Tarmac's stock Mavic Kysrium Equipe, how much of a difference will I notice
11-30-07, 08:48 PM
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Tarmac's stock Mavic Kysrium Equipe, how much of a difference will I notice
in handling, climbing, speed and overall performance if I change to something like a Mavic Ksyrium ES or Easton ORION II? I picked these wheels because they seem to be durable and good for everyday use.
11-30-07, 10:18 PM
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You won't notice much. I mean, you'll find that the bike is a bit lighter and that the wheels may spin up a bit better, but nothing immense. The Equipes are great wheels, so it's not like you're coming from a set of junky old Alex wheels. Buy some new wheels if you want, and if you have the money, but don't be disappointed if you find that you're still climbing hills at the same rate as before and if your bike handles exactly the same as before.
11-30-07, 10:43 PM
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you will notice a considerable bling factor difference in your group ride with the Es' however the orions are good also they do not get the benefit that the " one red spoke " supplies...
Go carbon and you will notice a performance difference. reynolds Mid V can be had at the same price of ES. sometimes cheaper.
Go carbon and you will notice a performance difference. reynolds Mid V can be had at the same price of ES. sometimes cheaper.
12-01-07, 06:47 AM
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you will notice a considerable bling factor difference in your group ride with the Es' however the orions are good also they do not get the benefit that the " one red spoke " supplies...
Go carbon and you will notice a performance difference. reynolds Mid V can be had at the same price of ES. sometimes cheaper.
Go carbon and you will notice a performance difference. reynolds Mid V can be had at the same price of ES. sometimes cheaper.
12-01-07, 07:03 AM
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Your bike will lose +/- 200 grams. I think equipes feel soft compared to ssc-sl and I have both.
12-01-07, 11:42 AM
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yes reynolds makes a very good carbon wheel that many use for training rides. (both clincher and Tubular)
Reynolds DV46T or DV46C comes to mind.
12-01-07, 12:39 PM
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I own both Equipes and ES's and I feel a big difference. I ride in Houston, which is mostly flat, so I can't comment on hills, but I think the ES's roll much better on the flats.
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I own both. There's a big difference in stiffness.
If you want to train on carbon, the Mavic Carbones are pretty indestructible.
If you want to train on carbon, the Mavic Carbones are pretty indestructible.
12-02-07, 11:34 AM
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Thanks for the suggestion of the Mavic Carbones GatorFl; I really never gave them much of a look. Interesting, I tried a search but didn't find much talk about these wheels, I'm going to look at them a bit more though.
