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Old 12-29-06, 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
I wouldn't risk it, if a carbon blade breaks on a carbon bladed wheel like that it's toast, if a spoke breaks on a spoked wheel, it can be replaced.

If you are thinking abut them for the though of weight savings, for that kind of application, seeing how far metal has gone and the advances in rim building, the weight savings on a big piece of carbon(In this case pieces) like that is pretty much impractical. You're better off losing extra weight by either: riding more and get the motor(you) lighter or stronger, upgrading to lighter cranks/stem/handlebars/seatpost/saddle. If you want light on the cheapside, ditch all the gears, shifters, and deraillieurs, suspension fork and go rigid SS.
I know, there is absolutely no good reason for me to use those wheels on this particular project. I just want to.
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