mmmmm CK again… mmmmm that sounds yummy. I can go 10 speed on thos?
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I agree - the R550's that come stock on his bike will be more than strong enough; however, I'm just passing along some advice from things I've learned the hard way in terms of wheel choice. Ross said he was looking to upgrade - I'm only giving advice on what to do in terms of wheels if that's where he's looking to spend cash.
Hand built wheels are the more economical choice - plain and simple. For instance, $800 got me a set of CK's laced to OP CD's w/ Revolution 14/17's and Salsa Ti skewers, including build. At just a hair over 1400 grams they're lighter than Ksyrium SL's and upwards of $400 cheaper. You do the math. At 32 spokes per wheel if I do break a spoke 50km's out I can still limp home without destroying my rims.
I'm just trying to prevent Ross, who seems to be someone who buys the best at any cost, from wasting more money on hype. Sorry you didn't get the same advice early enough - you should really try a set of nice handbuilts some time.
1400grams.. I'd have to see it to believe it. I have Open Pro's on Dura Ace hubs as my winter wheel set. They aren't as light as my Bontrager X lites, by my educated, but rarely calibrated, hand weight scale.
"X is for x-ray. If you've been bikin' and you haven't had an x-ray, you ain't goin' hard enough." - Bob Roll
mmmmm CK again… mmmmm that sounds yummy. I can go 10 speed on thos?
Yup - or 9 or 8….which is something NONE of the other companies can do. CK all the way.
"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid."
~Epictetus
Nice bike Ross!
Welcome to the otherside of biking
"X is for x-ray. If you've been bikin' and you haven't had an x-ray, you ain't goin' hard enough." - Bob Roll
1400grams.. I'd have to see it to believe it. I have Open Pro's on Dura Ace hubs as my winter wheel set. They aren't as light as my Bontrager X lites, by my educated, but rarely calibrated, hand weight scale.
Ferry leaves every hour during the summer…
"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid."
~Epictetus
Dont worry I wont be posting alot of the roadbike. I repeat I am ashamed
mmmm….lycra
"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid."
~Epictetus
Nice work Ross. Road riding rules. We should have an NSMB Road Ride. but only wearing MTB clothing.. Lemmie know when you get your bike we should go for a ride.
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Nice work Ross. Road riding rules. We should have an NSMB Road Ride. but only wearing MTB clothing.. Lemmie know when you get your bike we should go for a ride.
Oh sure, Ross buy's a Road bike and all the weight weenies come out of the wood work.
Ross be proud of your new bike! Now you will be a more complete rider. The extra fitness will make top to bottom runs at whistler alot easier.
"X is for x-ray. If you've been bikin' and you haven't had an x-ray, you ain't goin' hard enough." - Bob Roll
you want a long distance ride. You should come do the Triple Crown. It's a man/boy separator..
Is there a Vancouver in Taiwan?! I had no idea!!
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