your perfect bike

[Kathi]

Kathi
I started this thread as a sort of invitation because we do want to learn and we do want to know all the details so we are better prepared the next time we are ready to get a better bike ourselves. Thanks!

you said you researched and found the 650 wheels were stiffer than the 700's. So did you go with the 650's?

and of course, you're going to take photos and share them when the bike comes in?

Yes, I went with handbuilt 650's. By doing handbuilt I talked to the wheelbuilder, he built the wheels geared toward my weight, type of riding, etc. He chose the rims, hubs and spokes appropriate for someone my size. When you buy a pre-built wheel there is no customization.

Here's pictures of the wheels. Can't tell you how they ride, if the Serotta doesn't come soon I'm going to put them on my Aegis, just so I can give the wheelbuilder some feedback.