New sub-$1300 wheelset?
10-11-24, 07:17 PM
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10-11-24, 07:36 PM
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10-11-24, 07:38 PM
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10-12-24, 10:04 PM
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Yeah, 50s seem to be the sweet spot. My 50s don't suffer too bad in crosswinds, although I do feel them when bombing off a mountain pass at 50+mph. Even though they aren't uber deep wheels and my Canyon Ultimate isn't an aero bike, this set up feels very fast, even on less mountainous terrain.
10-12-24, 10:44 PM
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Yeah, 50s seem to be the sweet spot. My 50s don't suffer too bad in crosswinds, although I do feel them when bombing off a mountain pass at 50+mph. Even though they aren't uber deep wheels and my Canyon Ultimate isn't an aero bike, this set up feels very fast, even on less mountainous terrain.
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10-17-24, 09:18 AM
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BTLOS wheels usually cost around $800 with a free shipping code. I buy 25mm internal width hookless rims that require no rim tape. Any rim profile you want.
10-17-24, 11:04 AM
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10-17-24, 11:11 AM
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I have a couple of sets of their rims and am impressed with them. No experience with their hubs or wheel builds. Their shipping time is a few weeks (2-5 depending on the item). I think the free shipping code is done for this year (message said it was expired a week or so ago when I tried to buy another set of rims), but shipping from China appears to be ~$75, so still a great deal.
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10-17-24, 11:31 AM
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Not to thead crap but:
Interesting thread but as a C&V guy the thread title I find lol. I could find a nice classic Paramount (or 2) for that.
Enjoy; I'll go back to C&V now.
Interesting thread but as a C&V guy the thread title I find lol. I could find a nice classic Paramount (or 2) for that.
Enjoy; I'll go back to C&V now.
10-19-24, 05:42 AM
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LightBicycle, SuperTeam are good choices
