Sparky
Joined: 08 Dec 2003
Posts: 19083
Location: PDX8/14/13 10:07 AM |
If you are not racing, I see no point honestly. I got my set so cheap I could not resist with TT future use in mind, or even resale and make a few dollars possibly.
I have DVUL 46mm tubular set. White Industry hubs and DT Swiss spokes. $2300.00 MSRP then.
I have not really used them enough to say if they are durable or not. But 20/20 spoke counts, depends on your weight & power I'd say. ;)
But that price is sick, that is about what I would want for mine if I sold them.
I will say they accelerate like nothing at this weight. But be prepared for some stiff hoops. My set in just under 1200 grams. So in reality, expecting or even using the term bombproof for 20 spoke 1200 gram wheels is purely self delusion IMO. Especially @ my weight. ;)
I got my set with one ride on them, and a damaged front rim, garage/bike rack argument. Actually, I only got the front hub. He had cut the spokes and was going to send the wheel to Reynolds for rebuild, but the $750.00 cost caused him to pause. Note that I'd say, expensive rebuild potential.
I rebuilt it myself after sourcing a new front rim someone bought and never used for 150.00. Decided on going blades as I needed new spokes for the front. Aerolite blades/spokes and the pillar nips, $ouch!$.
They guy had given me the front hub only. but also gave me his spare tire, [garage killed the glued on tire]. So one new and the rear glued with one TT on it. [Tufos]. I have about $525.00 into the set, so will just keep them for when I get the TT bike rolling is what the plan is/was.
Get the blue pads if you do it! And let us know what constitute the oversize shipping charge listed for the set if you pull the plug.
Last edited by Sparky on 8/14/13 4:03 PM; edited 1 time in total
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