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    #32
    ba
    Registered Users Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭ba


    i ask cos i have had Mavic Ksyrium Elites fitted to my new bike (07 Tarmac Expert Specialized). i believe one should upgrade to SL when possible, but i just dont have the money really. i'm going for the silver ones tho'.


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    #33
    el tel
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    Is there a specific thread relating to the challenge of going up that hill in Wicklow? I reckon i might give it a lash this weekend if anyone is around for the craic? I haven't even sat on my bike for 5 months but I'm up for it - it's only 200m long. In any case, it would be a good excuse to meet up for a laugh.


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    #34
    Membrane
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    el tel wrote: »
    Is there a specific thread relating to the challenge of going up that hill in Wicklow?

    No, it was mentioned in various threads.
    I reckon i might give it a lash this weekend if anyone is around for the craic? I haven't even sat on my bike for 5 months but I'm up for it - it's only 200m long. In any case, it would be a good excuse to meet up for a laugh.

    The challenge I posed involves me (not fit) on a cheap bike with low gearing (22x28) against a highly fit rider on a high end bike with a standard double (39x25).


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    #35
    el tel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    Membrane wrote: »
    No, it was mentioned in various threads.



    The challenge I posed involves me (not fit) on a cheap bike with low gearing (22x28) against a highly fit rider on a high end bike with a standard double (39x25).


    So is it a race, with the fit rider unable to get out of the saddle or merely a test to see if it is possible for a fit rider using a standard double to climb the hill without getting out of the saddle?


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    #36
    Membrane
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    el tel wrote: »
    So is it a race, with the fit rider unable to get out of the saddle or merely a test to see if it is possible for a fit rider using a standard double to climb the hill without getting out of the saddle?

    I've summed it up in a seperate post: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=54235873#post54235873


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    #37
    infinity&beyond
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    King Raam wrote: »
    them's the wheels I just bought but haven't been able to test yet. How are they working out for you?

    I only had time to get out for a two hour spin last weekend. I'll be going for a longer ride this weekend, so I'll let you know.

    As a relative novice in these things, what makes one wheel better than another? I know weight will have a bearing, but I figured strength and the ability to last the test of time (less need for regular truing, broken spokes etc) were what made the difference.

    Should I "feel" the difference on the road? Downhill / flat more than up?

    Thanks


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    #38
    E@gle.
    Registered Users Posts: 1,516 ✭✭✭E@gle.


    ba wrote: »
    i ask cos i have had Mavic Ksyrium Elites fitted to my new bike (07 Tarmac Expert Specialized). i believe one should upgrade to SL when possible, but i just dont have the money really. i'm going for the silver ones tho'.

    I plan to upgrade to SL's for next Summer, great sturdy wheels and look good also


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