The alps best wheels?
Moderator: robbosmans
I am off to the French alps sunday for a week and wondering what wheelset to use.
My choice is campagnolo bora ultra 50 tubular which are very light but not sure about the braking and over heating when decending,although the new brake track is very good.
My next choice is campagnolo shamal mille with outstanding braking but don't ride as nice as the bora.
Any input would be great thanks
My choice is campagnolo bora ultra 50 tubular which are very light but not sure about the braking and over heating when decending,although the new brake track is very good.
My next choice is campagnolo shamal mille with outstanding braking but don't ride as nice as the bora.
Any input would be great thanks
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Boras are really nice, but I think the Shamal Mille wheels would be the more practical of those two options - with that special brake track, you will be able to take corners a little more aggressively, which on a hilly day in the alps will add up!
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Boras are really nice, but I think the Shamal Mille wheels would be the more practical of those two options - with that special brake track, you will be able to take corners a little more aggressively, which on a hilly day in the alps will add up!
sawyer wrote:mountains?
tubs
it's where they come into their own
Yeah, I have to agree with this. I have Enve 4.5 tubs so I would say go with your Boras. Unless you really don't know how to brake you will love them.
If you're able to bring both, then you can test them both, no need to ask here...
I would always choose alloy clinchers in the mountains if it's not a race. If it's just a Holiday, there's no reason to wear expensive rims and brakepads down on long descents...
I would always choose alloy clinchers in the mountains if it's not a race. If it's just a Holiday, there's no reason to wear expensive rims and brakepads down on long descents...
Multebear wrote: there's no reason to wear expensive rims and brakepads down on long descents...
Quite correct - as long as you know how to descend
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I would bring some sealant with you, either in the tires or some you can add if needed. My friend recently traveled with his tubulars and had a major fiasco with double flatting, running out of spares and glue, and general frustration in tracking down what he needed. Bring whatever spare tires and glue you have so you aren't left hanging.
You don't want a simple thing like a couple of flats ruin a major cycling event like that.
You don't want a simple thing like a couple of flats ruin a major cycling event like that.
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