2 X 2 Posted July 9, 2008 Share So at long last i bought a my Q Rings from Wannabe. I was very sceptic but after speaking to MDK555, Wanabe and Decibach (he was vey excited about how good Q Rings are) I decided to buy them. We fitted them on the Tandem on Saterday afternoon and took the tandem to Klapperkop on Sunday. Wel the Q Rings does make a HUGE difference. We klimbed up Klapperkop at +/- 6k/h faster than without the rings. One could immediately feel the difference. The biggest improvement for me was when standing Thank you to everybody encouraging me to buy it. Any other views? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 9, 2008 Share It's all in the mind. I also got "faster" when I replaced my alu headset spacers with carbon ones. Next is carbon bottle cages. Man, I'm gonna be unstoppable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 9, 2008 Share So at long last i bought a my Q Rings from Wannabe. I was very sceptic but after speaking to MDK555' date=' Wanabe and Decibach (he was vey excited about how good Q Rings are) I decided to buy them. We fitted them on the Tandem on Saterday afternoon and took the tandem to Klapperkop on Sunday. Wel the Q Rings does make a HUGE difference. We klimbed up Klapperkop at +/- 6k/h faster than without the rings. One could immediately feel the difference. The biggest improvement for me was when standing Thank you to everybody encouraging me to buy it. Any other views?[/quote'] On half a bike I am not convinced, but I saw some TDF riders were using them .................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted July 9, 2008 Share Agree with BB. It didn't make that a big difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk555 Posted July 9, 2008 Share It's all in the mind. I also got "faster" when I replaced my alu headset spacers with carbon ones. Next is carbon bottle cages. Man' date=' I'm gonna be unstoppable. [/quote'] Sorry Mampara but my boet and I (200kg without bike) used to battle on the climbs and since going to Q we have never touched granny again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumpole Posted July 9, 2008 Share So at long last i bought a my Q Rings from Wannabe. I was very sceptic but after speaking to MDK555' date=' Wanabe and Decibach (he was vey excited about how good Q Rings are) I decided to buy them. We fitted them on the Tandem on Saterday afternoon and took the tandem to Klapperkop on Sunday. Wel the Q Rings does make a HUGE difference. We klimbed up Klapperkop at +/- 6k/h faster than without the rings. One could immediately feel the difference. The biggest improvement for me was when standing Thank you to everybody encouraging me to buy it. Any other views?[/quote'] 6km/h increase in speed - they should be banned!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted July 9, 2008 Share There is a proper study being done down at Rhodes University over the next few months. Q-Rings will be tested by a number of cyclists and the bikes will be equipped with power meters - results will be very interesting to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk555 Posted July 9, 2008 Share There is a proper study being done down at Rhodes University over the next few months. Q-Rings will be tested by a number of cyclists and the bikes will be equipped with power meters - results will be very interesting to see. I just hope that they will test tandem with and without them especially on the hills as that is when the full effect of them kicks in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted July 9, 2008 Share There is a proper study being done down at Rhodes University over the next few months. Q-Rings will be tested by a number of cyclists and the bikes will be equipped with power meters - results will be very interesting to see. I just hope that they will test tandem with and without them especially on the hills as that is when the full effect of them kicks in. No plans to test on a tandem, powertap hub is not designed to go on a tandem. Not a major problem though, valid conclusions can be drawn from half-bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceChick Posted July 9, 2008 Share Well it looks like the Q rings work. I think I will definantly get our tandem fitted with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted July 9, 2008 Share Well it looks like the Q rings work. I think I will definantly get our tandem fitted with one. I think you'll need two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceChick Posted July 9, 2008 Share Well it looks like the Q rings work. I think I will definantly get our tandem fitted with one.I think you'll need two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 X 2 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Well it looks like the Q rings work. I think I will definantly get our tandem fitted with one.I think you'll need two RaceChick, just do it, you won't regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk555 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Well it looks like the Q rings work. I think I will definantly get our tandem fitted with one.I think you'll need two RaceChick, just do it, you won't regret it I agree 100% as i yet to find to someone who is unhappy with them on a tandem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted July 14, 2008 Share I saw on Cyclingnews.com that Sastre has special permission to ride with Q-rings! If he wins we'll know they work and if he doesn't.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted July 14, 2008 Share I saw on Cyclingnews.com that Sastre has special permission to ride with Q-rings! If he wins we'll know they work and if he doesn't.... We'll all know he's the only clean rider at the tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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