Should be a sweet wheelset. The Mack hubs are *chef kiss*

I'm going to resell the existing wheels. $200 is not unrealistic for what's on the bike now.


-Tim-

I can't wait to see the bike when it's complete.

I did a FG conversion with an old CF frameset, and the bike came in close to 14 pounds(and it was nearly all spare parts).

https://live.staticflickr.com/4534/3...95316792_c.jpg

I thought the whole 'rotational weight' thing was a myth and it's been busted years ago. I'm too lazy right now to dig up the information.

No I would not spend that much purely for weight reduction. At least I try not to.

so it's a (potentially) net $200 upgrade?


Why are you asking again? ;)

Very nice. This makes me want to sell the Crux and build up a SS disc speed commuter. Hmm ....

14 lb from the parts bin :lol: I love it.

I'll bet that thing flies. It looks like so much fun.


No, a bit over $800 for the wheels with an expected $200 recoup from selling the old wheels so $600-ish net. Sorry if I was unclear.

The Euro is going up so I ordered the hubs today.


Check out this Nature Boy Disk with Campy Record Pista, burgundy/leather and hammered fenders, photographed in its natural habitat of NYC. This to me is the epitome of a classy and sporty urban commuter. The owner used to be active in the SSFG forum.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...14a0dfb3f9.jpg


-Tim-

That's what I did, till I went to old tri-spoke, for the areo:rolleyes: (bling):thumb: on a black kestrel 500sci.

This is not so. 31 mph is a slightly downhill race or even TT pace... Aerodynamics being the limiting factor, 62 mph was a relatively rare accomplishment without drafting motorized vehicles, but "fine" is a fine;) word to describe the feeling of security, riding a good racing bike with trued wheels and well glued tires on good road. Perhaps carbon's reputation for instantaneous unexpected failure contributes to fear for some of high speeds on a bike. Tubular blow-outs were/are not remotely common events, and especially on well-known roads, going as fast as possible down hills was always part of the fun.

I haven't done 61 mph. If Strava is to be believed I've hit about 55 mph coming down from Barlow Pass. Garmin says high 40s, Strava likes to reimagine your data. I passed a campground and two kids were looking at me like bikes don't normally go that fast. Felt fine. Great even.

I haven't built any wheels with Lasers (I think the thinnest round spokes I've used were 1.6), and I'd be a bit nervous about trying to with low spoke counts and high tension... I'd want to do tape flags, and have the wheel securely fixed in a robust stand in order to push it side to side to detension spokes as they're adjusted. 1.5mm is stuff-all to resist twisting.

But with CX-Rays, that same amount of metal is in a lovely little blade (they are just beautifully made) that not only shows any twist, but allows you to easily prevent it. And the forging process to create them makes them the strongest spoke on the market, even though they're almost floppy out of the box.

They are the bee's knees, and worth every cent.

I used to hang onto trucks, without a (compulsory in my country) helmet. But now that I have a few grey hairs, once I get up to 60-70kmh, I can't help thinking how bad I'd get messed up if I was to come off for some reason. At 100, I reckon I'd be packing my dacks. And I'm not an anxious type; I see people cowering in unfounded fear everywhere.

I appreciate your recommendation. "Worth every cent" is spiritual food for me.

Do CX-Rays require a different spoke hole at the hub or can they be fitted to the same holes that would accept Lasers?


-Tim-

CX-Rays will work with standard holes(no need to slot them).

If you never sell old bike parts, the spare parts bin continues to grow.

I had to build the rear wheel with a White Industries ENO eccentric hub, but the rest of it was just spare parts.

Perfect. Thanks.

BTW, there's no reason that you couldn't use a freewheel on those hubs if you wan't to. White Industries makes one that's top notch.

FREEWHEELS ? White Industries

Your screen name gives me the idea of going to the Pho place for dinner.

Thanks for that.


-Tim-

Pho is better than Ramen.

The place by me is nice, slightly upscale with free wifi so you can check your Strava kudos while you eat.


-Tim-

Me? Need to ask? Then I go for sub 12# bikes. At 16# - no.