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Old 04-03-08 | 07:44 PM
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From: the pesto of cities

Bikes: Davidson Impulse, Merckx Titanium AX, Bruce Gordon Rock & Road, Cross Check custom build, On-One Il Pomino, Shawver Cycles cross, Zion 737, Mercian Vincitore, Brompton S1L, Charge Juicer

I'm considering aero carbon wheels as my next major purchase (in several months) thanks mostly to you jerks

Right now Flashpoint FP60 is at the top of the list, or Planet X if I decide to go with tubs. Having seen the Flashpoints up close they look pretty well put together. They're really no heavier than a DA/Open Pro wheelset, which in my world is light enough. I would probably run Velocity Veloplugs instead of rim tape if I get them (or any other carbon clincher) because they're lighter and would allow access to internal spoke nipples more easily.

For a significant weight savings I would be willing to hassle with swapping brake pads when I swap wheels, but in reality I'm pretty lazy, and I would want to run my boring 32h 3x wheelset at least half the time.

Any used candidates would have to be pretty cheap/nice. I'd rather have a warranty/crash replacement option.

All-carbon clinchers just seem like the worst of both worlds to me. I'd rather not be riding a hooked carbon rim and have a sudden blowout on a rough road. I also want something that doesn't take proprietary or oddball spokes.
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