New wheels :D

[teletext45]

So after months of pi**ing people off asking questions about wheels etc but i've finally taken the plunge and got some fulcrum racing 7s along with some Ultremo r1s

Before
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/teletext45/IMG_0078.jpg

After
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/teletext45/IMG_0205.jpg



much better i reckons

Andy

 

[Matthew_T]

It is a good improvement. I have been meaning to get lighter parts for my bike as it weights a tonne. And recommendations to cheap parts?

 

[gaz]

I got racing 7's they make such a lovely noise when freewheeling and are pretty rock solid.

 

[teletext45]

Well i weighed up loads of options and the racing 7s got really good reviews for an entry level set. I've saved around 1kg overall

big weight loss

andy

Matthew- Wheels, Forks, bars and stem are the easiest cheapest areas to upgrade without going for a full groupset and frame. Also remember things like wheels are an investment but are transferable

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'd try and save those tryes if I were you though, R1's don't last five minutes in day to day riding, (too soft and crack easily on the shoulders so I've found to my cost in the past).
Looking good though

 

[Zee]

Well i weighed up loads of options and the racing 7s got really good reviews for an entry level set. I've saved around 1kg overall

big weight loss

andy

a kilo! how heavy were the wheels you replaced?!

ps. looks smashing.

 

[gds58]

Looks really nice. I was just thinking about getting some Ultremo R1's myself. How do they ride?

 

[smokeysmoo]

Looks really nice. I was just thinking about getting some Ultremo R1's myself. How do they ride?

They ride really well, it's just a shame they don't last as well as they ride

 

[teletext45]

they feel fast, reckon I'm gonna take them off at the end of month save them for next summer

andy

 

[fossyant]

Tyres crack even in the best conditions.

Use them. My two sets of Pro Race 2's are 4 years old, stored in cool conditions, out of sun - they crack. They also still stick to the road. Ride them.

 

[teletext45]

tbf i'm really happy with with it runs really smooth and the wheels spin up really quickly