Originally Posted by
Peterpan1
I think there is a really good chance that 100 grams on each wheel is as significant as 10 pounds in the bags. Wheel weight is the biggest performance factor in your bike. That said wheel durability still can't be compromised.
I think you are absolutely correct. I don't know if 100g equates to 10 lbs but a heavier wheel is noticeable whether your bike is loaded or unloaded. If you can reduce wheel weight without compromising durability or piece of mind then you should do it. Just to emphasize the point, I recently purchased some marathon extremes which are 200 plus grams lighter than the XRs. What a difference. All things being equal on the bike, there is no way you couldn't this weight savings.
For what it's worth, I was told by velocity and rivbike not to use the snyergy's for loaded touring. I have heard a lot of mixed reviews on the dyad's. I toured on the aeroheats which are a 26's version of the dyad. They stayed true for a couple of years but the sidewalls wore down incredibly fast and I am fairly obsessive about keeping my pads and rims clean.
+1 for 719s.