Cal Naughton Jr. Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 http://www.visiontechusa.com/products/road/metron-40-clincher/ Hands-down the best wheels I've ever ridden. I've ridden these everywhere: SA races, hardcore European races, Belgian kermiskoers, on cobbles, on gravel, on smooth roads, in gale winds, in wet conditions, in blistering heat, up mountain passes (the big French ones), down them too.Now, not trying to brag about where I've ridden my bike, but I want to point out that these wheels are amazing. They roll like Zipps and are as bulletproof as a wheelset can come (it's even used for Cyclocross). I will quite personally get a trophy crafted for you if you manage to damage them. I once broke a spoke in a crash during a training and had to do another 100km to complete the ride. Held up without an issue whatsoever!Pretty light at 1500g, but not the lightest. I am currently running mine as tubeless (Vittoria Corsa tubeless-ready @205g per tyre). This easily knocks off 200g for inner tubes and are virtually puncture proof (been running the same setup on training wheels for 6 months without a puncture). I wouldn't run any wheel as tubeless, but these are tubeless compatible, so it makes up for the extra weight. I can't rave about tubeless enough:- Virtually puncture proof- No pinch-flats- Significant weight-saving- Rolls faster than tubbies and clinchers!AND! They are usually about R25k locally.I'm heading off to Europe soon, so if you're not in a rush, I could hypothetically pick up a set for you and hypothetically bring it back. Just send me a PM!
Veebee Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 German quality, up there with the best.Anyone have the new Mavic'sGoing onto the waiting list to try them out. Riding Token C50's so should be able to provide a good comparison. May only be after Letape. Don't wanna mess around with anything now.
BeegMig Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 I don't know for sure if they make clinchers. But saw a set of smolcke wheels. they look real slick.
Spark Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 On a C60. Definitely Campaq Bora Ultra. I've had the 50mm tubs and now on the 35 mm clinchers. They really are the best clinchers out there. PointWho is the agent for Colnago in SA? Where did you buy your C 60. Awesome bike. Enjoy it
Patchelicious Posted March 18, 2017 Author Posted March 18, 2017 On a C60. Definitely Campaq Bora Ultra. I've had the 50mm tubs and now on the 35 mm clinchers. They really are the best clinchers out there. PointWho is the agent for Colnago in SA? Where did you buy your C 60. Awesome bike. Enjoy itThanks, it's my second. The agent for Colnago in SA is Alpine Sports, run by Mark Nel, great guys. They have a little showroom and coffee shop in Stellenbosch. http://instagram.com/colnago_south_africa https://alpine-sports.myshopify.com http://instagram.com/cafe.pave https://mobile.twitter.com/alpinesportssa?lang=en https://m.facebook.com/AlpinesportsSA/ http://www.cafepavestellenbosch.com https://m.facebook.com/pg/cafepavestellenbosch1/about/ Try their burgers....
TheCannibal Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 http://www.visiontechusa.com/products/road/metron-40-clincher/ Hands-down the best wheels I've ever ridden. I've ridden these everywhere: SA races, hardcore European races, Belgian kermiskoers, on cobbles, on gravel, on smooth roads, in gale winds, in wet conditions, in blistering heat, up mountain passes (the big French ones), down them too.Now, not trying to brag about where I've ridden my bike, but I want to point out that these wheels are amazing. They roll like Zipps and are as bulletproof as a wheelset can come (it's even used for Cyclocross). I will quite personally get a trophy crafted for you if you manage to damage them. I once broke a spoke in a crash during a training and had to do another 100km to complete the ride. Held up without an issue whatsoever!Pretty light at 1500g, but not the lightest. I am currently running mine as tubeless (Vittoria Corsa tubeless-ready @205g per tyre). This easily knocks off 200g for inner tubes and are virtually puncture proof (been running the same setup on training wheels for 6 months without a puncture). I wouldn't run any wheel as tubeless, but these are tubeless compatible, so it makes up for the extra weight. I can't rave about tubeless enough:- Virtually puncture proof- No pinch-flats- Significant weight-saving- Rolls faster than tubbies and clinchers!AND! They are usually about R25k locally.I'm heading off to Europe soon, so if you're not in a rush, I could hypothetically pick up a set for you and hypothetically bring it back. Just send me a PM!Are these tubeless? Don't se. It mentioned on the website
Cal Naughton Jr. Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 On a C60. Definitely Campaq Bora Ultra. I've had the 50mm tubs and now on the 35 mm clinchers. They really are the best clinchers out there. PointWho is the agent for Colnago in SA? Where did you buy your C 60. Awesome bike. Enjoy itGreat idea, but please don't run Campag Bora if you don't have a Campag groupset!
Cal Naughton Jr. Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 Are these tubeless? Don't se. It mentioned on the websiteThey are tubeless compatible:http://www.visiontechusa.com/go-tubeless/
ZakAttak Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 Good choice Patches... you can't go wrong with that!
Patchelicious Posted March 18, 2017 Author Posted March 18, 2017 Great idea, but please don't run Campag Bora if you don't have a Campag groupset!Super Record 11
Rocket-Boy Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 Boras, just not sure if I want 35 or 50s. Heart says 50s kop says 35s50s are sexy as heck, the 35s are a bit meh looking but good for when its windy.
Patchelicious Posted March 23, 2017 Author Posted March 23, 2017 Build done..... What you think? https://instagram.com/p/BR-8HPdhPto/
Cippo Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Build done..... What you think? https://instagram.com/p/BR-8HPdhPto/Stunningly perfect. What gold chain are you running? I have been using the KMC SL with my SR and am more than happy as an alternative to Record chain.
Cippo Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 NUFF SED!!! Would love to hear what guys running V1-R have to say about the Colnago direct mount brakes. From pics it actually looks like a Campy skeleton brakeset.
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