I received a new set of 2014 23mm x38mm clinchers. Compared to the 2013 version they are slightly different. They are not as v shape as early branded wheels out there. I really think that they are close to the shape of the 2014 version that is noted to be U shape. They are not torridal at all, which I was hoping for. The set is actually deeper than the 2013 version at closer to 39.5mm deep unlike the earlier version right at 38mm. I had them built the same way as my earlier version Sapin cxray with the CB hubs. The weight came in at 1240 for the set, slightly lower than my 2013 set. They are wider which I was looking for with them right at the 23mm.
I now have 250 miles on them with last weekend a 75 mile hilly ride with a 18% grade, the only thing that I notice they need to hit my local wheel builder ( like the 2013 version) and have the spoke tension cranked up to where they should be. No difference in ride from the earlier version, all great there. On the way out I hammered the brakes down the 18% grade and found that as advertised the tracks stayed cool with the new black pads, and high temp surface. The only odd thing is the track stays rough unlike the Basalt surface and does make a sound like a singing bird at first when cool, it goes away once there is a little heat, not squealing or a bad sound. My group sends me down the hills first to scare away ground squirrels, and deer.
Some may ask why a new set this year, my wife wanted a set so the plan was to give her the experienced 2013 set
Let's finish the ride with a 20% grade.
2011 Scott Addict R1 DA 7900 Matt black
2012 Scott CR1 Pro Ultegra 6700
2015 Specialized SWorks Tarmac Da 9000
2016 Specialized SWorks Tarmac DA 9100
