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Cycling Bros: Worth buying new wheels?

Have a decent entry level road bike. Wheels are a little di...
comical autistic market trust fund
  06/22/18
Are you trying to race and/or keep with a fast group ride?
Tripping indigo church building
  06/22/18
Just keep up with a fast group ride.
comical autistic market trust fund
  06/22/18
How much are you trying to spend?
Tripping indigo church building
  06/22/18
Kinda depends. Will $200-$300 make a difference vs the stoc...
comical autistic market trust fund
  06/22/18
what kind of wheels/bike do you have now? I don't think $...
Tripping indigo church building
  06/22/18
Its a 3 yr old bike that was about $1.1K. Aluminum frame, c...
comical autistic market trust fund
  06/22/18
No, need to spend real $$ to make a difference and then its ...
Insanely creepy scourge upon the earth giraffe
  06/22/18
The difference between a standard box rim and a decent aero ...
Tripping indigo church building
  06/22/18
TY. I'm already in shape, so don't have bodyweight to drop....
comical autistic market trust fund
  06/22/18
But that's going to cost you some real $, unfortunatkey
Tripping indigo church building
  06/23/18
yea def. buy new wheels.
Bipolar trip plaza
  06/22/18
What's a good entry level road bike? 700-1000$?
Henna big travel guidebook
  06/22/18
Yeah
Territorial chrome new version jew
  06/22/18
any recommendations?
Henna big travel guidebook
  06/22/18
Specialized allez but upgrade to the $950 one. Trek will ...
Territorial chrome new version jew
  06/22/18
This is a good rec. ALso if the poaster above can find la...
Insanely creepy scourge upon the earth giraffe
  06/22/18
If you're comfortable with knowing what size you need, i wou...
Tripping indigo church building
  06/22/18
...
Mind-boggling Keepsake Machete
  06/22/18
A massive study found that road biking leads to ED and it is...
lascivious awkward queen of the night hall
  06/22/18
Lol
Territorial chrome new version jew
  06/22/18
All I’m saying is take care of yourself and don’t bike to mu...
lascivious awkward queen of the night hall
  06/22/18
Lol
Territorial chrome new version jew
  06/22/18
that's like the poster child for cause vs. correlation
Bipolar trip plaza
  06/22/18
curious to hear what you're explanation is
underhanded rebellious ladyboy
  06/22/18
They have seats with a cutout so you're not sitting on your ...
Insanely creepy scourge upon the earth giraffe
  06/22/18
If you're pushing hard there shouldn't be much pressure on t...
shivering coral home dragon
  06/22/18
I bought a Specialized Crosstrail (midrange hybrid) about 10...
Stimulating Space Jewess
  06/22/18
Go to a good bikeshop that builds wheels and ask for recomme...
sable self-centered son of senegal sex offender
  06/22/18
yeah and if you have a shitty LBS, there are sites online li...
Offensive locus trump supporter
  06/22/18
usually the hubs in stock wheels are shit, so you'll notice ...
Offensive locus trump supporter
  06/22/18
Shill me some <$500 wheels bros.
comical autistic market trust fund
  06/22/18


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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:31 AM
Author: comical autistic market trust fund

Have a decent entry level road bike. Wheels are a little dinged up anyway. Have heard replacing wheels is one of the best upgrades bc stock wheels on most bikes suck. Any recommendations for basic road biking wheelsets?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289856)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:49 AM
Author: Tripping indigo church building

Are you trying to race and/or keep with a fast group ride?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289999)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:22 AM
Author: comical autistic market trust fund

Just keep up with a fast group ride.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290232)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:36 AM
Author: Tripping indigo church building

How much are you trying to spend?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290323)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:39 AM
Author: comical autistic market trust fund

Kinda depends. Will $200-$300 make a difference vs the stock wheels I have? I fucked up the tire on one, so need to replace that, anyway.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290354)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:43 AM
Author: Tripping indigo church building

what kind of wheels/bike do you have now?

I don't think $200-300 is going to make that much of a difference, honestly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290389)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 12:18 PM
Author: comical autistic market trust fund

Its a 3 yr old bike that was about $1.1K. Aluminum frame, carbon fork. The stock wheels look like shit, and the particular model was expired last year, so I can't figure out what kind of wheels the stock ones are.

Not opposed to spending more if it would increase speed, but seems odd to spend $500 when that's half the cost of the bike but IDK.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290701)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:47 AM
Author: Insanely creepy scourge upon the earth giraffe

No, need to spend real $$ to make a difference and then its less difference that you'd make by skipping lunch and losing 5 lb.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290427)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:51 AM
Author: Tripping indigo church building

The difference between a standard box rim and a decent aero wheel is probably like 30-40w at least.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290473)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 12:23 PM
Author: comical autistic market trust fund

TY. I'm already in shape, so don't have bodyweight to drop. Just looking to keep up a bit more on fast group rides.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290728)



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Date: June 23rd, 2018 6:54 AM
Author: Tripping indigo church building

But that's going to cost you some real $, unfortunatkey

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36295584)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:32 AM
Author: Bipolar trip plaza

yea def. buy new wheels.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289857)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:33 AM
Author: Henna big travel guidebook

What's a good entry level road bike? 700-1000$?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289865)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:33 AM
Author: Territorial chrome new version jew

Yeah

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289867)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:34 AM
Author: Henna big travel guidebook

any recommendations?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289870)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:36 AM
Author: Territorial chrome new version jew

Specialized allez but upgrade to the $950 one.

Trek will sell you something similar for $1000 with slightly better components but a slightly less good frame.

Can't go wrong

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289890)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:48 AM
Author: Insanely creepy scourge upon the earth giraffe

This is a good rec.

ALso if the poaster above can find last year's Roubaix for a steal, thats a real nice endurance bike.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290449)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:45 AM
Author: Tripping indigo church building

If you're comfortable with knowing what size you need, i would recommend buying used for value. Shimano 105/Sram Rival or above for your components.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289964)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:50 AM
Author: Mind-boggling Keepsake Machete



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290013)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:37 AM
Author: lascivious awkward queen of the night hall

A massive study found that road biking leads to ED and it is not just a matter of sitting properly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289898)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:38 AM
Author: Territorial chrome new version jew

Lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289902)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:41 AM
Author: lascivious awkward queen of the night hall

All I’m saying is take care of yourself and don’t bike to much and get a seat without a saddle

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/9150814/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/18466268/

http://www.bumc.bu.edu/sexualmedicine/publications/erectile-dysfunction-and-bicycling/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/biking-and-sex-avoid-the-vicious-cycle-201209145290

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289928)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:44 AM
Author: Territorial chrome new version jew

Lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289954)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:45 AM
Author: Bipolar trip plaza

that's like the poster child for cause vs. correlation

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289960)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:46 AM
Author: underhanded rebellious ladyboy

curious to hear what you're explanation is

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289967)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:49 AM
Author: Insanely creepy scourge upon the earth giraffe

They have seats with a cutout so you're not sitting on your dick.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36290456)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 8:01 PM
Author: shivering coral home dragon

If you're pushing hard there shouldn't be much pressure on the seat bc your weight is constantly on the pedals.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36293623)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:46 AM
Author: Stimulating Space Jewess

I bought a Specialized Crosstrail (midrange hybrid) about 10 years ago and was just beating up the factory wheels the first six months. Put on some Rhynolite Sun rims that were part of a custom wheel build and haven't had an issue since. Easily the best $125 I've spent on a bicycle upgrade.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289974)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:46 AM
Author: sable self-centered son of senegal sex offender

Go to a good bikeshop that builds wheels and ask for recommendations. Handbuilt wheels >>>> crap from the factory.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289976)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:48 AM
Author: Offensive locus trump supporter

yeah and if you have a shitty LBS, there are sites online like https://www.prowheelbuilder.com

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289992)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:47 AM
Author: Offensive locus trump supporter

usually the hubs in stock wheels are shit, so you'll notice an immediate improvement. you probably don't NEED new rims unless you gotta go fast, but you'll probably get them anyhow.

get US hubs and rims if you can.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289985)



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Date: June 22nd, 2018 6:46 PM
Author: comical autistic market trust fund

Shill me some <$500 wheels bros.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36293239)