> i don't think schwalbe is in the same league when it comes to "light" > and "fast" - i know it's "Stelvio" comes in a 25 and probably weighs > half what the kojak does, but i have no experience with it. (also, > you might check whether the kojak comes in anything smaller than a > 35mm).
Stelvio is designed for racing and probably not optimal for most riding. Kojak only comes in 35 in 700. It is not the daintiest tire in the world, but rolls exceptionally well and smooth. On Jul 14, 8:48 am, Patrick in VT <swing4...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Jul 13, 5:02 pm, Johnny Alien <johnnyal...@verizon.net> wrote: > > > As far as tires are concerned I am thinking the Kojaks, Rolly Polys or > > Pasela TG's. The Paselas are cheaper but also seem lighter. Not sure > > if that is true. Anyone try or compare those with other light fast > > tires? > > all things considered, the non-TG pasela is hard to beat. you can pay > more for something grand bois or challenge, which I personally think > roll better and are more comfortable (even the skinny challenge tires) > - but, it's starts to get a little subjective. > > i don't think schwalbe is in the same league when it comes to "light" > and "fast" - i know it's "Stelvio" comes in a 25 and probably weighs > half what the kojak does, but i have no experience with it. (also, > you might check whether the kojak comes in anything smaller than a > 35mm). > > in any event, "fast" is a pretty open-ended term - some folks consider > a tire with low rolling resistance "fast" even if it is 35mm and > weighs 450 grams. and that's cool. but another rider might find such > a tire to be a dog because it isn't as responsive as a lighter, > narrower tire when he/she accelerates or climbs. so riding style is > something to consider too. If you're not going out to set personal > bests or keep up with some fast friends, don't sweat it. All the > options you're considering sound good - just pick something reasonably > sporty and enjoy the new ride! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
