I've been thinking about getting a new wheelset for the last month or two. I have a set of alloy clinchers and a set of Reynold carbon Aero 58's so after lots of deliberation I decided to go with a set of super light climbing tubulars. Having spoken with @TCC on numerous occasions we came up with a plan which would involve getting some very nice German "Tune" hubs shipped over from Fairwheel Bikes in the US (really helpful guys), some Sapim CX-ray spokes and 24mm carbon rims from Farsports in China and asking @TCC nicely to help me build them up. Owen was great and even met up with me to give me an introduction in wheelbuilding. I ordered the rims first, then Owen told me what size spokes to order. Once they arrived, Owen went into full wheelbuilding mode and after working his magic, they were ready within a few days.
I decided to go with a pair of Conti sprinters after reading lots of reviews. They have a very slight weight penalty but most reviewer talk of their durability. I decided to go with Miyata tubular tape instead of glue and it was much easier than I had imagined to get them on.
The wheels are all built up now and have just over 200km on them. They are still absolutely bang on and ride like a dream. Acceleration is fantastic and climbing hills is a joy. Most of the wheels I have ridden usually rubbed on the brake pads when out of the saddle and pushing hard, but these don't. Really glad I went along with Owen's advice (And @saibot ,too. He was the one that made me go tubs rather that ultra light clinchers). I couldn't be happier with the result.
Just a few pics of the bike with her new shoes on. Oh, and I know it is rude to talk about a lady's weight but she tips the scales at 6.08kg with pedals. Not bad for an "L" sized frame.
I decided to go with a pair of Conti sprinters after reading lots of reviews. They have a very slight weight penalty but most reviewer talk of their durability. I decided to go with Miyata tubular tape instead of glue and it was much easier than I had imagined to get them on.
The wheels are all built up now and have just over 200km on them. They are still absolutely bang on and ride like a dream. Acceleration is fantastic and climbing hills is a joy. Most of the wheels I have ridden usually rubbed on the brake pads when out of the saddle and pushing hard, but these don't. Really glad I went along with Owen's advice (And @saibot ,too. He was the one that made me go tubs rather that ultra light clinchers). I couldn't be happier with the result.
Just a few pics of the bike with her new shoes on. Oh, and I know it is rude to talk about a lady's weight but she tips the scales at 6.08kg with pedals. Not bad for an "L" sized frame.
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