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06-06-11 | 11:22 AM

#26

2ndGen

CAADdict

Joined: Jul 2009

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From: BF Heaven

Bikes: 2009 Cannondale CAAD9-?

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtwally

I am not sure if 2010 Ksyrium Elite meets your stated goals, but if so Performance Bike has an anniversary sale for $399. Wt on them is 1550 gm.

regards, curtwally

The sale was/is for 2010's (pretty much identical to the 2011's except for graphics).
And that is a crazy steal of a deal.

06-06-11 | 11:57 AM

#27

eippo1

I like beans

Joined: Feb 2007

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From: Meffa, MA

Bikes: Tarmac Pro, Bianchi Zurigo, Raleigh Gran Sport, Fuji Del Rey, Ironman Centurion

Quote:

Originally Posted by caloso

I have a similar one. This thread is about what happened to the bike, which was destroyed. The front rim was slightly bent at the impact point, but that was fixed with a little judicious vise-grip and dremel work. I'm still riding those wheels--in fact I rode them to work today and will do some hard intervals on them later at lunch.

I remember this thread. Looks like you're still riding the Cervelo from your avatar. Should have been enough time for you to upgrade to an Oltre by now

06-06-11 | 12:48 PM

#28

valleycyclist

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Joined: Jul 2010

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From: California

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Originally Posted by ericm979

The lighter wheels feel fast but the actual difference in performance is small, and you'll only see it on climbs. And with the Ksyriums you'll see an increase in aerodynamic drag as they are one of the poorer wheels for that.

I'd look into a custom set (kinlin Xr270 or XR300 rims on white ind. hubs make a good set of wheels) or the soul wheels. I don't particularly like the soul rear hub's drive side flange spacing, but I need wheels with good lateral stiffness.

A White Industries/Kinlin wheelset is definitely a good choice, and those hubs are much better than what you will find on most factory wheelsets.

They will definitely feel fast, but as mentioned above, actual speed differences will most likely not be noticable. You may notice an improvement in ride quality/wheel stiffness from your current wheels.

06-06-11 | 01:03 PM

#29

Stefan.

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Joined: Sep 2010

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From: Eugene Oregon

Bikes: 2007 f3 13 pinarello

I got a pair of HED Bastognes for $350/1409 grams. They were slightly used, but in great shape. These are very nice wheels, and feel very stiff and strong considering their weight. I do only weigh 150 pounds though.

06-06-11 | 02:45 PM

#30

Padley

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Joined: Nov 2010

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Bikes: 2005 Specialized Allez elite triple

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtwally

I am not sure if 2010 Ksyrium Elite meets your stated goals, but if so Performance Bike has an anniversary sale for $399. Wt on them is 1550 gm.

regards, curtwally

Can you provide a link to this deal? I can't find it for the life of me.