They do seem to weigh a bit more. I've never tried to quantify the speed difference or anything. For me it's a good trade-off for the extra durability.
Originally Posted by
jplee3
I've noticed that many of the Schwalbes, especially the plus, seem to weigh significantly more than other tires. Compared to my current ones they probably weigh 600-800g more per tire. With that taken into consideration, will the ride be noticeably *slower*? I just don't want to throw on a heavy set of tires and end up regretting it... then again, I suppose if it makes me work harder, that's better exercise too hahaha.
Last edited by PennyTheDog; 06-03-15 at 07:14 PM.