What is considered the top of rim brake wheelsets now?
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I went for the latest 303.
Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
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The Easton stem everybody hate
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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Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Pro Vibe Aero stem with Aliexpress Garmin front mount?wheelsONfire wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:26 pm
The Easton stem everybody hate
Well, there are very few 10 degree stems that are lighter.
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That's not very light as far as what i know (alu version) 135g at 80mmmrlobber wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:06 pmPro Vibe Aero stem with Aliexpress Garmin front mount?wheelsONfire wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:26 pm
The Easton stem everybody hate
Well, there are very few 10 degree stems that are lighter.
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
Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
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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From the campagnolo website.
"All Campagnolo wheels are constructed to meet the highest standards of resistance and durability. If the total weight of yourself, your bicycle and any accessories exceeds 120 kg/265 lbs it is recommended not to use these wheels."
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"All Campagnolo wheels are constructed to meet the highest standards of resistance and durability. If the total weight of yourself, your bicycle and any accessories exceeds 120 kg/265 lbs it is recommended not to use these wheels."
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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)kevinw wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:43 amWhy? Is it meant to be weaker?MaxPower wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:52 amFarsport 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.
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.