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Old 08-20-08 | 09:25 AM
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From: Isla Vista (Santa Barbara) and Berkeley

Bikes: 1979 Motobecane Nomade Sprint, homegrown fixie

Originally Posted by kmart
I think he was talking about 28 spokes, not 700x28 tires. Seems like the ceramic would be useful if you brake a lot during descents or if you ride in wet weather a lot.
yeah, the ceramic is a lot rougher providing a much better (more powerful) braking surface, and it stays that way in wet conditions rather than gettins slick like regular rim brakes.

i took a look at them in the LBS but they were out of my price range but they seem like pretty sweet wheels.
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