Bontrager Race wheelset in 'cross?
07-02-08, 09:18 PM
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Bontrager Race wheelset in 'cross?
You guys think these would be sturdy enough to run in 'cross? I guess I am unsure about the paired-spoke setup. Yeah, they'd be decent road wheelset but I'm looking for wheels that can handle the beating I'm liable to give them (not intentionally, it just sort of happens).
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
07-02-08, 09:41 PM
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I run Race X Lites and they've stood up thus far. I haven't had any problems other than a spoke loosening up (which didn't result in the wheel coming untrue...)
07-02-08, 09:47 PM
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Race Lites are spec'd standard on the Trek XO-1.
So, yeah, they'll be able to handle any abuse you can dish out.
So, yeah, they'll be able to handle any abuse you can dish out.
07-03-08, 10:14 AM
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dOH! Should've checked that first. OK, I'll pick 'em up and commence to beating away. Thanks.
BTW - I didn't see an accurate listing as to what's different from the Race to Race Light to the Race XLight, etc. I know up on the top end the nipples are located at the hub and it's a carbon rim, right? Just would be nice to know what advantage you gain at each step.
BTW - I didn't see an accurate listing as to what's different from the Race to Race Light to the Race XLight, etc. I know up on the top end the nipples are located at the hub and it's a carbon rim, right? Just would be nice to know what advantage you gain at each step.
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You don't get a carbon rim until the Race XXX-lite.
The main differences between race, race lite, and race x-lite lie in the hub, the weight of the wheel, and the stiffness of the wheel.
I consider myself a heavier rider and would feel more comfortable racing on RaceLites vs Race X-lites.
That being said, I race on 50mm Carbon tubies.
The main differences between race, race lite, and race x-lite lie in the hub, the weight of the wheel, and the stiffness of the wheel.
I consider myself a heavier rider and would feel more comfortable racing on RaceLites vs Race X-lites.
That being said, I race on 50mm Carbon tubies.
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^Don't get much stiffer than that.
You should be fine on the Race ones- long term I might upgrade, but they won't explode or anything.
You should be fine on the Race ones- long term I might upgrade, but they won't explode or anything.
