What is considered the top of rim brake wheelsets now?

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I went for the latest 303.
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bobones wrote:
Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:49 pm
wheelsONfire wrote:
Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:25 pm
I went for the latest 303.
Sweet, and a perfect match for your SRAM group. That stem though :)
The Easton stem everybody hate :lol:
Well, there are very few 10 degree stems that are lighter.
I have Thomson X2 also, but it doesn't support the front bike computer mount sadly.
As far as i know, there is non made for Thomson X2?
I also really dislike the Darimo X4 stem front plate mount (it's a -12 stem, but the stack is so high, so it's basicallt same angle as Thomson X2).
So what is left? Enve Aero stem weights 170g in 120mm (Though this is -12 or -17 or -7). Zipps -12 version is also very heavy.

Why did i buy the 303 FC. Well, it's as far as i see, the latest tech you can get for rim brakes and suited to the tire sizes i will use.
I don't look for tractor sized rims for a rim brake bike. Also, the NSW 404 cost way more, otherwise i had probably gone for them.
Weight is 897 g rear and 703 g front with rim tape. I remember when i emailed zipp, the weight of the rims was pretty good for a tubeless rim.
I think the hubs are on "the heavy side" compared to some esoteric hubs.
The finish looks really good. I haven't been cycling on them as i just received them.
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Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


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wheelsONfire wrote:
Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:26 pm

The Easton stem everybody hate :lol:
Well, there are very few 10 degree stems that are lighter.
Pro Vibe Aero stem with Aliexpress Garmin front mount?
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mrlobber wrote:
Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:06 pm
wheelsONfire wrote:
Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:26 pm

The Easton stem everybody hate :lol:
Well, there are very few 10 degree stems that are lighter.
Pro Vibe Aero stem with Aliexpress Garmin front mount?
That's not very light as far as what i know (alu version) 135g at 80mm
Pro vibe carbon is a -8 stem and 136g for 110mm
Ritchey Chicane is same weight for a 110mm and it's -10.
Eastons is 141g at 120mm. But sure, it's ugly :lol:
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MaxPower wrote:
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:52 am
Never had wto's. Considered it for a while, but I'm like 85 kg and a bit wearry of the g3 pattern with that weight.
I'm 95-100kg (varies over the year) & have been riding G3 wheels (Zonda & Shamal) since 2015. Still smooth running and absolutely true.
Really excellent wheels.

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kevinw wrote:
Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:43 am
MaxPower wrote:
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:52 am
Farsport ventoux s series are awesome. Carbon spokes, good hubs, very good breaking.
The Zipp showstopper brake track is also superb, at at least the 77/177 hubs were trouble free.

Never had wto's. Considered it for a while, but I'm like 85 kg and a bit wearry of the g3 pattern with that weight.
Why? Is it meant to be weaker?
No, it's rated for 120kg I think. As I see it, from a design point of few, fewer spokes means always fewer parts to share load. That is just physics. My concern would be service life and serviceability. As far as I know they require proprietary spokes and "non standard" spoke key - just another tool to buy - and truing (granded if required) of low spoke wheels is always at risk. Hubs would also need tools I don't have. (yes, I like repairing my own wheels)

This is also true for the farsports carbon spoked wheels though... Pretty much the only reason I jumped on them was because of a really good deal at the right time. Love them though!


All design choices are debatable. All have drawbacks and good things. Maybe someday I will give them a go. If only because I'm interested in seeing if ac3 track is just as good as zipps showstopper or farsports grooved tracks.


I remember clearly, my reason for joining ww was to be able to pm calnago (may he rest in peace) and ask how boras hold up, as he was a similar weight as I am. He had only good things to tell me.

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