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Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

...jump...jump...jump...jump...

...jump...jump...jump...jump...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

illusiumd The preceding bickering is why we...

illusiumd

The preceding bickering is why we generally keep these threads in the "Clyde and Athena" forum:-) Hope you already got what you needed from this one.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 07:04 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

Unless things have changed, they cut back to only...

Unless things have changed, they cut back to only producing pretty basic choices. SS, DB, etc. I think the brand changed hands a few years ago. Although, I can't remember the details.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

I've often wondered the same thing and all I can...

I've often wondered the same thing and all I can come up with is: That it's sort of in between everything. It is not fashionable wide, it is not racey light, it's not massively durable, it's not...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

Those ultra thin spokes provide a lot of stretch...

Those ultra thin spokes provide a lot of stretch at moderate tension. I have limited experience with them. Only on friends' wheels and not my own. They stretch so much that you can run out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 04:42 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

Perhaps this will suffice: 2013 Rim Roundup -...

Perhaps this will suffice: 2013 Rim Roundup - Fair Wheel Bikes (http://fairwheelbikes.com/c/forums/topic/2013-rim-roundup/)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 04:23 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

My apologies. Yes, the Aerohead is slightly...

My apologies. Yes, the Aerohead is slightly narrower and a few grams lighter than the A23. Is anyone using the Aerodead anymore?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

I never said it wasn't. Your point?

I never said it wasn't. Your point?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

Um,...... I would move that car analogy to more...

Um,...... I would move that car analogy to more like 100,000 miles. And, then, yes it is. And we aren't talking about the entire car, or bike, or wheel, in this case. Just one component.

And,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 03:10 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

To a degree you are correct, but, he hasn't...

To a degree you are correct, but, he hasn't provided us with just how good a deal the white industry hubs. He hasn't put any dollar and cents figures to any of this. But, I would be extremely...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

I've been attempting to stay out of this bicker...

I've been attempting to stay out of this bicker fest. But, I must respectfully declare that I do not view 3000 miles as "substantial" in determining a rims long term durability. And, I write much...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 02:05 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

So, back to the OP's actual situation. He's...

So, back to the OP's actual situation.

He's a big guy who would consier a KHS Flight 747. But, has decided to go with a 64cm Soma Smoothie ES instead, as primarily a commuting and fitness bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-14, 09:11 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

Just to put some perspective to this discussion...

Just to put some perspective to this discussion and for those who aren't familliar with the back story:

The previous wheel set that the OP had so much trouble with was a set of 32 hole Mavic Open...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-14, 10:39 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

You could put 29'er mtb tires on an A23 if you...

You could put 29'er mtb tires on an A23 if you wanted to and as long as you respect their realative pressure limits. Any 23-32mm road tire is going to be fine. I concur with those who are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,630
Posted By bigfred

The WI hubs are very nice. But, as others have...

The WI hubs are very nice. But, as others have already stated, they are somewhat jewelery with regard to wheel durability.

The A23s are a fine rim. But, they wouldn't come to mind as a "clyde"...
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