Novatec Classic Hubs

[jowwy]

Try some latex inners or some Conti Supersonics!

at £10 a tube i will stick with the race

 

[VamP]

Michelin latex around £7, but they don't seem to puncture much.

Might sound like a lot but it is probably the most effective bang for buck upgrade I have done. Much more effective than a fast wheel set.

 

[Broadside]

What are the benefits of latex tubes? Are they somehow faster or is it a ride comfort thing?

 

[VamP]

More supple resulting in lower rolling resistance. Light too.

So faster AND more comfortable AND better handling.

 

[Broadside]

Thanks, I've always been interested in them but never gone for it. You've just given me 3 reasons why I should!

 

[Spoked Wheels]

I'm allergic to latex

 

[VamP]

I'm allergic to latex

You're not supposed to eat it!

 

[Spoked Wheels]

You're not supposed to eat it!

It's not a joke when going to the dentist or being examine by a doc I have to ask to please not to use latex globes. They are not surprised as it's not uncommon.

 

[VamP]

It's not a joke when going to the dentist or being examine by a doc I have to ask to please not to use latex globes. They are not surprised as it's not uncommon.

Allergic on contact? Wow. Bummer.

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Allergic on contact? Wow. Bummer.

Yeap, my daughter has the same condition

Still, I think conti supersonic are just as light.

Planet-X are selling their own brand lightweight tubes at £1.99 - they won't tell you how heavy they are though.

Also Vittoria Ultralight at 84g for £1.99. I might get some.

 

[ianrauk]

@jowwy
So what did you go for in the end?
When you expecting delivery?

 

[jowwy]

@jowwy
So what did you go for in the end?
When you expecting delivery?

i havent ordered them yet as im not expecting my bonus money for approx 6weeks. but im going for velocity a23's, sapim race spokes on novatec classic hubs - aprox weight 1700grammes

 

[ianrauk]

i havent ordered them yet as im not expecting my bonus money for approx 6weeks. but im going for velocity a23's, sapim race spokes on novatec classic hubs - aprox weight 1700grammes

Nice one!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Nice one!

@ianrauk I am looking at getting some new wheels and have been looking on the DCR Wheels website, I was first going to go for Shimano 105 hubs as everything else on the bike is 105 but I believe that they use loose bearings instead of cartridge bearings and I would rather have cartridge. I see that you went for the Classic Novatec Hubs which rims did you go for as there are a few to choose from ?

 

[ianrauk]

@ianrauk I am looking at getting some new wheels and have been looking on the DCR Wheels website, I was first going to go for Shimano 105 hubs as everything else on the bike is 105 but I believe that they use loose bearings instead of cartridge bearings and I would rather have cartridge. I see that you went for the Classic Novatec Hubs which rims did you go for as there are a few to choose from ?

I went with the Velocity V Deep 30's. And good rims they are too.