Let's not upgrade our wheels
Herbsman
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Seriously - to get a set of wheels ~200g lighter than my current wheels (~1800g) I'd have to spend more than double amount of money that my current wheels cost. F**k that, I'll just train harder and spend the difference on bananas and amphetamines.
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good plan!! not so sure about the amphetamines though lol!!
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is it just about weight though?
Are there other benefits to more expensive wheels (other than making your wallet lighter)0 -
I paid 190 for 1500g Pro-Lite Braccianos, but they've gone up since I think. Planet-X model B's are about the same weight and only 125 quid last time I looked.http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
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iamisotope wrote:is it just about weight though?
Are there other benefits to more expensive wheels (other than making your wallet lighter)CAPTAIN BUCKFAST'S CYCLING TIPS - GUARANTEED TO WORK! 1 OUT OF 10 RACING CYCLISTS AGREE!0 -
How much difference would you realistically feel between 200gs?0
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Brian at twmp really rated the Lightweights but at £3k he was of the opinion they should be good. For most of us I think weight-loss/bananas and amphetamines are prob. the better way to goM.Rushton0
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christurbo wrote:How much difference would you realistically feel between 200gs?
Depends where the mass is. On the hub - probably not that much (200g is a good poo). On the rim that mass is rotating so more of an effect.0 -
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