Light racing wheels how much difference do they make??
underthesun
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I'm looking at buying some Novatec Stinger wheels for racing and sportives but just wondering before parting with £300 how much difference they will make over my standard Aksium Race wheels that came with my bike. Any advice appreciated and indication of whether its worth spending this amount of money and how much extra performance I'll get in return.
Cheers.
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Acceleration will feel quicker and you'll find it easier climbing.
Planet X Model B wheels are about half the price and roughly the same weight though...
http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Planet_X_Road_Alloy_279.html0 -
The Planet X wheels weigh 1600g and the Novatecs 1350g. So a fair difference.0
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Sorry the Novatecs are 1514g so yeah good price for the Planet X wheels.0
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Not so sure about the Planet X Bs, I have heard some mixed reports about their reliability.x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
Commuting / Winter rides - Jamis Renegade Expert
Pootling / Offroad - All-City Macho Man Disc
Fast rides Cannondale SuperSix Ultegra0 -
the 09 Mavic elites are £360 so a bit more than the Novatecs, but they certainly look good, and come in around 1550g.
then there is always handbuilts....Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer0 -
We have a set of 2008 Mavic Ksyrium Equipes at my shop for £269. No idea of weight, but a bargain at that price0
