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05-28-04, 09:24 AM
My old bike has some heavy alexrims, 32 14g spokes with Tiagra hubs.
My NEW bike has Ksyrium elites...
Mr friend is riding my old bike, but he's very slow on hills, and I think that these wheel weight has a lot to do with his performance.. and mine(when I ride this bike).
I'm looking at upgrading these wheels, but I don't want to spend too much... I also want to use them as a backup should something happen to my good wheels.
I had my eye on the Mavic Open Pro/Ultegra with 14/15g spokes from Perforance for $199.. with a 20% off coupon, it's right at $160.
I know this is a good price, but are these wheels a bit heavy for what I'm looking for? I like FAST group rides, often with racing guys.. I am looking for performance without breaking the bank...
Would I be better off this this wheel for $160? or Ksyerium Equips at $350 or Mavis Comso(whichever the cheap on is) at $300? Or is this Open Pro/Ultegra just as good.. if not better?
My friend is 210lbs, but I'm 185.
My NEW bike has Ksyrium elites...
Mr friend is riding my old bike, but he's very slow on hills, and I think that these wheel weight has a lot to do with his performance.. and mine(when I ride this bike).
I'm looking at upgrading these wheels, but I don't want to spend too much... I also want to use them as a backup should something happen to my good wheels.
I had my eye on the Mavic Open Pro/Ultegra with 14/15g spokes from Perforance for $199.. with a 20% off coupon, it's right at $160.
I know this is a good price, but are these wheels a bit heavy for what I'm looking for? I like FAST group rides, often with racing guys.. I am looking for performance without breaking the bank...
Would I be better off this this wheel for $160? or Ksyerium Equips at $350 or Mavis Comso(whichever the cheap on is) at $300? Or is this Open Pro/Ultegra just as good.. if not better?
My friend is 210lbs, but I'm 185.