That's how the 41 rolls.

We should just get rid of all of threads except the n00bie sticky and Addiction.

Mods should save this idea for an April 1 prank.

And delete this post.

The cat's out of the bag.

How about these Shimano Ultegras - Shimano Ultegra WH-6800 Road Wheelset
Look nice and the bike Nazis won't get on you. I was looking at the Vueltas myself. I don't care what other people think. I'm 62. Screw them!

They're twice the price and heavier than the Vueltas, and they still have an aluminium hub.

I don't care if they call me Fred Alfred McFredrickson. I already ordered the Corsa Lites and I can't wait to use them.

Good for you! Please post back after you've ridden them for awhile. I'd like to hear what you think.

I've run the HD's for some time because of my weight (240+ pounds.) In fact I have three sets of them, the oldest having somewhere between 5-7K miles. They roll very fast and ride much lighter than they are...until you pick up the bike. I tried one set of the "Lights" and broke a rear spoke at just over 1500 miles. At that time the spoke holes in the hub were no longer round so I didn't fix them. They were true and tight out of the box (which is what I've become use to from this company) but unlike the HD's did require some truing from time to time.

I want to see how the new rim graphics look on your Emonda, please post a couple pictures once you get the wheels/tires. Here's mine with the older style Corsa Lites-

Will do. I think the old ones still look good! The graphics are a little flashy, yes, but the rim isn't tall enough for it to be too much on the eyes, IMHO.

I have the newer Vuelta Corsa SLR and to me the graphics are too understated. Someone in the club has the older wheels and I personally like the louder look.

In the end, when you are on the bike, you can't see the graphics so what does it matter.

Here it is. To say the graphics are understated now would be...an understatement. Sorry the pic sucks. Sun was shining right on it.

Oh wow they really are low key! Interesting. What do you think so far? Noticeably lighter?

They are definitely lighter than my stock Bontragers. I'm still waiting to hear back from them on my weight question, but if I had to guess, it's probably about a pound less for the set. They definitely feel lighter on climbs and in general riding, but part of that might have to do with the GP 4000s II's, which seem to have much better rolling resistance than my Bontrager R1's.

Here's a slightly grainy close-up pic of the rear wheel. You can really only see the VUELTA CORSA when you're up close.

Glad to hear your're enjoying the new wheels and tires!

FYI, you can edit the photo after first posting it to enlarge it significantly. Just click on "Edit Post", double click the photo and select the size you want.

Awesome! Never knew that, thanks. I updated both posts.

I forgot to mention... I don't know if the rim is not as wide as my Bontragers or something, but it seems I need to pull my brake lever harder to engage my brakes now, and I don't like it. Is adjustment of the calipers usually necessary when changing wheels?

Did you open the brake release tabs when removing the old wheels and then maybe forget to close them?

I don't remember the rim width being any different between the Bontragers and Vueltas on my bike, but you can adjust them wit the barrel adjusters, or just release the cable clamp and tighten it up if you're out of play in the adjuster.

Lol, nope. I did make sure to close them.

I may have knocked something during install or something and loosened them up I guess.

Sure, it is very common to need to adjust the brake caliper spread when switching out wheels unless all your rims are identical. Just like it is common to have to adjust the rear derailleur cable length unless all your hubs are identical. Easy enough to do.

Just got a 25% off at Nashbar and ordered the Vuelta Corsa Lites for $194.99. They have got to be better than the Chariot Wheels I've been riding from the 16th century.

I don't know. If the red was brighter I don't know how it would look with the yellow decals on your bike. I have some Bontrager Race Lites that are very subdued and they look OK. Nice looking bike, by the way!