Do you have more than one set of wheels for different riding conditions?
12-16-07, 10:20 AM
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Do you have more than one set of wheels for different riding conditions?
I just purchased a set of Mavic Esyrium ES wheels and I’m thinking about using them mostly for weekend training on better road conditions while keeping my Mavic Equipe wheels and using them for everyday commuting. I only have one bike (Specialized Tarmac) at the moment so it currently needs to server both purposes.
I guess this is a question for the non-racing guys since I would think they normally have more than one set of wheels.
I guess this is a question for the non-racing guys since I would think they normally have more than one set of wheels.
12-16-07, 10:34 AM
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I have 2 sets of wheels for each of my bikes.
The tubulars wheels are for nice roads, while the clincher wheels are for winter riding or crappy roads.
The tubulars wheels are for nice roads, while the clincher wheels are for winter riding or crappy roads.
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It is always a good idea to have a second set of wheels. If something goes wrong with one set you can ride the other while the broken set get repaired.
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12-16-07, 10:47 AM
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One set with 36 3x, heavy wide rims, one set of mixed hubs with open pro rims. The first has crossesque 35s on it, for use on fire road stuff, and for later use with studded tires in the winter, the other has skinny tires on it.
All conditions and circumstances are covered with a slight change in brake adjustment.
All conditions and circumstances are covered with a slight change in brake adjustment.
12-16-07, 10:50 AM
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too lazy to exhange wheelsets. But, I do have different bikes for such.
12-16-07, 10:52 AM
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I keep a set of tubulars for racing, clinchers for racing where carbon is not suited and a couple sets of training wheels(1 set/bike,3 total) for daily use.
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I just purchased a set of Mavic Esyrium ES wheels and I’m thinking about using them mostly for weekend training on better road conditions while keeping my Mavic Equipe wheels and using them for everyday commuting. I only have one bike (Specialized Tarmac) at the moment so it currently needs to server both purposes.
I guess this is a question for the non-racing guys since I would think they normally have more than one set of wheels.
I guess this is a question for the non-racing guys since I would think they normally have more than one set of wheels.
Ksyrium ES/Conti Gatorskins for better road conditions
Aksium/Conti GP 4 season for rain/winter
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Mavic Open Pro/Record with 13-26 cassette for every day and skinny or fat tires - depending on the frame I'm riding. Neutrons with 13-29 cassette for longer rides and more hills.
12-16-07, 11:28 AM
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I just purchased a set of Mavic Esyrium ES wheels and I’m thinking about using them mostly for weekend training on better road conditions while keeping my Mavic Equipe wheels and using them for everyday commuting. I only have one bike (Specialized Tarmac) at the moment so it currently needs to server both purposes.
I guess this is a question for the non-racing guys since I would think they normally have more than one set of wheels.
I guess this is a question for the non-racing guys since I would think they normally have more than one set of wheels.
12-16-07, 11:35 AM
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I have many kinds of road wheels of different designs with different tires, for different uses. They are attached to bikes.
12-16-07, 11:54 AM
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Last edited by MulliganAl; 12-16-07 at 11:59 AM.
