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ASK RBA: ASK RC: HARSH RIDING WHEELS
Richard Cunningham
March 1, 2010
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Boonen and Cancellara use conventional steel spoked wheels when the road gets rough
(Photo: Roberto Bettini)
I am 5'6"-5'7" 150-pounds. I currently ride a Specialized Allez with a carbon fork and seatstays combined with Mavic R-Sys wheels and a Campy Record gruppo. After a long ride I feel beat up a bit. I am not a racer, nor do I want to be, but I love to go fast and far. I am looking at several bikes and I want someone to give me some feedback. My main goal is to have a fast, stiff, responsive, yet comfortable bike, not twitchy, and not pro stiff.
Thank you so much for you help
– Andrew
Before buying a new bike, try switching to a set of wheels with conventional stainless steel spokes – DT-Swiss, Easton or Zipp wheels are good options. The steel spokes will provide a smoother ride than the tubular carbon spokes of the R-Sys. A set of DT-Swiss, Easton or Zipp wheels will allow your Specialized to ride smoothly and still accelerate well. I rode with R-Sys wheels for six months and also experienced a harsh ride. I switched to Zipp 202 tubular wheels and it feels like I am riding an entirely different bike.
Contact Richard Cunningham for questions or comments, or just to talk bikes at: askRC@roadbikeaction.com
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