About the tires: A few years ago, I used to use the Mich Pro Race in summer and kept em on in the winter. Why change, I thought? Well, I got more flats once it got wet, usually because of glass getting in. I mean, I found the little shard when I changed the tube. I went to the Fusions comps and other Kevlar belted and got way fewer flats...hardly any in fact. So I kind of inferred the belt made the difference. I assume I just can't see the glass very well when the road is wet and have resigned myself to picking up more of it.
If the Pro Race is a kevlar belt, then so much for that explanation ! But I don't think it has that in it.
I think your point (or Mr. No Brakes?) has an interesting point about the differences slowing down doesn't make. Never thought about it that way. I do slow down for reasons of reaction time, but also to be able to use the brakes on a straight. COuld I really get the same things done just by shifting, in the same stopping distance? Am I missing something?
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