A big difference?

I have been fettling around with my Charge (http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40052&t=12910825&p=18216799#p18216799) and did my first commute in this morning with the new tyres etc. I noticed that compared to the bog standard tyres it came with (conti contacts with a lot of tread) that the duranos seemed to stick me to the road more. I had similar speeds but in lower gears and the cornering seemed much better. Is that really because of the change in tyres? If so the change in feeling of the bike was pretty dramatic! (And yes, I am a noob at all of this!)
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Thanks. The Duranos felt different too when I was installing them. Mind you the two tyres are completely different I guess!
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Not knowing the exact tyres you have gone from, yes the tyres can make this much difference.
I suspect the Durano's are narrower and lighter than the previous tyre and the change is noticable.
Also, the tread you had on the previous tyres moves slightly when under load (when cornering) thus giving a feeling of not being as stuck to the road. With no tread on the Durano's you will feel this stability
Thanks, they were bog standard conti contacts. I suspect they were lighter than the Durano pluses but not as well made. I am amazed the difference in gearing needed to maintain speed, although that may have been difficult to judge with the wind this morning.
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Chances are you are getting more grip from the "slick" tyre as more of the tyre is in contact with the road. Even in the wet.
I suspect the what you experiences this morning is a factor, of tyre weight, better rubber, no tread, and most likely correct inflation. The last one really being key to most things tyre related.....
Chris
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Thanks. The tyres were well inflated, up to 7 bar (mid way between the 6-8 recommended).
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On a clear Tarmac surface ;-)
Obviously as soon as the surface is less than stable (snow, gravel, mud) tread performs a task - though tread in these cases is better described as knobbles ;-) Mud on a slick tyre is a frustrating nightmare
Hopefully the roads I cycle on won't turn to mud any point soon!
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