Is it worth upgrading my wheels?
11-07-20, 07:20 AM
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Is it worth upgrading my wheels?
My Scott has Syncros RP2.0 Disc 28 wheels now, weight is approx 1750grams.
Is it worth upgrading to something lighter? It's an endurance bike, and I do live out in rural parts where we have our share of hills. My rides are mostly relaxed paced and not competitive.
Thoughts?
Is it worth upgrading to something lighter? It's an endurance bike, and I do live out in rural parts where we have our share of hills. My rides are mostly relaxed paced and not competitive.
Thoughts?
11-07-20, 07:24 AM
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My Scott has Syncros RP2.0 Disc 28 wheels now, weight is approx 1750grams.
Is it worth upgrading to something lighter? It's an endurance bike, and I do live out in rural parts where we have our share of hills. My rides are mostly relaxed paced and not competitive.
Thoughts?
Is it worth upgrading to something lighter? It's an endurance bike, and I do live out in rural parts where we have our share of hills. My rides are mostly relaxed paced and not competitive.
Thoughts?
For looks...... maybe.
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11-07-20, 09:46 AM
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If you find something that is significantly lighter for a price you are willing to pay, then yes it'll probably be worth it.
1 lb is not quite 454 grams. I'm not weight weenie enough to fork out almost a thousand dollars to save a pound. If you find something much cheaper that saves a pound over what you have now let me know.
1 lb is not quite 454 grams. I'm not weight weenie enough to fork out almost a thousand dollars to save a pound. If you find something much cheaper that saves a pound over what you have now let me know.
11-07-20, 11:05 AM
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Better tubes and tires will make you faster than new wheels would. 3/4 of a lb doesn't begin to compare with rolling resistance.
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11-07-20, 12:07 PM
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11-07-20, 12:07 PM
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The performance gains from saving a few hundred grams is really minimal. Not quite zero, but close and not likely to be detectable without an accurate power meter and a stopwatch. Maybe its worth it to you, but im betting the money are better spent elsewhere. - Not skimping on spare parts, better clothing, ... You decide what youd like to have :-)
Come to think of it, a power meter is likely the better upgrade and potentially cheaper than nice wheels.
Come to think of it, a power meter is likely the better upgrade and potentially cheaper than nice wheels.
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11-07-20, 12:34 PM
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11-07-20, 12:53 PM
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i think I already said this in the other forum, a proper bike fit will go a LONG way in both comfort and performance over a new wheels set.
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11-07-20, 03:57 PM
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11-07-20, 04:23 PM
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11-07-20, 04:46 PM
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Maybe.
11-07-20, 04:51 PM
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Best 28 mm tires I have tried are Rene Herse Chinook Extra Lights. I know I have been beating this horse since I got them but they really are that good. Not tubeless but weigh in at 225 grams each.
From what we know now, rotational weight doesn't matter for "performance gains" and aero is much more advantageous above a certain speed. Lots of discussion on this topic within this forum. What is left out of this equation is "feel". I want my bike to feel fast, I really don't care if I am faster, I ride by myself and I am not racing anything including the clock. Lighter wheels feel faster and that is my goal. There is a trade off, hard rock tires also feel faster but I also want comfort, hence the endurance bike and lower pressure. Everything is a trade off and if you are willing to pay for small or even negligible speed gains, you can get wheels that are lighter, feel faster and look great. If you have the money why not? I have never head anyone say, "geez I spent too much money on my bike".
From what we know now, rotational weight doesn't matter for "performance gains" and aero is much more advantageous above a certain speed. Lots of discussion on this topic within this forum. What is left out of this equation is "feel". I want my bike to feel fast, I really don't care if I am faster, I ride by myself and I am not racing anything including the clock. Lighter wheels feel faster and that is my goal. There is a trade off, hard rock tires also feel faster but I also want comfort, hence the endurance bike and lower pressure. Everything is a trade off and if you are willing to pay for small or even negligible speed gains, you can get wheels that are lighter, feel faster and look great. If you have the money why not? I have never head anyone say, "geez I spent too much money on my bike".
11-07-20, 05:47 PM
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Is it worth it?
Is anything "worth it" if it is more than what is needed?
The latest smart phone, jewellery, expensive shoes, clothes, handbags ...................
It is a question only you can answer for yourself.
Is anything "worth it" if it is more than what is needed?
The latest smart phone, jewellery, expensive shoes, clothes, handbags ...................
It is a question only you can answer for yourself.
11-07-20, 06:15 PM
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There's this thing that happens where buying nice wheels, or nice anything else, causes a lot of people to push themselves harder. Like if you think your wheels just stopped holding you back, you're going to be faster because you're motivated to be faster. If you have a power meter you can see it. Funny thing is that doesn't really happen if you're expecting it, you can't buy a placebo.
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There's this thing that happens where buying nice wheels, or nice anything else, causes a lot of people to push themselves harder. Like if you think your wheels just stopped holding you back, you're going to be faster because you're motivated to be faster. If you have a power meter you can see it. Funny thing is that doesn't really happen if you're expecting it, you can't buy a placebo.
Speed shouldn't matter regardless of how large, small, or non existent the gains are.
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11-07-20, 06:55 PM
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