Indeed, but I figure if he's 75kg and audaxing it's probably safe enough. I certainly wouldn't want to do endurance races on my 24/20 Reynolds 46, but I didn't worry about light touring in France with a Carradice.
Yeah, I used 18h/20h? Ksyriums for a while since they came stock with my Tarmac. Never had any issues with them. As well as weight, it does depend on how observant you are, how quick you react to potholes, etc.
Indeed, but I figure if he's 75kg and audaxing it's probably safe enough. I certainly wouldn't want to do endurance races on my 24/20 Reynolds 46, but I didn't worry about light touring in France with a Carradice.