In a less-than-perfect environment, I weighed my 3 different road wheelsets to see if there was a glaring advantage as I plan for the Fitchburg Longsjo stage race this weekend. Here are the results without taking tire or skewer choice into consideration:
Shimano Tubeless (12-27cogset)
F: 1000g
R: 1480g
Set: 2480g
Mavic Open Pro 32 hole w/Shimano Dura Ace hubs (12-25)
F: 1020g
R: 1400g
Set: 2420
Mavic Ksyrium ES (12-25)
F: 1000g
R: 1400g
Set: 2400g
It all makes sense I guess. There's a slight weight progression from the tubeless to the higher quality wheelset. But, clearly not enough to worry about, freeing me up to choose the appropriate wheels for any given event. I think I'll go with this:
Circuit race: tubeless
Road race: Ksyrium with 12-27 cogset for Mt. Wachusett climb
Crit: Open Pro
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I ride and used to race inspired by the memory of my step-dad Alvin Drake who succumbed to cancer in 2005. He was a lover of bikes and a staunch supporter of my racing.
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- I am a dad, husband, former bike racer, and Zamboni driver. I live and work at Kents Hill School with my wife and 2 boys. I ride Kona road, mountain, and cyclocross bikes. Life is good.
2009 Race Sked/results
- 4/5 Schott Memorial CR Masters 35+ 48/75
- 4/25 Turtle Pond CR Masters 35+ 10/25
- 4/26 Quabbin RR Masters 35+ 11/81
- 5/24 Root 66 Coyote Hill XC 19/29 Pro
- 6/7 Great Falls Criterium 20/36 Masters 35+; 19/35 Pro 1/2/3
- 7/5 Root 66 Domarski Farm XC 9/15 Pro
- 7/12 Root 66 Pat's Peak XC 12/23 Pro
- 7/19 Yarmouth Clam Fest CR Pack Pro 1/2/3
- 7/25-26 Root 66 Mt. Snow CX 4th, XC 11th/30 Pro
- 8/1 Concord Crit, Pack Masters 35+
- 8/2 Root 66 Hodges Dam XC, 10th Pro
- 8/8 MMBA Saddleback Challenge XC, 2nd Overall
- 8/30 NECS ME Sport Runoff XC, 3rd Overall
- Note: CR=circuit race; RR=road race; CT=criterium; SR=stage race; XC=mountain bike; CX=cyclocross
2008 Season Highlights
- MMBA Master of Mud Repeat
- EFTA NECS: 5th Overall Elite
- NECCS: 33rd Elite (Average finish: 24th)
- Downeast Cyclocross: Elite Masters Win
- Porky Gulch Classic: 2nd Overall Elite
2007 Season Highlights
- National Championship XC; Expert 2nd
- National Championship STXC; Expert 3rd
- MMBA Master of Mud Winner
- Won age group in every mountain bike race, EXCEPT Natz!
- Canada Cup XC; Expert Win
- Saco Crit; Masters 35+ & Cat. 3 ME State Champ
- Casco Bay CX; Masters Win
- Porky Gulch Classic SR; Elite 2nd
2 comments:
wheels, why do you have so many high end road wheel sets?? Next question; why do you care about weight on a road bike?? Just don't be the idiot mtn biker out front doing all the work and you will be fine my friend.
Oh and thanks a ton for the pedals. The frogs are awesome! Why would you ever go away from them? so many questions
Questions lead to questions: Why do I have so many bikes to go with the wheels? Why are you up at midnight? How tough was the Cup race?
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