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uncrx2003 03-01-14 02:22 PM

Wheels opinion
 
I'm looking at another set of wheels. I really love the shimano hubs. I used to have the Dura Ace 9000 C24 wheels. I'm looking for something a little deeper like 50-60mm. Therefore I'm really like what I'm reading about the Dura Ace C50. I can get this set for $1445. What else should I be looking at? Flo 60?...

Bah Humbug 03-01-14 03:13 PM

A little less than that will get you a set of the November Rail52s. They're right in the depth range you're looking for, great wheels, and a great company to work with. Of course, that's not with Shimano hubs, but the hubs are fine nonetheless. And you can get them with White Industries or Chris King if you'd like.

uncrx2003 03-01-14 05:53 PM


Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 16539213)
A little less than that will get you a set of the November Rail52s. They're right in the depth range you're looking for, great wheels, and a great company to work with. Of course, that's not with Shimano hubs, but the hubs are fine nonetheless. And you can get them with White Industries or Chris King if you'd like.

Thanks. I did look at November but after thinking it over, I pulled the trigger on the C50. At $1445, it's the cheapest price I could find in the States. Even cheaper than UK. Now I need to save up for a crank base powermeter since I'm selling my powertap.

big chainring 03-01-14 06:39 PM

Ok I'll bite. For real? Just short of $1500 for a set of wheels? Do they at least come with tires? And if not, what sort of tires do you put on $1500 wheels?

uncrx2003 03-01-14 07:40 PM


Originally Posted by big chainring (Post 16539625)
Ok I'll bite. For real? Just short of $1500 for a set of wheels? Do they at least come with tires? And if not, what sort of tires do you put on $1500 wheels?

Is there anything in cycling that's not overpriced? If it makes you happy then why not. I make a good living and can afford it. Do I need a $4500 bike? Of course not but I buy it because I like it. Hell, why do people pay $3000 for Zipp wheels? Maybe because the want to?

big chainring 03-01-14 07:50 PM

Great. I didn't know you could spend $3000 on wheels either. What tires do you put on these wheels?

Silvercivic27 03-01-14 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by big chainring (Post 16539783)
Great. I didn't know you could spend $3000 on wheels either. What tires do you put on these wheels?

gp4000s or Evo CXs, troll.

Jiggle 03-01-14 08:32 PM


Originally Posted by uncrx2003 (Post 16539052)
Therefore I'm really like what I'm reading about the Dura Ace C50. I can get this set for $1445. What else should I be looking at? Flo 60?...

I'm thinking c24 9000s are what you need. They're the perfect blend of aero and light.

uncrx2003 03-01-14 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by Jiggle (Post 16539858)
I'm thinking c24 9000s are what you need. They're the perfect blend of aero and light.

I had the c24. They were indeed phenomenal. I just wanted to try something deeper.

Jiggle 03-01-14 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by uncrx2003 (Post 16539875)
I had the c24. They were indeed phenomenal. I just wanted to try something deeper.

Why do you make life so hard? You should have enjoyed your C24s, but now you have made things more complicated for yourself for no reason.

TexMac 03-01-14 10:39 PM


Originally Posted by Jiggle (Post 16540118)
Why do you make life so hard? You should have enjoyed your C24s, but now you have made things more complicated for yourself for no reason.

Complicated? Guys enjoy what he can afford.


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