Originally Posted by
wrk101
Narrow tires are often at least 1 pound per tire lighter, plus tubes are lighter. Easiest way to cut weight on a vintage MTB is to swap out tires. And if you are using it on the road or firm trails, there is really very little reason to be riding wide knobby tires.
I forgot to include
lightweight in that "fast-rolling fat tires" -- some of the new 1.5-2.0" slicks are remarkably light as well.
