My new wheels showed up yesterday (no pics). I got 'em from http://www.psimet.com/
Hi built up Alchemy Hubs (Campy), Kinlin XR270 rims, CXRay spokes, and brass nipples. Laced 20/24. Front is radial. Back is 2x drive side and 1x on the other. No problem moving over the cassette from the old wheels (Bontrager RaceXLights - the paired spoke version from ~2 years ago). The cassette seems to be in the same relative position and no rear der tweaks were needed. I did have to open up the brakes a bit as the new rims are a tad wider.
With rim tape, the old wheels were 1817gms (actual weight).
With rim tape, the new wheels are 1446gms (actual weight).
That's a big difference! Enough to bring my bike from 17lbs to 16 1/4lbs. I don't know what I'll notice on my ride tomorrow. I have heard that the Alchemy hubs roll better than the DT Swiss hubs on the Bontragers. And the rims/spokes are lighter. Climbing should be a bit easier, but what will perception be? I did notice that the freehub is quieter.
I'll find out tomorrow. Maiden ride is ~75mi and 4500 with grades up to 14%. I'll put in a post ride report in this thread.
Hi built up Alchemy Hubs (Campy), Kinlin XR270 rims, CXRay spokes, and brass nipples. Laced 20/24. Front is radial. Back is 2x drive side and 1x on the other. No problem moving over the cassette from the old wheels (Bontrager RaceXLights - the paired spoke version from ~2 years ago). The cassette seems to be in the same relative position and no rear der tweaks were needed. I did have to open up the brakes a bit as the new rims are a tad wider.
With rim tape, the old wheels were 1817gms (actual weight).
With rim tape, the new wheels are 1446gms (actual weight).
That's a big difference! Enough to bring my bike from 17lbs to 16 1/4lbs. I don't know what I'll notice on my ride tomorrow. I have heard that the Alchemy hubs roll better than the DT Swiss hubs on the Bontragers. And the rims/spokes are lighter. Climbing should be a bit easier, but what will perception be? I did notice that the freehub is quieter.
I'll find out tomorrow. Maiden ride is ~75mi and 4500 with grades up to 14%. I'll put in a post ride report in this thread.