http://www.bontrager.com/Road/Wheelworks/Wheels/21288.php
Okay, so these may not be the lightest, but damn they're light. 920grams? Yowza. That's like, 80 grams heavier for the set than a Ksyrium SL rear wheel.
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http://www.bontrager.com/Road/Wheelworks/Wheels/21288.php
Okay, so these may not be the lightest, but damn they're light. 920grams? Yowza. That's like, 80 grams heavier for the set than a Ksyrium SL rear wheel.
Sew ups are always lighter, remember...
Plus, they are 3200 bucks for a set. A better comparison might be Lightweights
Plus, they are 3200 bucks for a set. A better comparison might be Lightweights
Well, ya, I was thinking about that. I've been eyeing tubular wheels (Zipp 303's) as of late for a FRO wheelset, and I came across those. It's a pretty significant difference between those and the previous generation XXX lite wheels (1200g I think).
Yeah but the cool thing is, Bontragers are rated for all around riding, not climbing-only, like the flagship Lightweights. Gotta love OCLV.
What, you jumping or something?LordOpie said:
I don't think these are that weak, but by no means an everyday wheel. It has a 1-piece rim with no seam. I heard a story of a 300-lb guy riding the older XXX lites everyday with no problems, FWIW. I'd trust them, but I ain't shelling out 3k for a set of wheels....We have a set of those in our shop. They came off a Trek SSL and the guy didn't want them, he wanted clinchers. In the hands they feel incredibly light and roll effortlessly. Great construction and since it's from TREK/Bontrager you know they will take the abuse and are backed by a great company. Yes, you can ride them all day long and they will hold up. We have Topos (Topolino) in our shop as well and many people love them. Great all day wheel, and they are very comfortable. Two different wheels, two different prices, meant for two different things, both great.