Old 07-19-16 | 07:50 PM
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Bikes: 1990 Romic Reynolds 531 custom build, Merlin Works CR Ti custom build, super light Workswell 066 custom build

Originally Posted by Steelerfan14
The guy at the bike shop recommended I go tubeless as well if I do the wheel upgrade. The tires he showed me were $99 a piece. So it brings the retail price of wheels and tires to right at $1200.

Regarding the comment a few above about just upgrading the tires..… I'm a rookie to this but I wasn't aware that simply changing tires would greatly help to reduce rolling resistance. I have the stock 23 tires that came on the bike. Can you recommend a tire that will reduce resistance??
Most rolling resistance is due to the tires. From the wheels only hub bearings contribute to rolling resistance. And that is relatively small.
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