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Prometheus7
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This is not to start a flame war. I've read previous posts and have just
about formed an opinion not to upgrade my bicycle wheels based on what I've
read. Two years ago I bought a Felt F50R, ~$1500. So, since then I come
into a little money and think about buying a better bike after I got the
fever. The LBS said my bike is good ( I agree ), but if I wanted to spend
some money that would really make a difference to put it in a new set of
wheels and save on buying another bike. My bike came with moderately priced
aero wheels; he suggested $700 Bontrager X lites.
He said that he knew it sounded like Bull@*!&, but that the better wheels
would be faster. After reading previous posts it seems that the majority
thinks that the high priced wheels are out there to get your money, not
provide noticeable difference in the ride. I find it interesting the
www.roadbikereview.com has a lot of opinions about different wheelsets. If
I just took what is posted there, I would be inclined to believe the LBS guy
and buy new wheels. Every review seems to state that there is noticeable
difference. But, if I stick with this newsgroup, I'm thinking it is a waste
of money.
I'm looking for one last thought as to whether I've missed something.
Thanks.
about formed an opinion not to upgrade my bicycle wheels based on what I've
read. Two years ago I bought a Felt F50R, ~$1500. So, since then I come
into a little money and think about buying a better bike after I got the
fever. The LBS said my bike is good ( I agree ), but if I wanted to spend
some money that would really make a difference to put it in a new set of
wheels and save on buying another bike. My bike came with moderately priced
aero wheels; he suggested $700 Bontrager X lites.
He said that he knew it sounded like Bull@*!&, but that the better wheels
would be faster. After reading previous posts it seems that the majority
thinks that the high priced wheels are out there to get your money, not
provide noticeable difference in the ride. I find it interesting the
www.roadbikereview.com has a lot of opinions about different wheelsets. If
I just took what is posted there, I would be inclined to believe the LBS guy
and buy new wheels. Every review seems to state that there is noticeable
difference. But, if I stick with this newsgroup, I'm thinking it is a waste
of money.
I'm looking for one last thought as to whether I've missed something.
Thanks.