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Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-11, 11:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,552
Posted By lust4bikes

Problems with carbon wheels

All I ever read about is how Awesome Carbon wheels are. I tried some Tiawanese clinchers and had to wrestle them for 45 minutes just to get a tire on! Then I delaminated them a month later going...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,298
Posted By lust4bikes

Why haven't you included Dura Ace 7850/7900 C24...

Why haven't you included Dura Ace 7850/7900 C24 CL on your short list? Lighter weight than Fulcrum Zero and Zipp 101, they spin up wickedly fast and they are somewhat aero. These can be found on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,143
Posted By lust4bikes

I have the wheelset one step above (the Ardennes)...

I have the wheelset one step above (the Ardennes) with the c2 rims. Some observations: had to get my brakes adjusted in order to accommodate the wider rim. I feel fresher riding these (over Mavic...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 10:37 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,129
Posted By lust4bikes

I appreciate your response as you are using...

I appreciate your response as you are using wheels in a strategic fashion... What brands of aero wheels do you ride? Also the Bastongnes use a wider rim and although not "aero", they are supposed to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,129
Posted By lust4bikes

I'm sure they are both awesome wheels, but why?...

I'm sure they are both awesome wheels, but why? torridal shape, 50mm aero, cx rap sapim spokes, swiss hubs, high tension etc.? Can hand made wheels touch either model of zipp or edge examples above?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,129
Posted By lust4bikes

So how would these variables show up when...

So how would these variables show up when comparing Dura Ace 7850's vs. Rolf Elans' vs Ksyrium SL's?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,129
Posted By lust4bikes

Yes & no or maybe marginally. It seems like many...

Yes & no or maybe marginally. It seems like many hubs are smooth but the wheels don't necessarily have "kick ass" speed. I have heard hub having high flanges adding some sort of stiffness? Mavic...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,129
Posted By lust4bikes

You obviously have not ridden high end wheels.

You obviously have not ridden high end wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,847
Posted By lust4bikes

Fwiw - A good number of racers (w/San Jose Bike...

Fwiw - A good number of racers (w/San Jose Bike Club) ride with our group (hillsRus) and use the system 19's. They are all happy* with them and are fast riders (probably are fast no matter what they...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,129
Posted By lust4bikes

What makes a wheel fast?

I rode Mavic ES's for the last 4 years. Then a woman in my club who is usually slower than me became faster than me overnight. The difference: Bontrager Race XXX lite wheels. So I got a pair and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-10, 09:19 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 17,169
Posted By lust4bikes

Gorgeous build & bike! I also have a Colnago ...

Gorgeous build & bike! I also have a Colnago (CT-1) with the same brakes (cnc in black) and Sram brake levers (I love this ride!). Right now I just got Bontrager race xxx lite tubular wheels and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,004
Posted By lust4bikes

Quick answer: You should get a 59cm Lemond. Down...

Quick answer: You should get a 59cm Lemond. Down & dirty formula: height in inches minus 14 = road size frame. If necessary round down. I have a long torso & shorter legs & have a tete de course?...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,433
Posted By lust4bikes

Thank=you! This is the answer I was hoping for!

Thank=you! This is the answer I was hoping for!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,433
Posted By lust4bikes

What tubular tires should I get ?

I just won an e-bay auction for tubular carbon wheels & have never rode tubular before.
Never wanted to until my Carbon Clinchers melted when descending Sierra (a popular hill in San Jose,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,199
Posted By lust4bikes

In the order of priority: *have a professional...

In the order of priority:
*have a professional bike person check your fit
*depending on your sitting position and anatomy will dictate your saddle choices
*your butt is like leather boots; it...
Forum: Northern California
09-20-10, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,458
Posted By lust4bikes

Go to www.actc.org and click on "billy goats" . ...

Go to www.actc.org and click on "billy goats" . This gives the hill , the profile (distance and elevation), and a difficulty rating. Another club near you is Western Wheelers...
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