3Pio wrote:Maybe i should open a new topic but let me ask first here.
I never have been good on downhill (even when i was racing MTB), and i prefer to climb then to go fast downhill.On last riding i was waiting for other on the top for 15-20 minutes, but on downhill they waited for me 15 minutes
So in this moment im riding Shamal Ultra wheelset, Attack/Force Contiental Tires and Vittoria Latex tubes. What i'll get in term of performance (specially climbing) and what i gonna loose if i upgrade to Campagnolo Bora Ultra 35 Tubular Wheelset?
Becouse im not that good downhill (on last ride on steep downhill 20 km long, i think i overheated even Shamal's), should i be worried that i'll destroy the Bora's from overheating?
Also the only complain i have in this moment is the stifness of the handlebar/stem im using. Very flexy. Im not sure which one is that much flexy (maybe both), but im thinking to upgrade the handlebar first becouse of this. Im using Zipp Service Course SL Handlebar (42cm, 80mm reach, 125mm drop), and Fizik Cyrano R1 110mm stem. Maybe becouse of this i dont feel bike very snap and precisly on downhills (maybe i just lack skills). So do u have any suggestion for handlebar and maybe stem upgrade from this?
Maybe if i get the handlebar with shorter reach (70 or 75mm), and in that case to go with longer stem (120mm) i'll get more stability on downhill?
Thanks
For me, heavier rims going downhill beyond 60km/h with curves feel a bit more stable.
IMHO, you have a huge advantage being able to climb better. I am the opposite and have to give everything to hang in uphill, then when descending I can open a gap if there are good corners. Take the wheel of the rider you trust going down hill and hang in. It is a great way to recover and hit them hard on the next climb. If you have several meters of descent you ride often with a lot of braking and you wish to stay on carbon, consider tubulars for those rides.