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01-26-04, 12:21 PM
i'm consdering a new wheelset soon and was planning on getting the 2004 ksyrium elites. they've gotten rave reviews and sound like an excellent, strong, fairly lightweight wheel that would fit my riding style at a good price.
they sell in the $400-500 range.
meanwhile, the 2004 SSC SLs are available brand new in the $600-650 range, and i'm wondering if i shouldn't just take the plunge and go for the upgrade.
so, i ask you...
is there any reason TO upgrade?
is there any reason NOT TO upgrade?
will the weight savings (cut out rim sections, composite spokes and hub bodies) of the SSCs make the wheel any less strong?
FYI, i'm 6' 1", 175 and under lbs. i ride (a steel serotta) about 6K miles a year, primarily for fitness and the ocassional race. most of my regular riding is done in NYC parks with the longer weekend trips, so sometimes i hit some rough roads, but it's not too bad.
i'd save my ultegra/open pros for rain days.
they sell in the $400-500 range.
meanwhile, the 2004 SSC SLs are available brand new in the $600-650 range, and i'm wondering if i shouldn't just take the plunge and go for the upgrade.
so, i ask you...
is there any reason TO upgrade?
is there any reason NOT TO upgrade?
will the weight savings (cut out rim sections, composite spokes and hub bodies) of the SSCs make the wheel any less strong?
FYI, i'm 6' 1", 175 and under lbs. i ride (a steel serotta) about 6K miles a year, primarily for fitness and the ocassional race. most of my regular riding is done in NYC parks with the longer weekend trips, so sometimes i hit some rough roads, but it's not too bad.
i'd save my ultegra/open pros for rain days.