deckard said:I'm leaning towards a set of Zipp 303s so I have an extra set of wheels (Mavics for winter use). All the components (seat has been changed already) have over 10,000 miles of use. Please fire away on what you would do with the $2500.00.
Man that's exactly what I would do if I had that bike: buy a plane ticket and go on one of those hotel based riding things. I've had friends who've done them and they've had a blast. Just remember: it's better to do things than to have things!kdelong said:Nice looking ride. I think I would take it to Italy to ride! Did you mean upgrades for the bike, or upgrades on the location where you are riding? You might upgrade the rider. I wonder how long Lance would agree to ride it for $2500?
Sikhandar said:Buy the zipp 303 and a pair of good tubulars with the 2500... remember that tubulars are an important expense. I suggest a pair of veloflex carbon (45€/one) or vittoria corsa evo-cx (the latter could be found in Italy at 35€/one)... this latter is one of the most used among pros. And buy Corima brake pads, they're much superior to zipp ones, and you can use them also with alu rims on your training wheels (zipp/campagnolo/swisstop are awful with alu rims...)
+1. Did the Italy Bike Hotel trip this spring with a buddy and it exceeded all expectations. Got a lot more enjoyment and memories from that trip than any $2500 set of wheels could bring me. But, we're all different. I like to travel, don't compete in TT's where saving a few seconds is really important, and rarely even notice what other people are riding on club rides anymore.Camilo said:Man that's exactly what I would do if I had that bike: buy a plane ticket and go on one of those hotel based riding things. I've had friends who've done them and they've had a blast. Just remember: it's better to do things than to have things!
I've never seen this with my wheels, and this evidence was reported also from other people. Don't know... I switched the wheels countinuosly (training wheels / racing wheels) and they ever worked fine, without scratching the rim.Peter@vecchios said:Using them on aluminum gets treeny pieces of aluminum into the pad and when used on carbon will tear the **** outta them.
Sikhandar said:I've never seen this with my wheels, and this evidence was reported also from other people. Don't know... I switched the wheels countinuosly (training wheels / racing wheels) and they ever worked fine, without scratching the rim.
Sikhandar said:I've never seen this with my wheels, and this evidence was reported also from other people. Don't know... I switched the wheels countinuosly (training wheels / racing wheels) and they ever worked fine, without scratching the rim.
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