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Old 03-22-26 | 09:02 PM
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Woodrims
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Originally Posted by bobsyourbike
I've had GEL 280s, Ambrosio Cronos, and Fiamme Yellows and Ergals since the late 70s, my racing days. I rarely weigh over 150 lbs and "ride light" so I've had really good luck with them. In more recent years I've built even lighter wheels including a couple pairs of 24h and one pair of vintage 20h (Scheeren Weltmeisters). This was pure dumb luck to crash the Mavic yesterday. I was distracted by something off the road and when I looked back there were the potholes. The winter wasn't harsh here but it was very wet at times and it's taken a toll on some roads.
Bob Freeman





I always was jealous of folks who could get away with light wheels. I raced at 158 pounds, but as a 6'1" sprinter, and trashed several GEL 280s before I wised up. I could get away with 330s, barely, with at least 32 spokes. Mostly I counted on GP4s and SSCs with 36 holes.
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