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Old 09-16-18, 01:54 PM
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I would guess that they are not bad wheels, I just think that there are better wheels.

the 105 has the Giant Conduct brake system. Good it uses normal levers.

I have no Experience with the Conduct. but if it ever became an issue I would not have any issue running TRP spyre mechanical calipers with the 105 mech levers. for all intended uses of this 'Revolt' for me personally, maybe TRP spyre mech is better.

it becomes a $ argument. $3300 for so so carbon wheels and Ultegra. Or $2000 + $800-1200 for wheels so $2,800- $3,200 with 105 and personal wheel choice.

That is my perspective, hopefully someone jumps in here with other perspectives.

As for wheels.... I don't know if I would go the UST route with Mavic. the All-road pro $1,100 are 1610 gram, and the All-road elite $800 1720g makes the heavier (my opinion) Giant 1630g wheels look better. However there is much more to wheels than just weight.

I have been looking that the Revolt 0, and then just swapping tires to a Compass 700x38 or a Gravelking slick 700x38. Now you have me rethinking.
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