Originally Posted by badsac
I'll figure out what balloony means one day (they're so light you bike actually floats?). If you could get either of my choices for $40, would that change your view?
Balloony tyres don't have the right "grippy" feel when you're turning (yes, floaty or squishy is right). That translates into a lack of confidence, which in real terms means NO SPEED loser.