Switching out B43
02-10-11, 12:37 AM
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Switching out B43
Hey i was a dumbass and bought a set of b43s as my first wheelset to use as a daily commuter on my fixed gear bike. Would it be worth it to spend the extra money on a lighter wheelset such as the mavic open pro?
02-10-11, 06:56 AM
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You just worried about the extra weight? Just think of it as training, or get the open pro's.
02-10-11, 08:12 AM
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i would like to request a bffgss photochop for use in these instances. it would have a soldier on the left, an eagle on the right, and ribbon with "support our economies" in the center, or make whatever you want.
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Sell them on CL or w/e and get some more if they bug you that much, cxp22's would be a fair bit lighter than what you have...
02-10-11, 07:54 PM
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I mean, if you like how they look and don't care about some extra weight, keep them.
If you hate them and want something else, get something else.
Alternatively, flip a coin.
My opinion? I'd keep them. I think they look cool and the weight just makes it more MANLY. AGH.
If you hate them and want something else, get something else.
Alternatively, flip a coin.
My opinion? I'd keep them. I think they look cool and the weight just makes it more MANLY. AGH.
02-10-11, 08:05 PM
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You can try the wabi wheelset, I Used to have a similar pair on my fix Gear, But then i changed to something like the b43, I really wish i would use the lighter wheelset though.
02-12-11, 01:05 PM
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YOu will feel the difference. when climbing up hill, my Mavic CXP33 is way~~~~~ beteer than those B43 that weight 20 pounds each.
get open pro and sell those B43 to hipsters!
get open pro and sell those B43 to hipsters!
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If your wheels are in good shape you can probably sell them for close to $200 to some hipster. There are silver Open Pros to Formulas on Velomine for $200.
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02-12-11, 01:49 PM
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Your buny B43 rims are nothing, NOTHING!, compared to a set of Chukkers. Rock the B43s until they fall apart or someone makes fun of them.
02-12-11, 07:23 PM
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B43s weigh more than Chukkers. In fact, I think they weigh more than anything. Like, almost twice as much as a normal set of road rims. Ridiculous.
02-12-11, 08:50 PM
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deeep veeeeeeez=more steaz. just kidding(maybe). +1 for OP's or CXP's. Check out kinlins too.
02-13-11, 12:28 AM
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hmm i know lighter rims improve your acceleration/ climbing but do they help your top speed or make you less tired over time on a long ride?
02-13-11, 12:45 AM
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*bought b43's for commuting*
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02-13-11, 03:00 AM
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honestly does weight really matter on a commuter? you're not running some crazy time trials on your way to work are you? haha 
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I do some crazy time trial on my way to work/school everyday because I'm late...
to me, commuting= short intense cycling session, doesn't matter it's 5min or 15mins, I'm tired after every commute I do...
to me, commuting= short intense cycling session, doesn't matter it's 5min or 15mins, I'm tired after every commute I do...
02-13-11, 12:11 PM
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02-14-11, 04:33 PM
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well I couldn't imagine the weight difference would make a big difference on a 5 to 15 minute ride, be it intense or just cruising. just my two cents though.
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