mossi
04-06-04, 12:55 AM
Would you consider these as racing wheels? which is more recommended? or you have something else in mind at a similar price.
Road Cycling - Bontrager Race Lite Wheelset Vs. Shimano R540
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BigFloppyLlama
04-06-04, 01:37 AM
Well, the Bontrager's are 125 grams lighter, but also about $150 more. If you're using these more for racing than you are for every day riding/training and fit American Classic's weight reccommendation (180lbs), American Classic 350's (http://www.amclassic.com/Reviews/Cycling_News_350.html) might be the best bang for the buck. They're 1372grams for front/rear clincher and retail for about $600. But there's a set on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=58099&item=3670287232&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW) with a little more than a day left if you can decide by then. I'm using the R540's right now and have no gripes with them. If I was a heavier rider, I might be a little concerned about the very low spoke count, but at 130lbs I don't think (at last I hope) I'll be breaking many spokes or causing the wheel to go out of true too much.
Dutchy
04-06-04, 10:41 PM
The main problem with the Shimano wheels is flex. They flex a lot (2mm) when standing to climb or sprint. Mine flexed enough for the magnet to keep hitting the speed sensor when I stood. They are a good wheel for their low price, but not great for racing. I am 65kg~145pounds
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Mark
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Mark
BigFloppyLlama
04-06-04, 11:05 PM
The main problem with the Shimano wheels is flex. They flex a lot (2mm) when standing to climb or sprint. Mine flexed enough for the magnet to keep hitting the speed sensor when I stood. They are a good wheel for their low price, but not great for racing. I am 65kg~145pounds
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Mark
Hmm, I haven't noticed that and my magnet/sensor are pretty close together (magnet very close to the rim). One other problem could be trueing the wheel. Shimano chose 4.3mm spoke nipples, which aren't a very standard size. Speaking of which, does anyone know of a store that would carry a spoke wrench that would fit?
CHEERS.
Mark
Hmm, I haven't noticed that and my magnet/sensor are pretty close together (magnet very close to the rim). One other problem could be trueing the wheel. Shimano chose 4.3mm spoke nipples, which aren't a very standard size. Speaking of which, does anyone know of a store that would carry a spoke wrench that would fit?
clfjmpr44
07-14-04, 01:15 PM
Do Bontrager Race Lite's have a weight limit? I am 6'0, 220
I_Have_No_Legs
07-14-04, 01:58 PM
i have never used the bont wheels, and i do have the r540 and i love them so far they work really well at high speed.
BlastRadius
07-14-04, 02:57 PM
Hmm, I haven't noticed that and my magnet/sensor are pretty close together (magnet very close to the rim). One other problem could be trueing the wheel. Shimano chose 4.3mm spoke nipples, which aren't a very standard size. Speaking of which, does anyone know of a store that would carry a spoke wrench that would fit?
When I had a set of R535s it came with a small little spoke wrench. I don't have the wheels anymore but I may still have the wrench. I'll check if I still have it. Your welcome to it if I do.
I hear the R535/R540s are tricky to true though.
When I had a set of R535s it came with a small little spoke wrench. I don't have the wheels anymore but I may still have the wrench. I'll check if I still have it. Your welcome to it if I do.
I hear the R535/R540s are tricky to true though.