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So last year when i started cycling I weighted in at a hefty 215+ after a year of cycling and healthy eating I'm a consistent 180 (my goal for the summer is another 10lbs).
Anyway I said that when I got down to 180 I was going to buy myself a new wheel set for my R6 my budget is about 600. Ive been looking at Carbon Tubulars from neuvation. I usually ride 4-5 times a week 20 miles flat @ around 18-19 mph (right now.. ill get faster as the season goes on) and 16-20 miles of hilly streets @ 15-17 mph. (I'm pretty awful at hills) and longer rides on the weekends. My pan for the summer is to start doing group rides. Also where I'm at now as far as riding ability is a starting point for the season I'm working at improving. This is why I was thinking of aero wheels I know they could help me more in the future as in increase me speed then they would right now. So would the neuvations be a good wheel set for me. I would keep the wheels I have on my bike for training and rougher rides. any input or other wheel recommendations.
Anyway I said that when I got down to 180 I was going to buy myself a new wheel set for my R6 my budget is about 600. Ive been looking at Carbon Tubulars from neuvation. I usually ride 4-5 times a week 20 miles flat @ around 18-19 mph (right now.. ill get faster as the season goes on) and 16-20 miles of hilly streets @ 15-17 mph. (I'm pretty awful at hills) and longer rides on the weekends. My pan for the summer is to start doing group rides. Also where I'm at now as far as riding ability is a starting point for the season I'm working at improving. This is why I was thinking of aero wheels I know they could help me more in the future as in increase me speed then they would right now. So would the neuvations be a good wheel set for me. I would keep the wheels I have on my bike for training and rougher rides. any input or other wheel recommendations.
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have you considered how much running tubs is going to cost? It's not cheaper in the long run even if the upfront cost is lower. The simple nature of clinchers for everyday riding are the way to go in my opinion.
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Tubulars are way more hassle than they are worth for what type of riding you do.
Ditto for "deep dish"
For your price range, you should consider: Neuvation (cheaper than 600! Save the money for other goodies), Soul, Easton, Williams and psimet.
Ditto for "deep dish"
For your price range, you should consider: Neuvation (cheaper than 600! Save the money for other goodies), Soul, Easton, Williams and psimet.
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Depends on what tires you run, I guess. Vittoria Rally $25, glue $4.
I'd definitely keep the clincher wheelset around and keep it ready to go. Backups are always nice.
I'd definitely keep the clincher wheelset around and keep it ready to go. Backups are always nice.
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Congrats on your weight loss.
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You can get a set of Neuvation M28X wheels for $200. That's REALLY hard to beat value-wise, although I will admit I don't know what Psimet charges for an equivalent set.
And if you really have to spend $600, get a refurbed Garmin 705 with the leftover money.
And if you really have to spend $600, get a refurbed Garmin 705 with the leftover money.
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I weigh 205 and love my Neuvation M28 AERO3s, they roll forever, have remained true and look great once half of the stickers are removed.
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www.bikesoul.com
also look for soulbikes (the member) on here. s4.0's are clincher and under/at 500 shipped. *sigh* very good looking
also look for soulbikes (the member) on here. s4.0's are clincher and under/at 500 shipped. *sigh* very good looking
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hmm those are nice. id be able to use the same break pads, and their clincher. Their a little heavier, how much of a difference will that make?
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regarding weight/aero effects, everything is relative. just pick the wheel that seems to make the most sense for your riding and go with it, you wont be able to tell the minor differences between wheelsets that you never rode anyway.
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I am getting more and more interested in those soul wheels. Are those decals removable? not that it matters, just curious. I would prefer the grey or "ghost decals" but I noticed the website says they are no longer available.
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they are great wheels that have stayed true and roll smoothly even after taking them through some pretty rough pavement, and quite a few miles.
regarding weight/aero effects, everything is relative. just pick the wheel that seems to make the most sense for your riding and go with it, you wont be able to tell the minor differences between wheelsets that you never rode anyway.
regarding weight/aero effects, everything is relative. just pick the wheel that seems to make the most sense for your riding and go with it, you wont be able to tell the minor differences between wheelsets that you never rode anyway.
How deep of a rim do you need to feel the aero benefits?
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thats still relative, and subjective, but i can definitely notice a difference between the souls and semi-aero scirrocos, or fulcrum 5's when i'm moving fast on the bike, there is no denying that.
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Given your original post, I doubt very much you will "feel" any aero benefits. Honestly, while fun to research and ruminate over, I think concerns about the aero benefits should play a minimal factor in your decision. With the weight fluctuation, I would be more concerned about durability in the event your weight goes back up.
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Given your original post, I doubt very much you will "feel" any aero benefits. Honestly, while fun to research and ruminate over, I think concerns about the aero benefits should play a minimal factor in your decision. With the weight fluctuation, I would be more concerned about durability in the event your weight goes back up.
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I have a neuvation rear wheel, it looks even better with ALL the stickers removed. I got it for a steal as "dent/scratch" and am very pleased with it.
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whats a affordable break pad to use on carbon wheels.
I think I'm going with the souls I just want to price out both options, when I take in to account new weeks and breaks for the carbon wheels in looking at 800+
I think I'm going with the souls I just want to price out both options, when I take in to account new weeks and breaks for the carbon wheels in looking at 800+