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That’s just for the front wheel. They are Bontrager are Line pro 30 wheels going on my Trek remedy 8.
I would love a Santa Cruz or yeti bike but can’t justify spending on over 5k on a bike.
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Dubman …Bontrager are decent, not flashy but solid kit. They used to spec them on Cotic’s etc., sounds a decent deal.
Personally not risked carbon rims on my MTB as being 17+ stone I’d be concerned about bad impacts compromising them. Have them on my roadie though (not expensive ones, Chinese factory) and they are an awesome upgrade. Rotating weight is the biggest weight saving on a bike, you really feel the difference.
Unbroken1 You do lot of road cycling, Damo?
Along_the_Wire …not my forte really mate, always been a mountain biker, but I train with a tri club (mainly swimming) and living where I live I’m surrounded by roadies so have been lured to the dark side!
Been out a few times a week over lockdown… usually try to do a couple of 20-25 milers a week, nothing serious like you nutters.
Did a 20 minute power test this morning - 387W. Got to be happy with that - there’d better be racing this season.
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Sounds impressive. But I haven’t a clue what it actually means.
It means he’s got thighs like Fatima Whitbread.
Do you shave your legs Damo? And by legs i mean testicles.
seanc80 I shave my legs. Claims of aero gains, but it’s mainly because all good riders do.
New FTP of 372W - best since 2016
Along_the_Wire Pretentious cunt
Just got back from a second ride on the new carbon wheels. The bike definitely feels different. Much more stiffer especially going up a hill. Going to have to redial all my suspension settings. Can certainly see the appeal of a full carbon bike.
Dubman You can really feel it when you corner or change direction quickly (especially in quick succession) on a quality carbon bike - you can get shit ones, so beware
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I’m well happy with my alloy frame & don’t intend on changing for a good few years. I couldn’t afford 5-6 grand anyway for a bike. I only got wheels because Trek done me a good deal.
You don’t need to spend anywhere near that to get a brilliant bike
…my lad seems to have prematurely ‘inherited’ my MTB, might be on the lookout for something new, not crazy about carbon frames for an off-roader, quite fancy a Cotic