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AC Carbons... opinions?
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:09 am
by Rich_W
Thinking about some AC carbons 38mm standard build 18/24
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:41 am
by Rich_W
well, anyway... I'm super happy with my CR420s... so I'd thought I's give the carbons a whirl.
Now to find some proper cork brake blocks for my 05 record calipers.
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:41 am
by Weenie
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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:46 am
by campyman099
You should use the Zipp pads, they work great and last longer than cork does. I've been using mine for 2 months now and still have losts of pad left.
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:46 pm
by kAb
Rich I've just purchased a set of those. I got the sapim spoke upgrade and the wheels weighed in at 1025g. I have silver spokes and hubs and it looks nicer than the black (especially on that limited of yours). Havn't weighed the decals I took off of them but hopefully they'll be closer to an even 1000g w/o the decals. Havn't had a chance to ride them yet, I will thursday and give some feedback.
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:54 am
by Rich_W
KaB, I took the plung, ordered a set of the 38mm Carbons today, but I went with the black spokes, standard build, Ti binders.
I couldn't justify the extra 100 clams for the sapims (I have them on my CR420s) since Simon @ A/C told me they only will save about 30g.
I have a set of Corsa CX Evo for the rear, and a CX T.T. for the front.
And Tufo rim tape...
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:32 am
by brianwchan
If you don't mind me asking, what was the damage to your wallet?
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:11 pm
by Rich_W
Can't disclose at this juncture... It was an employee deal. Especially when they carefully monitor this forum.
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:11 pm
by Weenie
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Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:56 pm
by big fellow
Rich_W wrote:Can't disclose at this juncture... It was an employee deal. Especially when they carefully monitor this forum.
do they? interesting that they don't take part like 0G, LW and a couple of other manufacturers....