I've been riding my Bianchi Oltre a lot over the pandemic, over my Felt TT. Road bikes are just a lot more comfy (shocker).
This past week I upgraded to carbon wheels --after 15+ seasons of training & racing, I've never had "real" wheels. I've always just kept the stock ones. But a guy on my team owns an LBS and had a pair of Easton EA90 Aero 55s --new, that someone no longer wanted, so I got them for a song.
I've always been told carbon wheels would be faster, better overall, I see so many people with them but wondered how much of that was hype and that they just look cooler.
But wow, I'm REALLY impressed with these: definitely faster, stiffer, more comfortable, more reactive, a lot lighter (400g lighter than my fulcrums), they handle better, and yeah they do look cooler (sound cooler too). But yeah, it's not hype.
I'm now thinking of rounding out the upgrades with aero / carbon handlebars.
--I looked at the Easton EC 90s (match my wheels) but I thought I'd jump on here to see what ST recommends.
The Vision Metron look promising. Black inc has a sick set. What should I look for -they need to work with my D12.
Thanks all,
I can't seem to embed a pic but if you're curious...
https://64.media.tumblr.com/...5d98e1d45c24fb5e.jpg
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Empire Tri Coach
Team Gatorade Endurance
USATF Coach | NYRR Distance Pacer
Dad of twins
This past week I upgraded to carbon wheels --after 15+ seasons of training & racing, I've never had "real" wheels. I've always just kept the stock ones. But a guy on my team owns an LBS and had a pair of Easton EA90 Aero 55s --new, that someone no longer wanted, so I got them for a song.
I've always been told carbon wheels would be faster, better overall, I see so many people with them but wondered how much of that was hype and that they just look cooler.
But wow, I'm REALLY impressed with these: definitely faster, stiffer, more comfortable, more reactive, a lot lighter (400g lighter than my fulcrums), they handle better, and yeah they do look cooler (sound cooler too). But yeah, it's not hype.
I'm now thinking of rounding out the upgrades with aero / carbon handlebars.
--I looked at the Easton EC 90s (match my wheels) but I thought I'd jump on here to see what ST recommends.
The Vision Metron look promising. Black inc has a sick set. What should I look for -they need to work with my D12.
Thanks all,
I can't seem to embed a pic but if you're curious...
https://64.media.tumblr.com/...5d98e1d45c24fb5e.jpg
~~~~~~~~~
Empire Tri Coach
Team Gatorade Endurance
USATF Coach | NYRR Distance Pacer
Dad of twins
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Mendeldave: Nov 9, 20 7:03