Furbz Posted June 6, 2017 Share Thoughts on these?Lighter than most. Great aero profile.Super bearings. Anyone riding them? - can you comment? Very little in the way of actual reviews about these. But on paper they look good. Campag Boras look lovely. But maybe dated profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankie99 Posted June 6, 2017 Share You cant compare these to Bora's I would rather buy a set of Zipp 404 from CWC on sale currently for R28k http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/zipp-404-wheelset-firecrest-2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted June 6, 2017 Share You cant compare these to Bora's I would rather buy a set of Zipp 404 from CWC on sale currently for R28k http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/zipp-404-wheelset-firecrest-2017 why?they both run on Ceramic Bearings.the Rovals are much lighter and wider (new tech, reportedly faster)also have one of the biggest names in cycling behind them? - specialized have put alot of wind tunnel testing into these The white paper available claims the are faster than the new Zipp 454 NSW?NB the paper is by Roval. so take that with a pinch of salt... Great price on the Zipp 404's, but again maybe older tech. heavy. and relatively the same price as the Rovals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Vegmot Posted June 6, 2017 Share why?they both run on Ceramic Bearings.the Rovals are much lighter and wider (new tech, reportedly faster)also have one of the biggest names in cycling behind them? - specialized have put alot of wind tunnel testing into these The white paper available claims the are faster than the new Zipp 454 NSW?NB the paper is by Roval. so take that with a pinch of salt... Great price on the Zipp 404's, but again maybe older tech. heavy. and relatively the same price as the Rovals.Because it's Campy. That's like saying the Colnago is dated; but lemme have the axis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Vegmot Posted June 6, 2017 Share Nah; you've got a great aproach to the wheel buying-valid points... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted June 6, 2017 Share You cant compare these to Bora's I would rather buy a set of Zipp 404 from CWC on sale currently for R28k http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/zipp-404-wheelset-firecrest-2017The Roval 50's are brand new and have the latest tech, everything I have read about them pegs them as amazing wheels. Sure campy is great but automatically calling them better when you know nothing about the Rovals is just plain ignorant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted June 6, 2017 Share Thoughts on these?Lighter than most.Great aero profile.Super bearings. Anyone riding them? - can you comment? Very little in the way of actual reviews about these. But on paper they look good. Campag Boras look lovely. But maybe dated profile?Those Rovals look amazing, Spez marketing blurbs etc aside, I think they are going to be easily as good as the top offerings from the usual top names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted June 6, 2017 Share Carbon wheels... pothole... cry.... works the same for Rovals, zipps, lightweight, Boras and and... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26er Posted June 6, 2017 Share I have the CLX 60 and they are amazing..Very stiff and responsive..They also look amazingI have been thinking of selling them though due to the condition of our roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted June 6, 2017 Share Carbon wheels... pothole... cry.... works the same for Rovals, zipps, lightweight, Boras and and...Carbon or Alu. Hit a pothole both can go pop. Have seen it happen to both on racesGranted when the carbon fails it's more spectacular. I've been riding carbon wheels as my everyday wheels for years now. Have not had a issue with this. I figure if I'm spending that much on wheels I'm certainly going to enjoy riding them every day. The whole only use them at races makes no sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 6, 2017 Share Life's too short to roll k*k hoops ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 6, 2017 Share Bora has updated their hoops in the last yearOr I think brought in a new rim depth Saw something on bikeradar ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted June 6, 2017 Share ...The whole only use them at races makes no sense to me.Also guilty on many sets of wheels. One nice set is the way to go actually. Ride the best you can. Every day. Life is short. Just get insurance for potholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankie99 Posted June 6, 2017 Share why?they both run on Ceramic Bearings.the Rovals are much lighter and wider (new tech, reportedly faster)also have one of the biggest names in cycling behind them? - specialized have put alot of wind tunnel testing into these The white paper available claims the are faster than the new Zipp 454 NSW?NB the paper is by Roval. so take that with a pinch of salt... Great price on the Zipp 404's, but again maybe older tech. heavy. and relatively the same price as the Rovals.Dont believe everything you read on the interwebs but actually try and test various wheels if possible. I was in the lucky situation recently of testing the Roval CLX40 wheels fitted on a S works Tarmac test bike. The wheels was actually the disappointing part of my 2 week test. The wheels felt dead and no feedback but they rolled decent when at high speeds. Overpriced though to be honest with better wheels at the same price point. I went for the 2017 Bora One 50 clinchers instead but the Zipp 404s was a very close 2nd choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankie99 Posted June 6, 2017 Share The Roval 50's are brand new and have the latest tech, everything I have read about them pegs them as amazing wheels. Sure campy is great but automatically calling them better when you know nothing about the Rovals is just plain ignorant.Campy Bora's latest offering is 24mm wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted June 7, 2017 Share Carbon or Alu. Hit a pothole both can go pop. Have seen it happen to both on racesGranted when the carbon fails it's more spectacular. I've been riding carbon wheels as my everyday wheels for years now. Have not had a issue with this. I figure if I'm spending that much on wheels I'm certainly going to enjoy riding them every day. The whole only use them at races makes no sense to me.Don't get me wrong- I am a carbon wheels fan.. you are right - only using them on race days is crazy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.