Millenstein Clincher Schwarz vs Bora Ultra 50 Clincher

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by TonyM

@ Tqubed:
I bought these at my LBS. And then contracted the wheel replacement guarantee @LW directly.

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@ Calnago
Sure, to each his own.
I did not comment on LW hubs. IME their hubs are very good but I can accept Campagnolo hubs are even better.
I disagree that LWs "Being "iconic" or "a work of art" is subjective". It's like saying that it is subjective whether Porsche 911 is an iconic modern car. It is not subjective at all.

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Like you say, to each his own.
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morrisond wrote:
MiloAS wrote:Why are cartridge bearings a negative?


There is a belief that the Campy and Shimano bearing systems while old school actually roll better and more durable - especially over time.


I'm on Shimano Dura Ace. This is my experience.
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by Tqubed

What tire widths should you run with LWs? I like 25mm on my current carbon clinchers but with the narrow LW rim, it looks like you should run 23mm.


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by KCookie

I run 25mm Conti GP4000s no problem at all on mine.

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by bruno2000

I run vittoria cx 23mm.

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by kgt

Just ignore the 'narrow rim-narrow tyre' guideline. 23 may look a better match but 25 is a better ride.

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by KCookie

Defiantly agree with kgt, 25s are the way to go for ride quality.

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by sawyer

The "iconic" thing about LWs is overdone

They were well ahead of their time for sure

But in a few years others caught up, or at least produced something at a similar weight that was cheaper, more aero, more serviceable etc.

The period of LWs being the pro peloton's choice paid for from their own pocket etc etc was brief and carbon wheel tech was very much embryonic then, with LW out in front

Boras have FWIW actually won far far more top level pro races than LWs.

Far more.
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by kgt

sawyer wrote:They were well ahead of their time for sure
But in a few years others caught up

After 20 years, yes, other caught up in certain - not all - aspects. LW's stiffness to weight and looks (yes LW still make every bike look better) are miles ahead.

sawyer wrote:The period of LWs being the pro peloton's choice paid for from their own pocket etc etc was brief

Contador, yesterday...
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I picked up a pair of the campy bora ultra 50 clinchers and I have to say I think I've died and gone to heaven.

The wheelset is smooth and sure footed, braking is phenomenal for a carbon surface, and like calnago mentioned above, it completes the look of a campy equipped bike.

Get the boras, you won't regret it

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by munkyeongmee

Lightweight Meilenstein is better than campy but Extreamly expensive
Consider your bubget bora ultra is best choice of you


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by Delorre

BlackMadone wrote:Turn up you speakers...
https://youtu.be/bU0UTAzlYb4

https://youtu.be/UkapcreULZE


That LW looks so unbalanced :shock: Or is it the tube causing that? And hubs have more drag compared to the Bora.

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