Old 08-03-11 | 10:09 PM
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Bikes: 2015 Cannondale Evo Hi mod

first impressions of new wheels (What else should I be looking for)

ok so I got my new boyd vitesse 30mm wheel today and just got back form a 25 mile ride with some good hills.

Here are my first impressions:

-since I have been sick for the past week and a half I haven't ridden at all so the first 5 miles, I COULDN'T TELL A DIFFERENCE! I started thinking I just blew $500 just to make my bike look nicer. After focusing in on the feel of the wheels I started to feel the aerodynamics while going down hills. Defenitly felt the physics while on the flats as well. Since the day i purchased the wheels, I had the impression that the biggest difference would be in climbing but that was the least I felt, though I did feel it to be a little easier.

So the changes I felt:
-able to keep a straighter line/maintain higher speed
-faster descents down hills
-climbing hills were a little easier

Is there anything else that I should specifically be noticing or looking for?

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