Wheels, if cost were no object?
Just curious, if cost were no object what wheels would you buy? Criteria:
700C road wheels, clinchers, center lock disc brakes. |
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Prolly some mid-depth ENVEs (I haven't shopped them enough to have a specific model in mind). My checklist would also include tubeless compatible and somewhat wide (23mm+ outside, 19mm+ inside) while still being relatively light for their depth/width.
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Originally Posted by cydewaze
(Post 20104732)
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Is the OP trying to tell us he's filthy rich?
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 20104764)
Is the OP trying to tell us he's filthy rich?
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ENVE SES 5.6 hoops, Chris King R45 hubs, Sapim CX RAY spokes. Under 3 grand for the pair, which is a bargain compared to Meilenstein.
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Originally Posted by cydewaze
(Post 20104732)
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 20104764)
Is the OP trying to tell us he's filthy rich?
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
(Post 20104785)
I don't see any sideways pics of swag stashes that'd get him though a post-apocalyptic downturn of the bike industry... :foo:
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Custom molded rims, custom forged and CNC hubs, Sapim Super Spokes (not much customizing can be done on a spoke anyway). Tuned to my weight and riding habits.
Cost no object, right? |
Originally Posted by dmanthree
(Post 20104919)
Would I be insulted if I knew what that meant?
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
(Post 20104930)
Ha - no. There's a poster here... username Trek[somethingoranother], iirc... that has crazy stacks of bike gear and all of his photos are sideways.
I probably could afford the Enve 3.4 Discs, but to what end? I don't race, and the advantage over the HEDs would be minimal. I'll save my money. |
Originally Posted by dmanthree
(Post 20104938)
I probably could afford the Enve 3.4 Discs, but to what end? I don't race, and the advantage over the HEDs would be minimal. I'll save my money.
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Lightweight followed by Campy Bora Ultras.
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I’ve always like the Industry 9 carbons
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If "cost were no object" I would not buy clinchers nor center lock disc brakes.
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Originally Posted by Bob Ross
(Post 20105411)
If "cost were no object" I would not buy clinchers nor center lock disc brakes.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
(Post 20104953)
Going disc is a major reason why I could justify carbon rims (since they're no longer a wear surface) and you can find decent mid-depth carbon wheelsets in the same price range as Ardennes... and they look more blingalicious.
I'm drawn to the Ardennes for the relatively low weight, especially for alloy. What puzzles me about them is the odd PSI restriction of 90. I like higher pressures. |
Originally Posted by dmanthree
(Post 20105443)
Good carbons for $1200? Disc ready? Where?
I'm drawn to the Ardennes for the relatively low weight, especially for alloy. What puzzles me about them is the odd PSI restriction of 90. I like higher pressures. |
Cost is no object? Enves. 4.5 ARs more for the width than specifically for the depth.
Cost an object? Maybe Chinese rims and a custom wheel build. |
Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
(Post 20105958)
Cost is no object? Enves. 4.5 ARs more for the width than specifically for the depth.
Cost an object? Maybe Chinese rims and a custom wheel build. |
Originally Posted by dmanthree
(Post 20105441)
You wouldn't, but that's what my bike takes.
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 20106003)
Your bike doesn't care how the discs attach to the hubs.
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