Jay_B Posted December 13, 2014 Author Posted December 13, 2014 Picked up a set of Concept wheels from Leonard (CCD) this afternoon... what an awesome looking set of wheels and a really great guy. Head off to CT tomorrow and definitely packing them in to test them out once im there... Can recommend him and his wheels to anyone, will give some more feedback once I have had a ride on them
Ringmaster Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 Check out webpage and contact Warren for prices, he has a great selection. Warren Foyn083 583 9082 www.tokencycling.comhttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vQnKPGNaHf4/VDuT5hEMB1I/AAAAAAAAEnw/HylkxuLXO0Y/s1600/business%2Bcard%2BFINAL%2Btoken.png
Jay_B Posted December 15, 2014 Author Posted December 15, 2014 Congratz!Show a pic / peek when you can Going to have a new cassette fitted today and hopefully head out tomorrow morning for a test ride along the Cape Peninsula... Will post some updated pics once they on my bike...
Cippo Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 Going to have a new cassette fitted today and hopefully head out tomorrow morning for a test ride along the Cape Peninsula... Will post some updated pics once they on my bike... Photo 2014-12-13, 5 45 05 PM (600x800).jpgSchweet!
Jay_B Posted December 16, 2014 Author Posted December 16, 2014 Turned into a few more upgrades than I intended... had to get a new set of calipers to fit the 25mm rims but man it was worth it... cant believe how the wheels transform the look of my bike.
Starvin' Marvin Posted December 16, 2014 Posted December 16, 2014 Turned into a few more upgrades than I intended... had to get a new set of calipers to fit the 25mm rims but man it was worth it... cant believe how the wheels transform the look of my bike. Photo 2014-12-15, 6 10 16 PM (600x800).jpgCongrats on the purchase. I love my Concepts from Leonard. They are bullet proof as far as I'm concerned.
'Dale Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 On a related note I read that these puppies are faaaast (I'm a Mavic loyalty member though) Fresh off the conveyer belt
Jay_B Posted December 17, 2014 Author Posted December 17, 2014 On a related note I read that these puppies are faaaast (I'm a Mavic loyalty member though) Fresh off the conveyer belt image.jpg Those do look really hot... Christmas in a few days
Jay_B Posted December 18, 2014 Author Posted December 18, 2014 Congrats And? How do they ride? Finally managed to get out this morning and see how they go and man I was in my element... they really are an awesome set of wheels, incredibly light and still nice and stiff... This is my first set of proper racing wheels so I got nothing to really compare them to but with all the research I had a good idea what to look out for when riding them and could find no faults... no problems with braking or brake fade, no flex despite how much I tried and found them really stable in the cross winds... I was really happy with how the climbed; smooth and effortless and accelerated really nicely.Cornering and descending was also really comfortable and I got confident with them really quickly... I must admit I am now a big fan of the 25mm wide rims, very different and very comfortable ride, found I was a lot more confident and stable in fast corners. All in all they do what you expect them to do and more when spending so much money on a decent set of wheels... and they look really hot on my bike too, would recommend them to any one looking for wheels
ScottCM Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Finally managed to get out this morning and see how they go and man I was in my element... they really are an awesome set of wheels, incredibly light and still nice and stiff... This is my first set of proper racing wheels so I got nothing to really compare them to but with all the research I had a good idea what to look out for when riding them and could find no faults... no problems with braking or brake fade, no flex despite how much I tried and found them really stable in the cross winds... I was really happy with how the climbed; smooth and effortless and accelerated really nicely.Cornering and descending was also really comfortable and I got confident with them really quickly... I must admit I am now a big fan of the 25mm wide rims, very different and very comfortable ride, found I was a lot more confident and stable in fast corners. All in all they do what you expect them to do and more when spending so much money on a decent set of wheels... and they look really hot on my bike too, would recommend them to any one looking for wheels So Jay after 3.5 month of use, what is your updated view of these wheels?I too am looking for a racing set to upgrade my Trek and use the Bontrager's as my training wheels.
carbon29er Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 I understand what you guys are saying and agree to an extent... BUT I can not justify spending R10000 upwards on a set of wheels that I only use on occasions.With the quality of proper hubs these days there is no need to have 2 sets of wheels. I splashed out on some Chris King hubs and laced them to a set of 50mm carbon rims I brought in with my bikes. I then mounted tubeless Schwalbe tyres. Although slightly heavier than the Easton EA90 they replaced but my riding is much more fun. The rolling resistance of the hubs/rims/tyres has just disappeared and I can cruise in the slip stream and go down hill much quicker, almost as if I'm a fat bastard. I've just gone the disc brake route and repeated the strategy, one set of great everyday wheels. So I have a spare set of 50mm carbon rims laced to Chris King hubs....
ScottCM Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 With the quality of proper hubs these days there is no need to have 2 sets of wheels. I splashed out on some Chris King hubs and laced them to a set of 50mm carbon rims I brought in with my bikes. I then mounted tubeless Schwalbe tyres. Although slightly heavier than the Easton EA90 they replaced but my riding is much more fun. The rolling resistance of the hubs/rims/tyres has just disappeared and I can cruise in the slip stream and go down hill much quicker, almost as if I'm a fat bastard. I've just gone the disc brake route and repeated the strategy, one set of great everyday wheels. So I have a spare set of 50mm carbon rims laced to Chris King hubs.... What would such a set cost us, the consumer. Non Disc type?
carbon29er Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 You could bank on paying about R9k for the Chris King hubs from your lbs, the rims are readily available at about $300 plus freight and VAT. I think you can land the rims for about R5k, add 5 spot for the build and you'll be in for R15,500 Rondt brand new. And unlikely you'll need to buy another set for years, and then replace the rims when the braking surface finally goes. Obviously you can buy components on sale and save. Drop me a PM or email if you want to explore more.
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