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2016-07-27 8:11 AM

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Subject: Which wheel/tire setup to run
Since this is the only forum I write on I am asking here as I need to make a decision soon:

Giant PSL1 Aeros survived my recent crash but the rear was on true'ing life support for quite a while and came out of it at probably 97% true.
I raced on them on the Slice past weekend with no problem. I LOVE these wheels and use them on my new Emonda SL6 for all rides. I've ridden them up few climbs before as well.
(Set of ContiGP4000sii 25mm on them)

Now, I have a 2 day tour ride (longest I've ever done) in the northeast with climbs. 3 wheelsets to choose from to ride:
1) Aforementioned Giant PSL1 - appx. 1560g wheelset
2) Bontrager Race - appx. 1750g depending on where u read up)
3) Mavic Aksium - appx 1880g

***I'd assume to put ContiGP4000sii on whatever I end up using as I really love the tire

Thanks gang


2016-07-27 8:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Which wheel/tire setup to run

I'd probably go with which ones looked the best on my bike.  

2016-07-27 8:44 AM
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Subject: RE: Which wheel/tire setup to run
Originally posted by axteraa

I'd probably go with which ones looked the best on my bike.  




^ I laughed........because that's exactly what I'd do, too
2016-07-27 8:47 AM
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Subject: RE: Which wheel/tire setup to run
lol I love it, that's what my brother said as well. The bike looks pretty badass with the Giants on em
2016-07-27 10:00 AM
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Subject: RE: Which wheel/tire setup to run
Originally posted by TJHammer

lol I love it, that's what my brother said as well. The bike looks pretty badass with the Giants on em


Sounds like the Giants are the lightest AND look the best . . . easy choice
2016-07-27 10:33 AM
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Subject: RE: Which wheel/tire setup to run

Braking fine with all these too?



2016-07-27 10:44 AM
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Subject: RE: Which wheel/tire setup to run
Originally posted by brigby1

Braking fine with all these too?




Havent used the Mavic on anything but trainer but in all the rides ever on the giants never a brake issue. couple times on the bonts were fine. I find those wheels heavy though
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