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10-07-17, 01:14 PM
#1101
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I am looking into buying a pair of Chinese Crabon clinchers to replace my Williams 38s, the front is cracked and they are 5 years old.
A little research suggests Yoeleo is a reputable supplier.
Should I start a thread in the 41?? Or should I wait until after I buy them to see if I made a good choice and/or got a good buy?
A little research suggests Yoeleo is a reputable supplier.
Should I start a thread in the 41?? Or should I wait until after I buy them to see if I made a good choice and/or got a good buy?
10-07-17, 01:17 PM
#1102
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Phew. I am beat. Today's double metric half was SUPPOSED TO BE an A- ride. The problem is that there was no A ride, so a bunch of A riders crashed (not literally) my A- ride with predictable results. Pace was fast. We also had five flats, which I am blaming on those stupid chestnuts which were all over the roads. One rider broke his RD cable and was stuck in the 12t in back, so I sent him home on the flattest roads I could think of.
Anything happen while I was out riding?
Anything happen while I was out riding?
I got stuck behind a tour bus descending from the observatory. That sucks.
10-07-17, 01:27 PM
#1103
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Standing when going uphill un-weights the rear wheel which is particularly problematic on loose surfaces - in the battle between rear wheel traction and the torque of my massive guads, these conditions tip the field in favor of the guads and the rear wheel will often slip.
10-07-17, 01:32 PM
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10-07-17, 01:34 PM
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10-07-17, 02:07 PM
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FWIW, in all seriousness, I just saw some love for Yoeleo over on ST.
10-07-17, 03:06 PM
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I am leaning towards 50mm depth, my current ones are 38 and I don't mind a little more aero. But not sure. Maybe 38F 50R? Sounds like another job for the 41!
10-07-17, 03:07 PM
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The workswell site does show some wheels, but interestingly no price info. I sent them an email inquiring. Kinda funny they don't show the prices, but wtf do I know?
10-07-17, 03:27 PM
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Such a beautiful ride this am, 12 miles of single track. Sweet sweet ride on a pair of trails called Grout Bay and Hanna Flats.
10-07-17, 03:29 PM
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Yeah, they look pretty good and although their prices are not super cheap, they have a good reputation and are several hundred less than the comparable wheels from western brands.
I am leaning towards 50mm depth, my current ones are 38 and I don't mind a little more aero. But not sure. Maybe 38F 50R? Sounds like another job for the 41!
I am leaning towards 50mm depth, my current ones are 38 and I don't mind a little more aero. But not sure. Maybe 38F 50R? Sounds like another job for the 41!
And the mullet option doesn't really make sense for 30-something fronts; it makes more sense with a 50+ front and an even-deeper rear if you don't want to (or can't) go all the way to a disc. So 404/808 makes sense. It makes much less to go 303/404. You're sacrificing too much depth (and therefor aero) at the front, where it really matters. If you want a mid-depth front much below 40mm, just match front-rear.
10-07-17, 03:38 PM
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You actually use your wheels, so I wouldn't bother with Chinese rims. Buy something from here or the UK that will last like the Williams wheels. Excel has some closeouts. Fork over the money, you cheapskate.
10-07-17, 03:44 PM
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I wouldn't go much deeper than 50mm for the front. Deeper rear is fine. My Cervelo has psimet 50/58s. That's a good option to consider. White Industries T11 hubs and they would outlast the rims.
10-07-17, 03:47 PM
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Truth is that Mrs datlas is the MOF and she does not see the value in bike schwag.
10-07-17, 03:48 PM
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10-07-17, 04:09 PM
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I get the allure of the Chinese carbon rims. Some of the higher end stuff, like those Workswell frames, are enticing.
I've had a carbon wheel almost fail twice - once in Sante Fe and once on Flagstaff. I'd rather not do that again. If it's the difference of $300-400, my face is worth it. I would buy a Performance discounted Reynolds wheelset or something from psimet or Fairwheel or November or Boyd.
I've had a carbon wheel almost fail twice - once in Sante Fe and once on Flagstaff. I'd rather not do that again. If it's the difference of $300-400, my face is worth it. I would buy a Performance discounted Reynolds wheelset or something from psimet or Fairwheel or November or Boyd.
10-07-17, 04:13 PM
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10-07-17, 04:21 PM
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10-07-17, 04:33 PM
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Oh, if $1k is in the ballpark, yeah, you could find some closeouts from Reynolds, Williams or the like. My Assaults were under $1200 from a UK seller. I'd look at Fulcrum Quattro Carbons, too.
10-07-17, 04:36 PM
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I thought I made some sort of breach of etiquette. If people want to ride gravel that is fine by me but I just don't get it, but that is my problem. My racing days are long gone ( I was never good.)
I don't know how some here can still do it so well. Kudos for the dedication.
I don't know how some here can still do it so well. Kudos for the dedication.
10-07-17, 04:37 PM
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10-07-17, 04:37 PM
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10-07-17, 04:39 PM
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