never thought that a new custom wheelset could be so nice
08-20-15, 03:22 AM
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never thought that a new custom wheelset could be so nice
Yesterday my new custom wheelset finally came in an I got them put on
I had factory giant sr-2 on my defy 3
And was told to change out my wheelset to improve my cycling .
So I bought me some HED BELGIUM'S , DT SWISS 350 DISC READY HUBS ,SILVER PLATED BRASS NIPPLES ,AN CX COMPETITION SPOKES,32 x 28 spoke count ,with contenital grand prix 4000 tires ,
As they had put my wheels on they rolled the back tire and was working on putting the front one on , I swear as we talked n they were making adjustments seemed like 4 to 5 min went by . That back tire was still spinning ,,,, my factory tire would have done quit before 60 seconds , I hope this really improves my riding,, and I now have less rolling resistance , can't wait till fri pm and get out on the road with them ,,any way ...a guy can always hope .....
I had factory giant sr-2 on my defy 3
And was told to change out my wheelset to improve my cycling .
So I bought me some HED BELGIUM'S , DT SWISS 350 DISC READY HUBS ,SILVER PLATED BRASS NIPPLES ,AN CX COMPETITION SPOKES,32 x 28 spoke count ,with contenital grand prix 4000 tires ,
As they had put my wheels on they rolled the back tire and was working on putting the front one on , I swear as we talked n they were making adjustments seemed like 4 to 5 min went by . That back tire was still spinning ,,,, my factory tire would have done quit before 60 seconds , I hope this really improves my riding,, and I now have less rolling resistance , can't wait till fri pm and get out on the road with them ,,any way ...a guy can always hope .....
08-20-15, 05:10 AM
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Those sound like nice wheels, enjoy!
08-20-15, 06:49 AM
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Nice wheels.
However, I'm afraid you'll notice virtually no difference in the friction of the hubs. First, hub friction is a pretty small part of the whole equation. So if you could somehow ride on a frictionless hub, the difference between that and a relatively good hub would hardly be perceptible.
Second, what you're seeing in how long it takes 2 different hubs to quit spinning, is a difference in the friction from the seals on the bearings. That tells you almost nothing of the actual friction loss of a hub under load.
However, I'm afraid you'll notice virtually no difference in the friction of the hubs. First, hub friction is a pretty small part of the whole equation. So if you could somehow ride on a frictionless hub, the difference between that and a relatively good hub would hardly be perceptible.
Second, what you're seeing in how long it takes 2 different hubs to quit spinning, is a difference in the friction from the seals on the bearings. That tells you almost nothing of the actual friction loss of a hub under load.
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Nice wheels.
However, I'm afraid you'll notice virtually no difference in the friction of the hubs. First, hub friction is a pretty small part of the whole equation. So if you could somehow ride on a frictionless hub, the difference between that and a relatively good hub would hardly be perceptible.
Second, what you're seeing in how long it takes 2 different hubs to quit spinning, is a difference in the friction from the seals on the bearings. That tells you almost nothing of the actual friction loss of a hub under load.
However, I'm afraid you'll notice virtually no difference in the friction of the hubs. First, hub friction is a pretty small part of the whole equation. So if you could somehow ride on a frictionless hub, the difference between that and a relatively good hub would hardly be perceptible.
Second, what you're seeing in how long it takes 2 different hubs to quit spinning, is a difference in the friction from the seals on the bearings. That tells you almost nothing of the actual friction loss of a hub under load.
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Nice wheels.
However, I'm afraid you'll notice virtually no difference in the friction of the hubs. First, hub friction is a pretty small part of the whole equation. So if you could somehow ride on a frictionless hub, the difference between that and a relatively good hub would hardly be perceptible.
Second, what you're seeing in how long it takes 2 different hubs to quit spinning, is a difference in the friction from the seals on the bearings. That tells you almost nothing of the actual friction loss of a hub under load.
However, I'm afraid you'll notice virtually no difference in the friction of the hubs. First, hub friction is a pretty small part of the whole equation. So if you could somehow ride on a frictionless hub, the difference between that and a relatively good hub would hardly be perceptible.
Second, what you're seeing in how long it takes 2 different hubs to quit spinning, is a difference in the friction from the seals on the bearings. That tells you almost nothing of the actual friction loss of a hub under load.
08-20-15, 07:16 AM
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No infinite gears are better than pawls.
I rolled a new defy 3 wheel the other day that was still in the store, and it rolled just as short a time as mine on my stock wheelset, so I feel my new wheelset is far better , so that tells me that it's definately a lower class wheel set on the stock bike , I figured new look pedals, better seat , and now a new better custom built wheelset, next thing is to upgrade to an 11 speed rear ,and get rid of my Shimano sora ' and up grade to an ultegras system then I'm done , but as much surfing as I've done and reviewing on wheel sets imma have to disagree with you merlin it's gotta be better ,and I'll find out how much fri
I rolled a new defy 3 wheel the other day that was still in the store, and it rolled just as short a time as mine on my stock wheelset, so I feel my new wheelset is far better , so that tells me that it's definately a lower class wheel set on the stock bike , I figured new look pedals, better seat , and now a new better custom built wheelset, next thing is to upgrade to an 11 speed rear ,and get rid of my Shimano sora ' and up grade to an ultegras system then I'm done , but as much surfing as I've done and reviewing on wheel sets imma have to disagree with you merlin it's gotta be better ,and I'll find out how much fri
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Enjoy your new wheels. That's a good quality build and should provide years of service.
08-20-15, 04:42 PM
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Small world. I run Hed Belgium C2's with DT Swiss 350 hubs (28/32) on one bike. Not the lightest - but neither am I - and the ride is great.
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No infinite gears are better than pawls.
I rolled a new defy 3 wheel the other day that was still in the store, and it rolled just as short a time as mine on my stock wheelset, so I feel my new wheelset is far better , so that tells me that it's definately a lower class wheel set on the stock bike , I figured new look pedals, better seat , and now a new better custom built wheelset, next thing is to upgrade to an 11 speed rear ,and get rid of my Shimano sora ' and up grade to an ultegras system then I'm done , but as much surfing as I've done and reviewing on wheel sets imma have to disagree with you merlin it's gotta be better ,and I'll find out how much fri
I rolled a new defy 3 wheel the other day that was still in the store, and it rolled just as short a time as mine on my stock wheelset, so I feel my new wheelset is far better , so that tells me that it's definately a lower class wheel set on the stock bike , I figured new look pedals, better seat , and now a new better custom built wheelset, next thing is to upgrade to an 11 speed rear ,and get rid of my Shimano sora ' and up grade to an ultegras system then I'm done , but as much surfing as I've done and reviewing on wheel sets imma have to disagree with you merlin it's gotta be better ,and I'll find out how much fri
08-20-15, 05:52 PM
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I didn't mean to totally rain on your parade. Nice built stuff is nice to have. And having a second set of wheels is always good. Just don't except a perceptible difference in speed from smoother rolling hubs.
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08-22-15, 02:27 PM
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Well after my first ride Friday pm I went to a 17.1 avg and had been at 15.5- 16 at the most , with the old wheelset I can definately tell that the new set is on there the slightest hills a ruled on and hills which I normally went down to small crank I was able to stay on big crank and just coasting was so sweet , definately worth every penny I spent on them heck at my halfway point I was avg 18.8 .I AIN'T NEVER went that high during a ride
08-22-15, 03:03 PM
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Well after my first ride Friday pm I went to a 17.1 avg and had been at 15.5- 16 at the most , with the old wheelset I can definately tell that the new set is on there the slightest hills a ruled on and hills which I normally went down to small crank I was able to stay on big crank and just coasting was so sweet , definately worth every penny I spent on them heck at my halfway point I was avg 18.8 .I AIN'T NEVER went that high during a ride
08-22-15, 03:07 PM
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Well after my first ride Friday pm I went to a 17.1 avg and had been at 15.5- 16 at the most , with the old wheelset I can definately tell that the new set is on there the slightest hills a ruled on and hills which I normally went down to small crank I was able to stay on big crank and just coasting was so sweet , definately worth every penny I spent on them heck at my halfway point I was avg 18.8 .I AIN'T NEVER went that high during a ride
08-22-15, 03:23 PM
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Well after my first ride Friday pm I went to a 17.1 avg and had been at 15.5- 16 at the most , with the old wheelset I can definately tell that the new set is on there the slightest hills a ruled on and hills which I normally went down to small crank I was able to stay on big crank and just coasting was so sweet , definately worth every penny I spent on them heck at my halfway point I was avg 18.8 .I AIN'T NEVER went that high during a ride
08-22-15, 03:34 PM
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You are probably noticing an average speed increase due to:
1) Placebo effect of new gear. Nothing at all wrong with this! "17.1" is your new benchmark! Congratulations!
2) Lighter total rim/tire weight. Especially if your stock tires were wire beaded. The Continental GP 4000's are a great tire and "spin-up" really nice.
As Greg Lemond once said about the advantages of higher end kit, "It doesn't make it any easier... you just go faster!"
Happy trails with the new wheels... and soon you'll be pushing "20!"
1) Placebo effect of new gear. Nothing at all wrong with this! "17.1" is your new benchmark! Congratulations!
2) Lighter total rim/tire weight. Especially if your stock tires were wire beaded. The Continental GP 4000's are a great tire and "spin-up" really nice.
As Greg Lemond once said about the advantages of higher end kit, "It doesn't make it any easier... you just go faster!"
Happy trails with the new wheels... and soon you'll be pushing "20!"
08-22-15, 04:02 PM
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You are probably noticing an average speed increase due to:
1) Placebo effect of new gear. Nothing at all wrong with this! "17.1" is your new benchmark! Congratulations!
2) Lighter total rim/tire weight. Especially if your stock tires were wire beaded. The Continental GP 4000's are a great tire and "spin-up" really nice.
As Greg Lemond once said about the advantages of higher end kit, "It doesn't make it any easier... you just go faster!"
Happy trails with the new wheels... and soon you'll be pushing "20!"
1) Placebo effect of new gear. Nothing at all wrong with this! "17.1" is your new benchmark! Congratulations!
2) Lighter total rim/tire weight. Especially if your stock tires were wire beaded. The Continental GP 4000's are a great tire and "spin-up" really nice.
As Greg Lemond once said about the advantages of higher end kit, "It doesn't make it any easier... you just go faster!"
Happy trails with the new wheels... and soon you'll be pushing "20!"
08-22-15, 04:38 PM
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You don't need $1500 wheels to go "20" (but it helps!)