4-5 pounds of extra weight (quoting you, not weighing an IGH). YOU don't mind the occasional maintenance. YOU don't feel irreplaceability is a drawback.
You have an opinion. it does not eliminate fact. The fact is, it's 2% less efficient and heavier, and cannot be easily replaced in remote areas. There is a large following of people on this forum that count their touring weight to within a tenth of an ounce to try and remove as much as possible, and then set records for endurance and speed.
For The "Ultimate" Touring Gruppo to be 2% less efficient and significantly heavier, well, that doesn't sound very "Ultimate" to me. Sounds like you're ignoring drawbacks to placate yourself, since you spent so much money.
