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Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-20, 07:52 AM
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Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

​​​​​​ Was just asking to understand the...

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Was just asking to understand the concept. I run 55/60,on 25s which measure 29.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-20, 01:54 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

So, is it that running a 38 at that pressure, is...

So, is it that running a 38 at that pressure, is too high for a 38? Does that mean you think the same rim with a 28 would be better at 80?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-20, 02:54 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

What's WAM?

What's WAM?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-20, 07:54 PM
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Posted By deepakvrao

Others have had good experiences with bitex, but...

Others have had good experiences with bitex, but I've also had good experiences with novatec. Had 4 sets on bdop wheels for over 4 years and one on a LB set. They are equally inexpensive.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Five weeks from order to shopping? Wow. My...

Five weeks from order to shopping? Wow. My previous wheelset shipped in 10 to 12 days if I recall correctly.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

So, not sure if I can source the famous 'black...

So, not sure if I can source the famous 'black prince' pads. How many of you use the LB blue pads and are happy with them? I never ride in rain. This is for dry.

Looking at you guadzilla for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 03:22 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Ordered my second pair. AR56CO3 rims. 3k matte,...

Ordered my second pair. AR56CO3 rims. 3k matte, no holes, and graphene grooved brake track.

Not on their website, but you can ask for them 56mm deep 28mm wide.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

So, Graphene track or regular? On WW some guys...

So, Graphene track or regular? On WW some guys are saying that dry braking is actually better with regular tracks, and I rarely ride in rain.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Thanks Ericoschmitt Guys, Between the...

Thanks Ericoschmitt

Guys,

Between the Bitex RAR9 and the Novatec F482sb-sl, which would you choose? I am sure that the Bitex can be converted to SRAM 12s, but not sure about the Novatec. I see...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Just finished reading thru [again] this entire...

Just finished reading thru [again] this entire thread.

So, a few questions. Getting a couple of wheelsets for wife's and my old rim brake bikes. They have Rival calipers, but looking to upgrade to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Is that matt or glossy?

Is that matt or glossy?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Are the Pillar aero decent?

Are the Pillar aero decent?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Will SRAM Rival brake calipers work with the 46's...

Will SRAM Rival brake calipers work with the 46's 28mm rim?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

That is 3k weave right? Edit: Sorry, saw...

That is 3k weave right?

Edit: Sorry, saw your next post.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

I know it's an old post, but what calipers with...

I know it's an old post, but what calipers with those 30mm wide rims? I just checked and neither SRAM nor Shimano go beyond 28?

Edit: I saw you answered that a few posts on.

I have the 56 in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Are these the pads that most of you guys...

Are these the pads that most of you guys recommend/use? And, these would be better than what LB provide?


https://www.bike24.com/p28897.html?q=swissstop%20carbon
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Thanks. Will search the thread. Black Prince?...

Thanks. Will search the thread. Black Prince? Never heard of them. Will search. Did you not order pads from LB?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Hi Guys, I got a set of 56mm disc wheels...

Hi Guys,

I got a set of 56mm disc wheels over a year ago, and love them. Now looking at some rim brake sets in 46mm.

What is the experience generally with the braking track? Is the graphene...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-19, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

3 weeks of riding them, about 700kms, on decent...

3 weeks of riding them, about 700kms, on decent roads, but we have a lot of crappy 'speed breakers', which are small steep humps in series. I hit them at reasonable speed, and wheels have held up and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-19, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

What do you guys consider as windy? I have had...

What do you guys consider as windy? I have had about a week of riding the 56s, and while in my regular conditions, winds are 10-15kmph, and I did fine, the one day it was up to 25kmph, I was blown...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

You guys need to be exposed to the Indian postal...

You guys need to be exposed to the Indian postal service. Then you'll have a new respect for USPS.
😉
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

I don't race. Old and fat. Comfortable ride with...

I don't race. Old and fat. Comfortable ride with some flat protection is all I want. The carbon wheels were always a *thing* I wanted, but was not willing with rim brakes. Now that I got a disc bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

So, my first ride on the 56 wheels. Far better...

So, my first ride on the 56 wheels. Far better handling in moderate croswinds than I had expected. This is my first ride with a deep section wheel, and it was not at all bad.

Conti 5000s 25mm,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-19, 02:32 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Never had an issue, and I have navigated that...

Never had an issue, and I have navigated that website a number of times. In fact one of their FAQ links was not working and when I pointed it out, they had it set right in a few hours.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-19, 12:44 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Are those white decals or stealth decals on my...

Are those white decals or stealth decals on my wheels? Looks like stealth right?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Tried for, literally an hour to mount with only...

Tried for, literally an hour to mount with only my hands. Gave up, and decided to use a lever. With the lever, they were quite easy. Tried a track pump, but could not get them seated, so used a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Still cant quite wrap my head around that.

Still cant quite wrap my head around that.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-19, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Here they are with the conti 5000 tls mounted....

Here they are with the conti 5000 tls mounted. 25mm tyres measure just a tad over 28mm.

Impossible to mount with only hands. Had to use a tyre lever.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-19, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Been using the Sxchwalbe Pro Ones 25mm till now,...

Been using the Sxchwalbe Pro Ones 25mm till now, and love them. This time, oprdered a pair of 5000 TL. Weight penalty of 40 grams per wheel though.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-19, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Finally. From China to the US and to India. 1500...

Finally. From China to the US and to India. 1500 grams. These are the 56mm disc wheelset. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Good to hear. I have also had very good...

Good to hear. I have also had very good experiences with Novatec hubs, but again, I NEVER ride in the rain.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

No, she comes back to India on 8th, and we both...

No, she comes back to India on 8th, and we both leave for France on 18th. We will take her bike from here, and I will ride the new bike. Most likely I won't take the new wheels. Too much of a hassle....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Actually it was all rather fast. Ordered 11th...

Actually it was all rather fast. Ordered 11th Marfch, shipped 24th March, and reached Philly on 31st March.

Delivery was attempted on 1st April, but my daughter was away from home, probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-19, 03:15 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

They look great. Which bike is that? Rarely seen...

They look great. Which bike is that? Rarely seen such a tall head tube.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-19, 03:10 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

You mean after you open the hub, and check the...

You mean after you open the hub, and check the bearings, or rotate the wheel itself?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-19, 03:11 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

So, got a mail from LB saying that they have run...

So, got a mail from LB saying that they have run out of the Pillar brass nipples, and whether they can use Sapim instead. They said that matching nipples and spokes would be better, and my build has...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Yup. On another note, how does one know that the...

Yup. On another note, how does one know that the bearings are shot? Lateral play? Noise?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Yes, I think so too. So, do we know what bearings...

Yes, I think so too. So, do we know what bearings come with what LB supplies?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-19, 03:17 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Yes, I couldnt find them either. Been happy with...

Yes, I couldnt find them either. Been happy with the 291 and 482 for a fairly long time now.

I think the difference between the 411 412 SB and CB is only the rotor attachment type. If that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-19, 02:47 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

So, these are the hubs which I have ordered. Do...

So, these are the hubs which I have ordered. Do you think that as they have a 12mm thru axle, they have the bigger bearings?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Yes, very pretty bike. How do the wheels handle...

Yes, very pretty bike. How do the wheels handle in the wind? These are the 56 rims right? Which tyres, and how difficult were they to mount?

Edit: Just saw on the LB site that you are using Pro...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 06:56 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Thanks could be it. I never ride in rain. ...

Thanks could be it. I never ride in rain.

Another point is that when I bought the hubs from Bob dopolina his website had mentioned that you get novatec hubs with good Japanese bearings as well...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Really? In how many miles? I have had Novatec...

Really? In how many miles? I have had Novatec last me over a year of good riding without any issues.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Nice. Did you manage the hub change? Rather long...

Nice. Did you manage the hub change? Rather long between ordering and shipping. Mine seem to be stuck at the same 'sanding' part.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

After repeated sidewall failures on my GP4000s...

After repeated sidewall failures on my GP4000s years ago, I swore I would never buy Contis again. I wonder how a 25mm Schwalbe would measure on the 23mm inner rim.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-19, 11:17 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

Weren't they supposed to have shipped on...

Weren't they supposed to have shipped on Wednesday? What is it going to add to the cost if they allow a change? And weight?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-19, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

I hope. :)

I hope. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

I got my hubs from bdop cycling, and he said that...

I got my hubs from bdop cycling, and he said that he uses the higher quality bearings.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-19, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,117
Posted By deepakvrao

I also have 4 wheelsets with Novatec 291/482 hubs...

I also have 4 wheelsets with Novatec 291/482 hubs [between wife and I], and they have done well over the last couple of years, So, I also went with Novatec.
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