I got the new XXX race lite wheels in today.
08-06-04, 06:31 PM
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I got the new XXX race lite wheels in today.
First, I have to say, oh my god! The lightest pair of wheels I have ever picked up. WOW!!!
They are the Triple X-lite wheels by bontrager, 2005. It's the same wheel set that lance used on the L' Alpe D'huez (sp?) time trial.
Carbon Fiber wheel, $1600 retail.
If your LBS gets a set in, take a trip just to pick them up. It's worth it. I honestly couldn't believe how light they were.
BTW, if you're over 160lbs, don't bother getting a set
They are the Triple X-lite wheels by bontrager, 2005. It's the same wheel set that lance used on the L' Alpe D'huez (sp?) time trial.
Carbon Fiber wheel, $1600 retail.
If your LBS gets a set in, take a trip just to pick them up. It's worth it. I honestly couldn't believe how light they were.
BTW, if you're over 160lbs, don't bother getting a set
08-06-04, 06:41 PM
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What did you pay for them?
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
What did you pay for them?
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08-06-04, 08:33 PM
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Are you familiar with other high end racing wheels to compare these against, like Zipp 303s?
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Originally Posted by Moonshot
Are you familiar with other high end racing wheels to compare these against, like Zipp 303s?
08-06-04, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BigFloppyLlama
Will you be using them solely as a climbing wheel, or as an every day wheel?
08-06-04, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by limey
I dont think he will using them for anything. He works at a bike shop and they have them for sale.
08-06-04, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by limey
I dont think he will using them for anything. He works at a bike shop and they have them for sale.
08-07-04, 08:24 AM
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sounds sweet. though i held a set of Zipp 202s the other day--1000 grams TOTAL. almost uncomfortably light. of course, you pay about $1.50 a gram...
