Originally Posted by
Hermes
OldsCool, That VAM is not bad considering the grade of ~3.7%. Typically, steeper grades yield higher VAMs.
I forgot to specify that I ride with clips/straps, zero kit (helmet and gloves, only...very light cargo's and t-shirt) and the bikes are both in the 22lb range. The Technium PRE is a nice changeup with the aluminum tubes but doesnt have the lower gearing that the Trek 460 has.
That Trek will have very light Vuelta Corsa wheelset by spring or later this season. That is going to be a fun difference if I can bust the piggy bank by mid-August when I'm in top seasonal condition.