I recently got back into cycling, bought a Scattante bicycle with mostly Ultegra components, I like it, it'll do fine to get me back into racing but I need some advice for upgrades...
Wheels? I'm so out of it I don't know what the Pros and Cons are. I like having pretty rigid wheels and I like the look and feel of 16-24 spoke wheels, is radially lacing the spokes as good as folks say? For Rims, Mavic Or Shimano? Should I go with some pre-built wheels from the manufacturer or have some hand built with what I (think) I want. I'd like to replace my fork, stem, handlebars and seat post because they are Weyless and I don't trust them and they feel sluggish, recommendations? I was looking at Easton.
I know I'm asking a lot but I'd really appreciate any info you guys and gals could give me!
Originally posted by BFD I recently got back into cycling, bought a Scattante bicycle with mostly Ultegra components, I like it, it'll do fine to get me back into racing but I need some advice for upgrades...
Wheels? I'm so out of it I don't know what the Pros and Cons are. I like having pretty rigid wheels and I like the look and feel of 16-24 spoke wheels, is radially lacing the spokes as good as folks say? For Rims, Mavic Or Shimano? Should I go with some pre-built wheels from the manufacturer or have some hand built with what I (think) I want. I'd like to replace my fork, stem, handlebars and seat post because they are Weyless and I don't trust them and they feel sluggish, recommendations? I was looking at Easton.
I know I'm asking a lot but I'd really appreciate any info you guys and gals could give me!
thanks, Ben
No. 1 if you had bought from your local bike shop you would not have to worry about those Weyless products!!!! As far as the wheels go, again go to your local shop...or join a local club and talk to the members or racing community.😕
Originally posted by BFD I recently got back into cycling, bought a Scattante bicycle with mostly Ultegra components, I like it, it'll do fine to get me back into racing but I need some advice for upgrades...
Wheels? I'm so out of it I don't know what the Pros and Cons are. I like having pretty rigid wheels and I like the look and feel of 16-24 spoke wheels, is radially lacing the spokes as good as folks say? For Rims, Mavic Or Shimano? Should I go with some pre-built wheels from the manufacturer or have some hand built with what I (think) I want. I'd like to replace my fork, stem, handlebars and seat post because they are Weyless and I don't trust them and they feel sluggish, recommendations? I was looking at Easton.
I know I'm asking a lot but I'd really appreciate any info you guys and gals could give me!
thanks, Ben
Wheels with DT or Sapim double butted spokes are lighter and more reliable. Hubs = DURA ACE for good performance and value. Rims = Velocity Aerohead and OCR for rear, with at least 32 spokes in the rear and powder coated, and not machined or anodized, and built 3 cross front and rear,... no radial anywhere. Seatpost and stem = Thompson
Those are my current favorites, without knowing specifics of your weight and full understanding of your applications. Take a look at the following site for lots of reviews:
Originally posted by daveornee Wheels with DT or Sapim double butted spokes are lighter and more reliable. Hubs = DURA ACE for good performance and value. Rims = Velocity Aerohead and OCR for rear, with at least 32 spokes in the rear and powder coated, and not machined or anodized, and built 3 cross front and rear,... no radial anywhere. Seatpost and stem = Thompson
Those are my current favorites, without knowing specifics of your weight and full understanding of your applications. Take a look at the following site for lots of reviews:
Originally posted by boudreaux no argument with DA or ultegra hubs, but how about Ritchey WCS hubs? There seem to be plenty of new ones on ebay cheap.Maybe there is a reason?
My Dad sometimes does contract work for Ritchey on his "farm" in Occidental, Ca and gets some stuff for free; the only thing that my Dad has ever told me about Ritchey stuff is that anything with his bearings are [censored], said that Ritchey bearings "just don't hold up and eventually grind to dust." That's reason enough for me to avoid his hubs.
Thanks for the help everybody, I'm gonna be hitting my local bike shop later this month!
Originally posted by BFD My Dad sometimes does contract work for Ritchey on his "farm" in Occidental, Ca and gets some stuff for free; the only thing that my Dad has ever told me about Ritchey stuff is that anything with his bearings are [censored], said that Ritchey bearings "just don't hold up and eventually grind to dust." That's reason enough for me to avoid his hubs.
Ritchey doesn't make his own bearings,and the sealed ones in hubs are likely the same as used by any number other oriental hub makers.
Originally posted by boudreaux Ritchey doesn't make his own bearings,and the sealed ones in hubs are likely the same as used by any number other oriental hub makers.
All the same, the bearings in Ritchey hubs are to be avoided from what I've been told, aside from the fact that I've never heard anything good about them anyway.
i just bought a set of wheels from mike garcia at oddandendos.com. he's very willing to talk to you in order to find out what's the best match for you. good prices too. i've been very happy with the setup he made for me - velocity aerohead rims, wheelsmith aero spokes, alloy nipples, and speedcific hubs. very light combo for $279.
