tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048496041370417301.post2354151039972986376..comments2023-05-06T07:40:51.507-07:00Comments on Pedaling Zen: Road Trip!Grey Beardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238917041257429804noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048496041370417301.post-90104296285818301212009-12-01T22:52:15.876-08:002009-12-01T22:52:15.876-08:00I think those wheels are perfect for Mary, and wou...I think those wheels are perfect for Mary, and would be surprised to hear otherwise. Those Roval wheels are very good, so yeah, next bike.<br /><br />There is a whole science, and art, of wheels and wheel building. An interesting study in and of itself.<br /><br />Case in point, the DT Swiss Revolution spokes that are 'Super-Butted' have very thin middles, which makes them a little more elastic. DT knew this, so they used a steel that had a higher modulus of elasticity. This means they will stretch, but will snap right back. The result is a wheel that never breaks spokes, doesn't pull the spokes out of the rims, and is easy on the hub.<br /><br />For the rider it makes for a wonderful supple and forgiving ride that soaks up mile after mile of road vibration and bumps while being very light and fast to spin up. I assume they slice through the air like aero bladed spokes too. Mtb users reported wheels and spokes that survived really brutal hits with no damage. They bend, and bounce back. They don't break.<br /><br />It's just more satisfying to me when I am aware of all the cool subtleties going on that benefit me - the general case for a good liberal arts education too as I recall.Grey Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238917041257429804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048496041370417301.post-86636796683862584192009-12-01T22:12:01.582-08:002009-12-01T22:12:01.582-08:00Sorry to hear that. I have Roval? on my Ruby which...Sorry to hear that. I have Roval? on my Ruby which is pretty good and Velocity Rim and Hub on my Terry which is also good. Maybe for my next Steve Rex or Luna Bike. But that is still way in the future....Lourdeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811932524599233100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048496041370417301.post-69652644448591296362009-12-01T20:58:45.971-08:002009-12-01T20:58:45.971-08:00Lourdes, the Aksium wheels are the same ones Mary ...Lourdes, the Aksium wheels are the same ones Mary is riding, so they would have been an updated (and lighter) version. <br /><br />I had so much to say I decided to make it a new post, but thanks for the thoughtful prompting. <br /><br />I will soon know more about wheels than anyone but God. There are some really light ones out there that a light rider like yourself (big kudos on all the success getting into the light category btw :D) can take advantage of. Some are under 1,500 grams and under $500.<br /><br />A great set of custom wheels, perhaps for your Terry, would be as big a step up in performance as your Ruby was from your ???. You can easily drop a whole pound off your wheels - especially the smaller 650c ones - and that rolling weight loss makes the bike much quicker to respond and spin up.Grey Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238917041257429804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048496041370417301.post-2250154207521096712009-12-01T16:18:09.207-08:002009-12-01T16:18:09.207-08:00Well, did you get it? Is it installed already? Is...Well, did you get it? Is it installed already? Is this like Mary's tires?Lourdeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811932524599233100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048496041370417301.post-22392283727322515852009-11-24T16:48:55.273-08:002009-11-24T16:48:55.273-08:00Don't know much about wheels, but hey, I'm...Don't know much about wheels, but hey, I'm happy you found some great new ones.<br /><br />I know how you feel not getting your fixes in!!!! It sucks - thank god for core!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048496041370417301.post-6067484884281958192009-11-23T11:56:41.956-08:002009-11-23T11:56:41.956-08:00Very nice find on the wheels!! You must be going ...Very nice find on the wheels!! You must be going crazy with the healing process to only add the ankle sprain to the mix. So sorry...BUT with those new wheels you will come back with major focus and speed. Watch everyone!!!Gotta Run.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647983887882662002noreply@blogger.com