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Old 07-01-19, 08:22 PM
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Giant fastroad slr 1 wheel upgrades

I'm looking to upgrade my wheels to carbon wheels and better tires Any recommendations?
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Old 07-02-19, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Alexfastroad
I'm looking to upgrade my wheels to carbon wheels and better tires Any recommendations?
Why carbon? What are you hoping to improve?
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Old 07-02-19, 06:24 AM
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I’m not sure what you are hoping to get out of new wheels on that particular bike. I would however recommend a set of Schwalbe pro ones set up tubeless if your wheels are tubeless ready. They will help with speed and comfort.
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
Why carbon? What are you hoping to improve?
I've read changing the tires on these is a gives it an instant improvement, but also might want to go carbon for the look. Either way still wanna get better tires. I just purchased the bike last week and been doing research that's why I'm asking for any recommendations

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Old 07-02-19, 10:20 AM
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Light Bicycle for wheels.

The tires will make a bigger difference in terms of speed than the wheels, at 1/10th the price.
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If you can fit some bigger tires, I'd try Schwalbe G-One Speed 30mm, and set them up tubeless.

If you still want CF wheels, Light Bicycle makes some very nice wheels, but they are reasonably priced.

https://www.lightbicycle.com/700C-V-...ompatible.html
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