He's running bigger tyres. And may be able to spin his 'easy' gear quicker than an extremely quick spinning thing.
33.3c tyres + 41x18 = 62GI.
With the popular skinny 23 running too high a pressure that everyone favoured; 59GI.
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33.3c tyres + 41x18 = 62GI.
With the popular skinny 23 running too high a pressure that everyone favoured; 59GI.