Campy's G3 spoking...can't get used to it.
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I'm a semi retro grouch.
I like all black tires and handlebars tape but the G3 is what prompted me to buy my Eurus wheelset. I love the look and it does work. Is it better than standard lacing? No!
I like all black tires and handlebars tape but the G3 is what prompted me to buy my Eurus wheelset. I love the look and it does work. Is it better than standard lacing? No!
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Trueing is easy. Just match the tension in the 2 drive side spokes when done and re-check. I do it by ear, they are quite musical wheels.
All of the pros riding Boras can't be wrong. Besides, I can't see it when I'm riding so why should this bother me? If it bothers you aesthetically, you should spend more time riding your bike than simply looking at it
All of the pros riding Boras can't be wrong. Besides, I can't see it when I'm riding so why should this bother me? If it bothers you aesthetically, you should spend more time riding your bike than simply looking at it
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I don’t remember mentioning, or insinuating for that matter, that I have a set of G3-laced wheels. It was simply an observation regarding the aesthetics of the design. I was merely voicing an opinion about Campy’s G3 lacing, which, ostensibly is what blogs are all about i.e. people voicing opinions.
Quite how the amount of time I spend riding my bikes will affect my appreciation of the aesthetics of G3-laced wheels is difficult to fathom. The correlation, at best, is negligible. I ride between 350 and 400 miles per week – you may ride more or you may ride less, although frankly I don’t give a flying f…which it is – just don’t presume to tell me to spend more time riding and less time looking.
Some may like the aesthetics and some may not. Let’s just leave it at that, Champ.
Spunout
I don’t remember mentioning, or insinuating for that matter, that I have a set of G3-laced wheels. It was simply an observation regarding the aesthetics of the design. I was merely voicing an opinion about Campy’s G3 lacing, which, ostensibly is what blogs are all about i.e. people voicing opinions.
Quite how the amount of time I spend riding my bikes will affect my appreciation of the aesthetics of G3-laced wheels is difficult to fathom. The correlation, at best, is negligible. I ride between 350 and 400 miles per week – you may ride more or you may ride less, although frankly I don’t give a flying f…which it is – just don’t presume to tell me to spend more time riding and less time looking.
Some may like the aesthetics and some may not. Let’s just leave it at that, Champ.
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As many others here.
Over 7,000 miles on my 04's and they have never seen a trueing wrench. They have seen plenty of potholes. I use them as my winter and roller wheels since the hubs are so easy to rebuild with standard ball bearings.gizzard said:
Quality assured
Juan
With a glowing endorsement like that there is little doubt as to the overall quality and user-friendliness of Campy's G3-laced wheels. In fact I would venture that all Campy wheels are top-quality products. The only thing I don't like is the way they look. I still can't get used to the three-spoke clusters. I far prefer the aesthetics of Protons (I have a pair myself), Neutrons and Hyperons. I suppose it boils down to personal preference; some like 'em, some don't.
Juan
With a glowing endorsement like that there is little doubt as to the overall quality and user-friendliness of Campy's G3-laced wheels. In fact I would venture that all Campy wheels are top-quality products. The only thing I don't like is the way they look. I still can't get used to the three-spoke clusters. I far prefer the aesthetics of Protons (I have a pair myself), Neutrons and Hyperons. I suppose it boils down to personal preference; some like 'em, some don't.
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