So do new wheels make you faster? (Bike Pics)

[Mr. Bloom]

Mr. S., Congrats on the Race-X-Lites, I've got 1000's of miles on my original set (now on Mrs. bike). They are great wheels, fairly light and stiff, plus I like the looks of a low spoke count wheel. Are you still on the LeMond?

I'm still on the LeMond. Since I didn't want to lay out $ for a new bike, Silver's expert advice was that better wheels would be a good interim step. Personally, I think that the hubs are shot on my existing bike

How are the studies going for Mrs. SR ?

[Mr. SR500]

I'm still on the LeMond. Since I didn't want to lay out $ for a new bike, Silver's expert advice was that better wheels would be a good interim step. Personally, I think that the hubs are shot on my existing bike

How are the studies going for Mrs. SR ?

New wheels are always good. If you might want another LeMond, you should call your dealer, since Trek and Greg are parting ways. Might still be able to fine one...before they are all gone.

Thanks for asking, she gets home tonight after almost 2 weeks, so is good to go on the acupuncture. The bad/good news is she goes again for a week to get up to speed in the wound care clinic. Great for her, although she hates to be away from the kids. Bad for me as another week of full time Mr. Mom, and little chance to ride. Hopefully she'll start getting back in the swing and can get a few miles on her Madone soon.

[chicago]

my boyfriend thinks so. He had me upgrade from my stock Zero wheels to Mavic Ksyriums ES's... and I so love them. I guess we'll see the real benefit come our 15 day bike trip in Canada come July

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[Mr. SR500]

Chicago,

Very Nice!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Do "new" wheels make you faster? No, depends on what you had on before and what you are putting on instead. Newness doesn't have much to do with it.

[Beane]

Personally, I think wheels are one of the best upgrades to make. So I would say, yes, better wheels make you faster (but I'm no expert).

[Mr. Bloom]

Do "new" wheels make you faster? No, depends on what you had on before and what you are putting on instead. Newness doesn't have much to do with it.

Lisa! Shame of you!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Lisa! Shame of you!

Ha ha!
AND what's more....faster isn't necessarily 'better' either! HAH!

[Mr. SR500]

Do "new" wheels make you faster? No, depends on what you had on before and what you are putting on instead. Newness doesn't have much to do with it.

You are right, but carbon wheels are just so cool you can't help but pedal faster

[chicago]

Chicago,

Very Nice!

thanks!! I've been working with her alot this year...well the boyfriend has helped. I now have carbon aero bars which rock It's a great bike, and the wheels are super nice... much nicer than those heavy xero that I had on before... but hey, you do what you can with what you've got right.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I want to know if new wheels will make me smarter and/or sexier.

I can say that my new wheels made me poorer and louder, actually. I don't think they actually made me faster though.

[Mr. SR500]

I want to know if new wheels will make me smarter and/or sexier.

I can say that my new wheels made me poorer and louder, actually. I don't think they actually made me faster though.

I'm sure you are faster, now about the others...

[Trek420]

I can say that my new wheels made me poorer

That's now they make you faster, your wallet is lighter It's not that rotational weight thing.

[Mr. Bloom]

I want to know if new wheels will make me smarter and/or sexier.

Just to confirm in case there's doubt, but in my case, this isn't possible just ask me

[Trekhawk]

my boyfriend thinks so. He had me upgrade from my stock Zero wheels to Mavic Ksyriums ES's... and I so love them. I guess we'll see the real benefit come our 15 day bike trip in Canada come July

Hey I have those wheels too. I love the red tyres you have on yours. My bike is red so I thought it might be overkill on my bike but they look superb with the silver and red flashes on your bike.
Enjoy!!