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My nearly 3 year old road bike just got its first major upgrade - Velocity A23 rims and Velocity hubs:
My previous Mavic Aksium rims will go on my CX bike. My existing rear cassette (11-25, I think) will stay on my roadie and the new cassette (11-28, I believe) that we ordered with the new rims will go on my CX bike. My current cassette on my CX bike is 11-26 and there are spots on some CX courses where I *almost* make it to the top of a hill before I simply cannot mash the crank around any further. Really sucks dismounting just a couple of yards from the top (one of these days I'll actually drop my extra 25#s and this will be less of an issue).
What's your latest upgrade?
Kirsten
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zoomylicious
'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
'12 Salsa Mukluk 3
'14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2
JEAN
2011 Specialized Ruby Elite - carbon fiber go-fast bike
DiamondBack Expert - steel road bike
Klein Pinnacle - classic no-suspension aluminum MTB
I haven't been able to get a ride in, yet (have one planned in a little bit), since I was working the ODRAM ride all weekend. Everyone I know loves them for those reasons, though. The PSI question is a good one. I usually roll 110ish. What should I be inflating these to...?
Kirsten
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zoomylicious
'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
'12 Salsa Mukluk 3
'14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2
Did a short ride today...I couldn't tell that the handling was different so much as they moved so much more effortlessly. And they had an interesting metallic hum and really quiet freewheel. Also they made my brakes SUPER grabby, which gave me an almost oh sh!t moment when I came to my first stop sign and nearly endo'd!
Kirsten
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zoomylicious
'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
'12 Salsa Mukluk 3
'14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2
I just ordered a custom set of wheels for my road bike yesterday. I got the A23's too. Can not wait to get them. 3-5 weeks is going to be soooooooo long.
2012 Trek Lexa SL
2012 Giant TCX2
2015 Trek Remedy 7
2016 Trek Lexa C
2016 Specialized Hellga-Fat Bike
Kirsten
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zoomylicious
'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
'12 Salsa Mukluk 3
'14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2
That sounds dead sexay!!!
Kirsten
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zoomylicious
'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
'12 Salsa Mukluk 3
'14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2
Ooh, those are sweet rims, Zoom!
PDW has some absolutely gorgeous things. I want one of their racks as well as the bird cages. Curse my lack of income! (One of my long-term goals is a Soma Buena Vista. Those would be perfect for it, I think.) Also, their CO2 inflator is called "The Shiny Object." This amuses me greatly.
I have "upgrades" planned for my mountain bike/hybrid, though it's mostly for functionality rather than a true upgrade. I've already started. Stainless steel bottle cages to replace the black ones it came with, new grips (although I can't actually get the old ones off...), tires, seat post and saddle (though I haven't been able to hunt one down yet), new pedals (actually the platforms that came with my Avail), a rack and panniers. I'll post a picture when Godzilla is ready.
I also got new wheels and tires for the roadie. Nothing fancy--not worth it. It's a stop-gap measure until I can afford the new road bike. OK, the tires are fancy. It has a set of Gatorskins, and a set of GP4000S for when the Gators wear out.
At least I don't leave slime trails.
http://wholecog.wordpress.com/
2009 Giant Avail 3 |Specialized Jett 143
2013 Charge Filter Apex| Specialized Jett 143
1996(?) Giant Iguana 630|Specialized Riva
Saving for the next one...
IIRC, you see that combo a lot on entry-level cruiser-type bikes. It'll work, if it's not a bike you're doing anything major on.
At least I don't leave slime trails.
http://wholecog.wordpress.com/
2009 Giant Avail 3 |Specialized Jett 143
2013 Charge Filter Apex| Specialized Jett 143
1996(?) Giant Iguana 630|Specialized Riva
Saving for the next one...
Zoom Zoom,
What are your thoughts on the A23's after a couple of weeks of use? I am contemplating a set for my Amira to replace the stock Mavic Askium Race wheels. The Askiums seems slow to spin up to speed to me. Wheels on other bikes do not feel that way, so I think I need to get something else for the Amira. The Velocity A23's look like a good value for what you get and they are handmade in Michigan. Would appreciate your additional thoughts on the wheels.
thanks,
P2
2018 Trek Silque SLR6 - Selle SMP Glider
2018 Specialized Dolce EVO Comp - Selle SMP Glider
2011 Trek Madone 5.2 WSD -Selle SMP Glider
2013 Giant TCX W - Oura 143
My bike just got new FSA SL-K handlebars. I wasn't counting on upgrading the stock anchor anytime soon, but I got an offer I couldn't refuse
Kirsten
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zoomylicious
'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
'12 Salsa Mukluk 3
'14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2
Thanks! Santa will be shopping this week!!!! He'll let me do a test ride then bike with wheels will be put away til Xmas. That's why you gotta have N+1!!!
P2
2018 Trek Silque SLR6 - Selle SMP Glider
2018 Specialized Dolce EVO Comp - Selle SMP Glider
2011 Trek Madone 5.2 WSD -Selle SMP Glider
2013 Giant TCX W - Oura 143
Ordered a custom Velocity A23 Pro build yesterday. I am anxious to see them in a couple of weeks.
P2
2018 Trek Silque SLR6 - Selle SMP Glider
2018 Specialized Dolce EVO Comp - Selle SMP Glider
2011 Trek Madone 5.2 WSD -Selle SMP Glider
2013 Giant TCX W - Oura 143