Originally Posted by rippo
oh thanks prestonjb, but i'd already put the new tires on when i saw your post (i didn't waste any time!). i'll keep that in mind for next time.
and i've gone from 340 g per tire for the stock tires to 270 g for the new ones. a savings of 140 g total! and because it's rotational weight, that's like, what, 10 kg off the bike?
thanks all.
and the bright orange sidewalls don't look that bad. i was worried i'd upset the delicate color balance with these....(not)
Your ride will be much easier now.140g doesnt sound like much but isnt that almost a quartere pound?