I just got my Nimble Fly rear wheel (with Ultegra hub), and I have just put on the tub. I am now pretty excited about this wheel as it weighs 1350 with Dura Ace 12-25 cassette and Tufo Jet Special tubular. With my sub-700 lew front (tyre and skewer), I should be able to fly up those hills.
I don't even have the lightest tyre on there, as I can get the lightest Tufo and lose 45 grams easily. I will also get a lighter skewer on there (no Ti skewers, just nice ones) and probably drop the weight a bit further.
When we all talk about weight, this is where it counts- on the rolling stock up a hill. All of the rest is kinda silly. You can compromise the function and safety of your machine trying to get the ti bolt kit, aluminium rear mech hanger bolt and the like.
Hopefully, I can test this combo out as soon as possible. Damnit, I hate being injured!
I don't even have the lightest tyre on there, as I can get the lightest Tufo and lose 45 grams easily. I will also get a lighter skewer on there (no Ti skewers, just nice ones) and probably drop the weight a bit further.
When we all talk about weight, this is where it counts- on the rolling stock up a hill. All of the rest is kinda silly. You can compromise the function and safety of your machine trying to get the ti bolt kit, aluminium rear mech hanger bolt and the like.
Hopefully, I can test this combo out as soon as possible. Damnit, I hate being injured!