Question to CarbonSports concerning # of spokes
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Hello. I remembered that earlier this year you said that 'there was more to the fewer spokes than the eye can see.' Can you give us ore details, and are less spokes a la 12/16 for Zabel advantageous over 20/20?
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I really didn't "get it" but why don't you mail/PM to him?
Less spokes weight less and are more aerodynamic. I'm very happy that they changed my order from 20 to 16 spokes front. Now I think that 12 may be enought if I order next ones. They are so solid. And less pokes looks even more exotic.
I't 185cm tall and weight 85kg. Not a climber....TT's are more fun.
Less spokes weight less and are more aerodynamic. I'm very happy that they changed my order from 20 to 16 spokes front. Now I think that 12 may be enought if I order next ones. They are so solid. And less pokes looks even more exotic.
I't 185cm tall and weight 85kg. Not a climber....TT's are more fun.
Samu @ www.signature.fi
To add to the questions-
What are the Obermayer wheels that you hinted about a couple of months ago and you said you couldn't tell us more till Eurobike?
Well Eurobike is over - tell us more
I don't want to order and miss out on a newer model
What are the Obermayer wheels that you hinted about a couple of months ago and you said you couldn't tell us more till Eurobike?
Well Eurobike is over - tell us more
I don't want to order and miss out on a newer model
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Cyco wrote:To add to the questions-
What are the Obermayer wheels that you hinted about a couple of months ago and you said you couldn't tell us more till Eurobike?
Well Eurobike is over - tell us more
I don't want to order and miss out on a newer model
The new LW "Obermayer" are online in German already. Translation is in process.
Basically they are "L´Alpe d´Huez" Wheels with heat protection in the rim and 12 spokes front.
Main Features are:
- extralite carbon layer setup with same stiffness data as standard sets
- Tune Mag 160 hub with ceramic balls and carbon axle rear
- LW low friction bearings front
- some little secrets in construction
- no limitation in normal use incl. road races
Claimed weight max. 1.050 grams / set. All 5 sets produced so far came out between 986 and 998 grams.
Frontwheels were all between 442 and 451 grams, rearwheels between 544 and 547 grams
2 GS1 Elite riders will most probably use them in Verona.
What we are most proud of is not the weight. The stiffness and usability is more important to us.
Sounds good
I only couldn't find the price at carbonsports.de
I only couldn't find the price at carbonsports.de
Well it should be around 3500€.Ceramic bearings are so expensive..
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Adrien wrote:Well it should be around 3500€.Ceramic bearings are so expensive..
Look at http://www.starbike.com
Thank for the quick responce CS, looks like I'm going to add another pair of wheels to my garage
It this is correct they wont be here till the new year
Arrien wrote:Well it should be around 3500€.Ceramic bearings are so expensive..
It this is correct they wont be here till the new year
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AMclassic-fan wrote:Adrien wrote:Well it should be around 3500€.Ceramic bearings are so expensive..
Look at http://www.starbike.com
Rear wheel: 3.190,00 €
Front wheel: no obermeyer listed.
@ carbonsports. is 3190.00 euro for the set or just the rear wheel?
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