In addition to the aerodynamic advantages of skinny tires, tubulars, etc. in this discussion, I've always understood that *weight* out at the rim was a big factor as well. IOW, the lighter the rim, tire, etc. the easier it is to maintain a high momentum (cadence), hence the use of these components by the pro's.
On Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 12:18:47 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Everyone looks like they are riding skinny, high pressure tires and > jouncing heavily on the cobbles in the women’s race this morning. I’m > surprised no one has paid attention to Jan. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > www.OurHolyConception.org <http://www.ourholyconception.org> > www.MindYourHeadCoop.org <http://www.mindyourheadcoop.org> > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
