MichH Posted March 17, 2006 Posted March 17, 2006 Hahahahahaha! I can picture the scene! Even if you wear a stocking over your head, they'll ID you by your Actionphoto number on your helmet!!!smileys/smiley36.gif
BikeMax Posted March 17, 2006 Posted March 17, 2006 <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />But like the guys say' date=' spending thousands of rands on a weight saving of 400-600grams are silly except if you have spare cash laying around or having a mid life crises, this is in no way shape or form directed at Cruxie[img']smileys/smiley2.gif[/img] I wish my almost sponsor would buy me some pretty bling bling wheels?.that's the only way I'll ever have somesmileys/smiley19.gif Win SA champs like Robby did and I might just consider it..smileys/smiley2.gif
CVANC Posted March 17, 2006 Posted March 17, 2006 I just made my bike heavier with 500 grams just in the rear wheel and it cost me a pretty bundle. Not very impressed with myself now. smileys/smiley19.gif
Jakes Posted March 18, 2006 Posted March 18, 2006 An interesting remark accredited to Tom Ritchey:"About wheels: Strong, light,cheap:-choose two..."
BikeMax Posted March 18, 2006 Posted March 18, 2006 I just made my bike heavier with 500 grams just in the rear wheel and it cost me a pretty bundle. Not very impressed with myself now. smileys/smiley19.gif Not sure about that - the SL hub is only around 40gms heavier than a DA rear hub.
CVANC Posted March 18, 2006 Posted March 18, 2006 I just made my bike heavier with 500 grams just in the rear wheel and it cost me a pretty bundle. Not very impressed with myself now. smileys/smiley19.gif Not sure about that - the SL hub is only around 40gms heavier than a DA rear hub. Maybe one day I will own DA parts.Rolf Prime Elan (24spk) - 900gramsPT SL / RR1.1 (28spk) - 1400grams
WorcesterWheelers Posted March 19, 2006 Posted March 19, 2006 IMHO....If your ever in the fortunate position to start upgrading your bike, this should be the very first place you should look to upgrade.A great set of wheels will reduce your rolling resistance by quite a lot.N.B. Please note, its pointless to buy yourself a decent set of racing wheels, and then skimp on the tyres and tubes. So when you get the wheels, splash out and buy a decent set of foldable racing tyres to go along with them. Trust me, that too makes a huge difference.
linnega Posted March 19, 2006 Posted March 19, 2006 An interesting remark accredited to Tom Ritchey:"About wheels: Strong' date=' light,cheap:-choose two..." [/quote'] Actually, Keith Bontrager. Sorry - just the pedant in me.WW - agree full with the comment about tyres. In fact, buy good tyres now. They are probably the most important part of the bike aside from a saddle that fits your butt.
Mickey Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 No one has mentioned Campag Bora's... I drooll when I see a set of these. A nice Cervelo with a set of Bora's hmmm... Yep If only the money was lying around. smileys/smiley5.gif
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