On Sun, 2011-08-07 at 05:01 -0700, Michael Hechmer wrote:
> Wheel weight, or more specifically rim/tire weight matters more than
> other parts because in addition to moving forward or up a hill, the
> weight also must move upward as the rim rolls. A hundred grams, 4 oz
> off each tire, and anothe
Wheel weight, or more specifically rim/tire weight matters more than other
parts because in addition to moving forward or up a hill, the weight also
must move upward as the rim rolls. A hundred grams, 4 oz off each tire, and
another 4 off each rim and you have a total difference of one 1 lb of
On Aug 6, 2011, at 4:17 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote:
> People are way over thinking this question. Tire & rim weight are critical
> when accelerating or going uphill. If you doubt this I suggest you get a 5
> and a 10 pound weight and spend some time simply lifting the weight in an
> arms leng
I disagree wholeheartedly. Rolling "feel" differences IME are far more
noticeable than wheel or tire weight differences. I agree that weight
is relatively minor in its effect except when climbing (then you
certainly do notice it); you also notice it when accelerating but
(IME) less so -- and I move
People are way over thinking this question. Tire & rim weight are critical
when accelerating or going uphill. If you doubt this I suggest you get a 5
and a 10 pound weight and spend some time simply lifting the weight in an
arms length from your body. Rim & tire weight has a big impact on ho
Thanks for all of the advice. It's definitely the engine, in part. My
other main ride is a Litespeed Classic, which is a very different riding
experience. I will try some new tires, at some point.
Joel
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on 8/5/11 2:57 PM, Solomander at soloman...@aol.com wrote:
I have an AHH that's running 36 spoked Velocity wheels and 35 mm Panaracer
Paselas. My original priorities were bombproof and plush riding. The ride
is undeniably cushy, but there are times when I wouldn't mind it if the bike
was a bit qu
In you shoes I would consider replacing the Paselas with something
like the GB Cypres: http://www.compasscycle.com/Tires.html I hope
before too long to save up to buy a pair of the 28s -- possibly even
the 32s -- for the Herse.
IME, which has been with (1) folding 559X32 mm Paselas and (2) 35 and
On Aug 5, 2011, at 4:57 PM, Solomander wrote:
> I have an AHH that's running 36 spoked Velocity wheels and 35 mm Panaracer
> Paselas. My original priorities were bombproof and plush riding. The ride is
> undeniably cushy, but there are times when I wouldn't mind it if the bike was
> a bit qui
I have an AHH that's running 36 spoked Velocity wheels and 35 mm Panaracer
Paselas. My original priorities were bombproof and plush riding. The ride
is undeniably cushy, but there are times when I wouldn't mind it if the bike
was a bit quicker- especially on hills. I have been contemplating ru
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