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Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

You know... I've never tried them. I'll give them...

You know... I've never tried them. I'll give them a shot once I've confirmed that campy reds don't ruin the wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-22, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

https://www.lightbicycle.com/newsletter/Light-Bicy...

https://www.lightbicycle.com/newsletter/Light-Bicycle-Flyweight-Carbon-Spokes--Lightweight---Lightning-Fast.html

LB is now offering 2 carbon spoke types. One is their "race" type which only works...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

What does LB recommend you do to ship? Also,...

What does LB recommend you do to ship? Also, don't they have warehouses in other countries? They're not letting you ship hubs to those?

I think if your hubs are expensive, you don't want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Issue is that they'd have to figure out what...

Issue is that they'd have to figure out what spokes they need, or have a pro wheelbuilder here figure that out for them. And that would add another expense on top of the wheelbuilding fee. But I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Power doesn't cause lateral flex, weight does. If...

Power doesn't cause lateral flex, weight does. If you're pretty heavy and like to throw the bike around, you might see some brake rub, but you wouldn't be able to replicate that by hand.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

That's quite obviously not an issue with the rim....

That's quite obviously not an issue with the rim. If there's play in the wheel, it's a hub issue. Carbon-Ti hubs are top tier as far as I know, so I'd say take it to a shop or get in contact with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-21, 12:23 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Nothing intelligent to say besides take those...

Nothing intelligent to say besides take those claims with a grain of salt - don't go telling your friends your wheels are 37% faster than theirs. I'd also like to see a 55-60mm version. Kinda leaving...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

That's what I meant with no issues with...

That's what I meant with no issues with stability. I can't ride over 22ish mph with no hands because of the danger of sudden gusts, but as long as I have 2 hands on the bars, it's not an issue.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I would say, unless you're racing, you should...

I would say, unless you're racing, you should stay away from ultra wide rims with relatively skinny tires. I use 25mm tires on AR56s (30mm) and my friend uses 25mm tires on AR46s (28mm). We both have...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

“no holes” = less drillium = more weight. But you...

“no holes” = less drillium = more weight. But you save that weight and then some if you don’t need to use tape :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

No pads from LB but some people seem to like...

No pads from LB but some people seem to like them. Swisstop Black Prince are pricey but popular pads. They are quite soft. It’s pretty much a necessary tradeoff to get solid bite.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Unfortunately, you won’t find many people who...

Unfortunately, you won’t find many people who have experience with both the smooth track and the graphene track.

I have the graphene track and have done some crazy descending in absolute...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I have 2 friends who bought them. Any questions?

I have 2 friends who bought them. Any questions?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Straight pull doesn’t allow any flexibility with...

Straight pull doesn’t allow any flexibility with lacing, so my wheelset was 2x both sides. I would recommend going 2x both sides. You get more torsional stiffness that way. Ie there are more spokes...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Curious to know how those pads feel. I think a...

Curious to know how those pads feel. I think a lot of us skipped them and went straight to something more well known.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

A few of us have tried these wheels and the...

A few of us have tried these wheels and the crosswind management is really not a big deal. I personally don’t feel as comfortable riding with no hands over 20mph anymore, but besides that it’s fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

“I assume this is what you’re talking about, and...

“I assume this is what you’re talking about, and not the amount of flex at the “brake track” which is almost purely dictated by spoke stiffness.”

I specifically said that flex at the brake track...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

If you had read my post carefully, you would have...

If you had read my post carefully, you would have seen that I said exactly the same thing.

I discuss 2 types of wheel flex. I’m not going to reiterate my post.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-20, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I’m going to be honest, I don’t think my WR56...

I’m going to be honest, I don’t think my WR56 wheels are the stiffest in the world. Most people measure stiffness by looking at rim edge to rim edge, and of course, a super deep carbon rim is going...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

🤦‍♂️ Oof. Good catch.

🤦‍♂️ Oof. Good catch.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I use Swisstop Black Prince pads, which are...

I use Swisstop Black Prince pads, which are expensive and wear out like cheese, but that is the cost of running carbon clinchers on rim brakes. I prefer that over eating asphalt and having to spend...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I was under the impression that the tire on the...

I was under the impression that the tire on the rear was the correct one, and the one on the front is different from most.

Could it be that continental finally realized that nobody can see the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

FWIW I enjoy riding my alloy wheelset a lot more...

FWIW I enjoy riding my alloy wheelset a lot more than riding my LB wheels. Even though they’re definitely slower on flats and descents.

I am of the opinion that the most fun wheelset on a road...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I’ve made an earlier post on this, but wider rims...

I’ve made an earlier post on this, but wider rims aren’t all upsides. I have a 25mm tire on the 56 and I would not recommend that setup to anyone who isn’t racing quite seriously. 28 on the 56 is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I look forward to your impressions. I think for...

I look forward to your impressions. I think for many people, LBs are an alternative to similarly priced alloy wheelsets. I personally don’t have any experience with mainstream, high end carbon wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

So there are two things to worry about with TL...

So there are two things to worry about with TL tires. 1) you want the tire to hold air by sealing against the rim. Tape increases the diameter of the rim, which allows for a tighter seal.

2) you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-20, 12:30 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Issue. 1) I think the bead retention ridge is WAY...

Issue. 1) I think the bead retention ridge is WAY too strong if you don’t use tape. It literally takes like 60-80 lbs of force to get the tire off - harder than you think. WAY easier with a wall-wall...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I wouldn’t be so sure about not needing tape....

I wouldn’t be so sure about not needing tape. Some tires are a bit loose so you’ll need to add a couple layers anyway. Plus, as other people have said, it would be a MASSIVE pita to have to replace a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

18T because I hate freehub drag. I spend most of...

18T because I hate freehub drag. I spend most of my time coasting cuz pedaling sucks 😁

On an MTB, I’d never go 18T but with the relatively huge gears and constant pedaling on road bikes, it’s not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Yeah with disc brakes I would skip straight to...

Yeah with disc brakes I would skip straight to the WR50 ($$) or WR45 ($) and put 28-32mm tires on it. Since you have a grail, I assume you’re not doing elite races on it. So there’s very limited...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-20, 01:34 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Don’t worry about that too much unless you’re...

Don’t worry about that too much unless you’re doing a TT or something. The difference in drag between a 25mm tire and a 28mm tire will be a couple watts at 30mph on the 56 or even 46 rim, assuming...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Today was the first time I got to use my grooved...

Today was the first time I got to use my grooved graphene brake track in the wet. It felt a lot like my alloys. I had to clear the water from the track before I could get real power. And insufficient...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

yes internal width. External width is irrelevant...

yes internal width. External width is irrelevant for most discussions besides aero and brake clearance.

I have probably already said the following but whatever. Imagine you have 2 wheel systems:...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Poor assumption. I think wider rims usually keep...

Poor assumption. I think wider rims usually keep tire height constant or even make it bigger. Think of a ballet dancer doing a plié. Similar concept. You’d only start reducing height once rim width...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-19, 01:08 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Why... would you assume that? I’m smart enough to...

Why... would you assume that? I’m smart enough to realize that the rim is far more exposed to rocks. I also actively swerve around pebbles when I have the luxury to do so. Sometimes I don’t. I did...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/249b590b_de30_44df_a249_4fcde42a5bcd_c6aa813265ec8a946b2765e789d4af2f01b2a391.jpeg...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-19, 07:17 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Well this thread is mainly about the wheels...

Well this thread is mainly about the wheels themselves. Don’t want to bloat it too much with discussions of things that aren’t specific to these wheels. Any decent tape and sealant that works on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

OK I’ll try to film something if I have some time.

OK I’ll try to film something if I have some time.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Yeah that makes sense. But for some reason park...

Yeah that makes sense. But for some reason park tool and Jan Heine recommend starting at the valve? They don’t explain why though. Fit Werx says “Next, mount the other side of the tire onto the rim,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-19, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Yeah I’ve always been confused about whether...

Yeah I’ve always been confused about whether you’re supposed to finish at the valve or 90 degrees from the valve or opposite the valve. :shrug: I finish away from the valve but I also don’t use TL. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I don't have much useful advice, but here's a...

I don't have much useful advice, but here's a checklist:
1) are both sides of the tire in the center of the deep channel? The second bead might be stuck on the outside of the bead ridge.
2) is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

1. Using the tubed clincher turbo pro, not...

1. Using the tubed clincher turbo pro, not S-Works.
2. I would say the tire sits very wide and squat. Not super tall. Tire width is around 29+mm, measured with a ruler at 60 psi. Higher than I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Update for those who may have been put off by my...

Update for those who may have been put off by my comments about cornering on the sidewall:

I put a 26mm Specialized Turbo on my front wheel and that improved cornering a lot. It has a 31mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Fair enough. I don’t toe in my brake pads. I’ve...

Fair enough. I don’t toe in my brake pads. I’ve found that pads naturally wear in the toe-in direction. Initially, yes they feel weird but they wear in fine. Also I felt like I lost power when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

It’s possible to slightly overheat the grooved...

It’s possible to slightly overheat the grooved graphene track. The sound goes from a pleasant whir to a shrill screech. The necessary force goes up slightly as well. But this is only on exceptionally...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-19, 12:31 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

I admit I sort of knew these were murky waters...

I admit I sort of knew these were murky waters when I bought these wheels - and that’s what intrigued me the most. I won’t starve if I end up having to sell these wheels, thankfully, so if these...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-19, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

The tape that LB provided only covered the...

The tape that LB provided only covered the central channel. Does your Stan's tape do the same? Seems like an unreliable fit. I've seen more tubeless tape jobs that cover the entire rim bed.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-19, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Sorry, let me clarify. I don't mean the tread...

Sorry, let me clarify. I don't mean the tread pattern - that's not nearly as serious of an issue (though many companies such as Vittoria, Specialized, Rene Herse, Pirelli and Continental believe that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

So I did the chalk thing: ...

So I did the chalk thing:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/c327af0e_36f7_4e82_9367_d12142fe6116_db53fa549003e61b02c76d5db8f67f4031fa3045.jpeg

I was able to wipe off...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,005
Posted By smashndash

Oh whoops. Didn’t realize there were multiple....

Oh whoops. Didn’t realize there were multiple. This one was Remi Cavagna’s descent in stage 3. There was a lot of debate as to whether his descending was just utter garbage or if his brakes were...
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