Boyd Vitesse or Soul 3.0SL????
04-04-12, 06:08 PM
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I have had the Soul 3.0's for about 1000 miles and they roll really well and all but...I had a spoke snap at the nipple about a month ago. Sean sent several new spokes at no charge but if you go with Soul, get the brass nipples. Allegedly they last longer.
04-04-12, 08:25 PM
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No allegedly about it, brass nipples are more durable than aluminum.
Regarding Ksyrium Elites they are really stiff and tough. They are a bit heavier than Boyds and I dislike the bladed spokes in crosswind. I ride Ksyrium Elites and my wife's bike has Boyd Rouleur. If I bought again today, I would try Vitesse. At 178 I don't think I need the tank-like durability.
Regarding Ksyrium Elites they are really stiff and tough. They are a bit heavier than Boyds and I dislike the bladed spokes in crosswind. I ride Ksyrium Elites and my wife's bike has Boyd Rouleur. If I bought again today, I would try Vitesse. At 178 I don't think I need the tank-like durability.
04-05-12, 06:27 AM
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04-05-12, 07:19 AM
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04-05-12, 09:13 AM
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boyd
- responds to technical questions fast
- ships fast
- aren't infamous for breaking spokes
- have a good hub
- have the best spokes (sapim cx ray)
- are competitively priced
the alleged nut-hugging is deserved.
- responds to technical questions fast
- ships fast
- aren't infamous for breaking spokes
- have a good hub
- have the best spokes (sapim cx ray)
- are competitively priced
the alleged nut-hugging is deserved.
04-05-12, 11:17 AM
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23mm width and 30mm depth, yes. adjusting bladed spokes is definitely easier though. if you dont do your own build or touching up, i suppose its still all placebo.
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