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Originally Posted by I am The Edge
what are you going to build it up with?
I think that all I need are a few bits and pieces (cable housings, those rubber donuts that go on the cables, the nipples on the end of the cables, headset spacers (if needed)...and I'll want a different computer than what I have now. So the question is: do I used the DA wheels on the new bike, or use my Bontrager Race X Lites? Which are the better wheels? |
Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
A BF'er was selling his DuraAce 7800 gruppo w/ DA wheels and DA pedals (well...all DA except for the Shimano compact crankset...which I was going to get anyway) at a price I couldn't say no to.
I think that all I need are a few bits and pieces (cable housings, those rubber donuts that go on the cables, the nipples on the end of the cables, headset spacers (if needed)...and I'll want a different computer than what I have now. So the question is: do I used the DA wheels on the new bike, or use my Bontrager Race X Lites? Which are the better wheels? |
I will opt for whichever won't taco under the strain of the unleashed fury of my quads.
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
So the question is: do I used the DA wheels on the new bike, or use my Bontrager Race X Lites? Which are the better wheels?
depending on your weight i would pick the wheels with the higher spoke count and better hubs....probably the DA wheels. wheel flex is a speed killer. |
Bontrager Race X Lite Aero - 14/16 spokes, DT Swiss hubs, 30mm aero rim, 1,710g
Shimano DA 7801 - 16/20 spokes, 24mm aero rim, 1,607g I'm on the fat side of 185 right now...working my way down to 170 by year's end. 165 in 2008, and I think that's going to be my fighting weight from now on. Funny thing is, with the Bontragers, I hear pinging coming from the spokes on climbs...I've never had them trued, and got them new in September, I think. Maybe they need retensioning? |
i'd choose the DAs.
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Decided it was time to go compact:
http://www.performancebike.com/produ...70-NCL-TOP.jpg http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5122 Performance had it on sale, it was double points weekend, and I had some points I could cash in to boot. Nothing fancy, but since my Soloist has the standard FSA Gossamer w/ Mega-EXO crank, I'm hoping the swap will be really simple. Now I need to get off my ass and get new bars and stem. |
Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
Tiffany has 1st dibs on the Brooks. T, if you want to test it out, I could be persuaded.
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
Bontrager Race X Lite Aero - 14/16 spokes, DT Swiss hubs, 30mm aero rim, 1,710g
Shimano DA 7801 - 16/20 spokes, 24mm aero rim, 1,607g I'm on the fat side of 185 right now...working my way down to 170 by year's end. 165 in 2008, and I think that's going to be my fighting weight from now on. Funny thing is, with the Bontragers, I hear pinging coming from the spokes on climbs...I've never had them trued, and got them new in September, I think. Maybe they need retensioning? id just go get them tightened up, that should do the trick as yer plenty light enough to ride either set....after that i agree with lee, go with the ones that look best.... |
Originally Posted by Tiffanie
:D :D :D
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Originally Posted by Scootcore
id just go get them tightened up, that should do the trick as yer plenty light enough to ride either set....after that i agree with lee, go with the ones that look best....
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im right at 200 and have had some bontrager xlights under me with zero issues....glad i could make you blush tough guy!!!
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So I got the Brooks in the mail today (gee, USPS is freakin' fast), and it says Brooks Professional on the side, which leads me to believe it's a Professional. But it has about 1/2" diameter rivets, like a Team Professional, and the box says Team Professional. Oh well. If I keep it, I'll put it under the knife anyway.
It's brand new. Maybe one coat of something other than Proofhide, and it doesn't even look like it was mounted on a seatpost. The wings are still stiff, and there's no butt dimples. |
Originally Posted by Scootcore
id just go get them tightened up, that should do the trick as yer plenty light enough to ride either set....after that i agree with lee, go with the ones that look best....
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Originally Posted by voltman
My name is not Lee.
well, we look so much alike i can see how he got confused. :D |
Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
So I got the Brooks in the mail today (gee, USPS is freakin' fast), and it says Brooks Professional on the side, which leads me to believe it's a Professional. But it has about 1/2" diameter rivets, like a Team Professional, and the box says Team Professional. Oh well. If I keep it, I'll put it under the knife anyway.
It's brand new. Maybe one coat of something other than Proofhide, and it doesn't even look like it was mounted on a seatpost. The wings are still stiff, and there's no butt dimples. That sounds like mine...only newer... |
Originally Posted by voltman
My name is not Lee.
sorry......i made a boo boo.....:( and why is everybody carving up their brroks? im so confused.....so very very confused.... |
Originally Posted by Scootcore
and why is everybody carving up their brroks? im so confused.....so very very confused....
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Originally Posted by Scootcore
sorry......i made a boo boo.....:(
and why is everybody carving up their brroks? im so confused.....so very very confused.... I just followed the crowd:o But I think it is to eliminate those side wings...for comfort = no rubbing and looks = it looks better this way! And Fixer told me too!!:p |
Just picked up a new Giro Pneumo helmet from the LBS. White with some silver decor. Of the ones I've tried, none of the Bell's fit my head well, only 1 model from Specialized fits ok, and only 1 from Giro; kind of weird. Since I had the same Spec last time, thought I'll try something new.
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My Pneumo gives me a red dent in the middle of my forehead. My friends do this little hari-krishna dance when I take my helmet off, so I wear my Bell when I ride with them. :(
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Originally Posted by Happytime
My Pneumo gives me a red dent in the middle of my forehead. My friends do this little hari-krishna dance when I take my helmet off, so I wear my Bell when I ride with them. :(
I guess each company uses different head types for different helmet models. My last one (Spec Aurora) is a perfect fit for me. When I tried their Air-something, I get pressure on both sides. On the Bell Sweeps XC/R that I've tried, the sides fit but there's a large gap between the top of my head and the helmet. |
I've got a weird shaped head with protruding upper temples so most helmets don't fit me very too well.
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rudy project ayron has become the greatest thing in the world for my big ol' noggin!!!!
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Originally Posted by DaveSANYYZ
Woops, I better check mine out tonight. Since I like Indian food so much, maybe the waiter/waitress will give me a special when I eat at an Indian restaurants? :D
I guess each company uses different head types for different helmet models. My last one (Spec Aurora) is a perfect fit for me. When I tried their Air-something, I get pressure on both sides. On the Bell Sweeps XC/R that I've tried, the sides fit but there's a large gap between the top of my head and the helmet. http://www.addistandoor.com/ .
Originally Posted by roadfix
I've got a weird shaped head with protruding upper temples so most helmets don't fit me very too well.
Did you file those horns down, George? ;) |
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