Hi all,
New to the forum and I need some info. I'm currently training and racing on a 14 year old Mondonico with 9sp Chorus and am looking to enter the modern era for this season. It is nice to punish other riders on a 23lb steel classic when they are on their uber cool rigs, but there is a point of diminishing returns.
I am currently considering a Specialized Tarmac Ultegra (I know, I know), but am concerned about the Fulcrum Racing 5 wheel set that is speced on this years model. I know that the Fulcrum wheels are Campy's attempt to penetrate the wheel market and compete with Mavic, Bontrager, etc. I have also read the review from 2005 in Roadbike Review. However, the design for the latest Fulcrum Racing 5 has changed and I am anxious to get feedback from anyone who has had 1st hand experience with the 5's.
Also, if anyone is willing to share impressions about the Tarmac frame I'd appreciate that, too.
I'm 6'4", 205lbs and will be training and racing both road races and crits on this rig. I'm a former mechanic and tend to be very proactive about maintaining my equipment (which is why I'm still riding such an ancient bike... that and $$$$$).
Thanks in advance.
New to the forum and I need some info. I'm currently training and racing on a 14 year old Mondonico with 9sp Chorus and am looking to enter the modern era for this season. It is nice to punish other riders on a 23lb steel classic when they are on their uber cool rigs, but there is a point of diminishing returns.
I am currently considering a Specialized Tarmac Ultegra (I know, I know), but am concerned about the Fulcrum Racing 5 wheel set that is speced on this years model. I know that the Fulcrum wheels are Campy's attempt to penetrate the wheel market and compete with Mavic, Bontrager, etc. I have also read the review from 2005 in Roadbike Review. However, the design for the latest Fulcrum Racing 5 has changed and I am anxious to get feedback from anyone who has had 1st hand experience with the 5's.
Also, if anyone is willing to share impressions about the Tarmac frame I'd appreciate that, too.
I'm 6'4", 205lbs and will be training and racing both road races and crits on this rig. I'm a former mechanic and tend to be very proactive about maintaining my equipment (which is why I'm still riding such an ancient bike... that and $$$$$).
Thanks in advance.