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Cycling Bros: Worth buying new wheels?
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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:31 AM Author: angry stag film 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: bossy half-breed 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: angry stag film 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: bossy half-breed 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: angry stag film 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: bossy half-breed 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. |
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Date: June 22nd, 2018 12:18 PM Author: angry stag film 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. |
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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:47 AM Author: Soggy Principal's Office 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: bossy half-breed 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: angry stag film 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: bossy half-breed But that's going to cost you some real $, unfortunatkey (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36295584) |
Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:32 AM Author: henna pisswyrm goal in life yea def. buy new wheels. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36289857) |
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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:33 AM Author: concupiscible grizzly theatre What's a good entry level road bike? 700-1000$? (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: spectacular persian orchestra pit 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: concupiscible grizzly theatre 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: spectacular persian orchestra pit 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 |
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Date: June 22nd, 2018 11:48 AM Author: Soggy Principal's Office 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. |
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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:45 AM Author: bossy half-breed 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: Apoplectic bronze station alpha (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: Multi-colored Mildly Autistic Parlor Wagecucks 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: spectacular persian orchestra pit 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: Multi-colored Mildly Autistic Parlor Wagecucks 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 |
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Date: June 22nd, 2018 10:44 AM Author: spectacular persian orchestra pit 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: henna pisswyrm goal in life 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: Pungent sweet tailpipe 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: Soggy Principal's Office 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: crystalline temple 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: Massive Opaque Hairy Legs Lodge 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: jet house nowag 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: Vibrant hall chad 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: Vibrant hall chad 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. |
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Date: June 22nd, 2018 6:46 PM Author: angry stag film Shill me some <$500 wheels bros. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4007948&forum_id=2#36293239) |