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

[VeloVT]

The verdict is in: experts say new wheels DO make you faster, smarter and sexier!

gotta get me some of those...

[kelownagirl]

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

It is if you're in a race.

[dex]

The verdict is in: experts say new wheels DO make you faster, smarter and sexier!

gotta get me some of those...

Awesome news. I just got new wheels, too. Can't wait for the "faster, smarter, and sexier" to take effect.

Then again, I didn't get lightweight racer-y wheels. I got sturdy handbuilt ones. Maybe the same effects won't be found. Ahh, well...at least I'll feel less worry about the strength of my wheels when I'm out riding.

And now, to actually go put the wheels on my bike...

[Mr. SR500]

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

Get your new wheels yet? Let's see a pic.

[Mr. SR500]

Awesome news. I just got new wheels, too. Can't wait for the "faster, smarter, and sexier" to take effect.

Congrats on the new wheels, local builder? Let's see.

I'll go for the smarter, sexier as well.

[Mr. SR500]

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!!

You can never have too much red, here is my ex-Cannondale (had to sell for the Madone). Maybe a little overboard on red, but I loved it.

[dex]

Congrats on the new wheels, local builder? Let's see.

Yep, local builder. Velocity Deep V rims on Ultegra hubs...sturdy, which was my main criteria while wheel shopping.

I'll have to snap a pic tomorrow...after I finally put the rear wheel on. I only managed one tonight, because I decided to change out the brakes since I was messing with my bike anyway--so, off with the no-name stock calipers and on with the Ultegra picked up off of eBay a few weeks ago. Also, the new tires I picked up were freakin' tight. After getting one of them on, my hands were screaming for some rest.

Up for tomorrow: pick up new tube (and maybe new bar tape), make peace with the chain whip, hope my hands are ready to wrestle with another of the tight tires, install new computer, take a pic. If all of that goes well: RIDE!

[lph]

You can never have too much red, here is my ex-Cannondale (had to sell for the Madone). Maybe a little overboard on red, but I loved it.

i agree, there is no such thing as too much red on a bike

Both my dh and even my 10yr old son think my bike looks garish with red tires, while I'm thinking of adding red handlebar tape and would love a red saddle...

and red shoes, and a red helmet...

[Trekhawk]

You can never have too much red, here is my ex-Cannondale (had to sell for the Madone). Maybe a little overboard on red, but I loved it.

LOL - did you have to go and show me that. Your old bike looks so fab I might have to reconsider the red tyres for mine.

[dex]

Finally! That second tire gave me fits today, and my hands (and even forearms) are really sore now. But, I did it. And I even managed to snap some pics. Go, me.

Anyway, here's my Lola. She's a LeMond Reno...now with new wheels, new tires, new brakes, and new (slightly messy) bar tape.

[Mr. Bloom]

Dex, that's my bike! and I have a heavily wooded deck with cedar shake roof on my condo as well.

Are you actually me?

[dex]

Hah! I'm pretty sure I would have noticed having a wife and kids if I were.

But that is a lot of neat coincidence.