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.
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05-05-2008, 04:55 PM #1
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05-05-2008, 06:01 PM #2
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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).
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05-05-2008, 06:09 PM #3
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Lisa! Shame of you!
Originally Posted by 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.
If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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05-05-2008, 06:39 PM #4
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Ha ha! Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
Lisa! Shame of you!
AND what's more....faster isn't necessarily 'better' either! HAH!
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05-05-2008, 07:43 PM #5
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When I made my first wheel, I noticed a difference right away. It seemed like my bike wanted to hop up and go. My friend in the bike shop said the finely tuned tension makes the wheel more responsive, and that is what I was feeling.
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05-07-2008, 08:58 PM #6
What's next? A half iron?
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It is if you're in a race. Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
Ha ha!
AND what's more....faster isn't necessarily 'better' either! HAH!
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05-05-2008, 06:19 PM #7
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You are right, but carbon wheels are just so cool you can't help but pedal faster Originally Posted by 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.
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