Scott CybeR1

[cybernck]

Just the wheels and I suspect they are even heavier, based on other Fulcrum wheels' quoted and real weight data.

However, you've completely mixed things up. These wheels are on par with Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/mavic ... t-clincher

This kind of weight is normal for this kind of wheels. Cheapo ones would be over 2 kg's.

Even the latest Dura Ace 9000 C50 carbon-laminate clinchers are not too much lighter:

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2013/04/dura- ... er-review/

 

[NeilM]

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Well, they are all really nice looking wheels, and your bike looks superb, but I'd prefer to pedal as little weight as possible, so I'll stick with my Kinlin XR200 / Miche clinchers thanks. :mrgreen:

 

[cybernck]

You need to understand the reasoning behind these wheels. Their purpose is to be more aero and produce better power transfer, so when you're riding on flat-ish terrains, Watts saved on their aerodynamic properties will make you go slightly faster OR allow you to pedal longer for the same invested effort. Furthermore, they are actually lighter than base model low-profile clinchers, such as Fulcrum 7's or Shimano RS10. In that case, they will perform better for acceleration and uphill riding too, so the upgrade is two-fold.

In theory, a keen cyclist would need to have different kinds of wheelsets for different occasions and swap them out, like Pros do .

Anyway, having said that, these wheels are not really suited to my riding style, so I've replaced them already and still looking for Dura Ace C24's.

 

[NeilM]

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Unlike you, I'm afraid I don't produce enough power to benefit fro aero wheels, and then having nearly convinced me.... you tell me you have already changed them, ha ha ha. :mrgreen:

Cyclists eh? We are a marketing mans dream. :facepalm:

 

[cybernck]

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Not having done much riding this year so far, I had decided to devote a week to nothing else but my passion,
so in the beginning of May 2014 I packed my bags and shot off to a nice little Istrian village of Momjan,
close to Slovenian border. The heart-shaped Istrian peninsula in Croatia is becoming increasingly popular
location for pro cycling teams and amateurs alike - and you'll easily figure out why.

My hosts were my old friends Michael and Marijana, passionate cyclists that run apartment accommodation and
a bike hostel, ride a custom built racing tandem bicycle and drive around in a very early model Zastava 750.
As you can guess, they are quite a cheerful couple!


Since all the rides I've done are short stories on their own, I'll keep it very brief here and just post
a few thumbnail photos to tempt you to come in and take a more in-depth look .

However, there's a ride that deserves to be presented in it's own right - as it's one of the best rides of my life!
On 14th of May I jumped into the car and headed off to Italian Alps to do the best part of 20th stage of 2014
edition of Giro d'Italia - a couple of weeks prior to the race!

The route and story feature Passo del Pura (1428 alt. m), Sella di Rioda (1811 alt. m) and the infamous Monte Zoncolan
aka "The Hell" (1730 alt. m) to top it off. By the way - Stage 20 of the Giro is on tomorrow (31st of May)!


For the last day of my little "vacation", I went to a "gelato ride" with Michael & Marijana, as a cherry on the top .

It was a really nice cycling week, but sadly I got back home to massive floodings going on in Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia.


Full-size photos: http://photos.cybernck.com/cyber1?page=8

 

[BobCatMax]

love following your rides and stories, thank you

 

[cybernck]

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Back in Bosnia - I have unfortunately had to miss the National road championship race and a chance
to defend my reigning title due to untimely change of the date of the race. Still, I attended
the Sarajevo Grand Prix UCI race as a part of a National team.

Sarajevo Grand Prix was supported by ASO / Tour de France, therefore Christian Prudhomme and his
trademark red Skoda were there as well. Also, in the days leading to the race day, we have attended
a special ride with past TdF champions.


Stephen Roche (Triple Crown of victories in the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia stage races,
plus the World road race championship) - checking out his bike for the day - brand new Look 675.
Joop Zoetemelk (Winner of Tour de France, World champion and Olympic gold medalist) - also riding
Look 675 demo bike.

For the race, I randomly got my favourite number, so I was quite chuffed with it. If you didn't know,
my other big passion and hobby are Peugeot 205 cars. A here's a complete lineup of the National team:

22/Jun/2014 - The day of the race. The race went through fine and served as one of the final training
rides for the upcoming National Time Trial championship.

Full-size photos: http://photos.cybernck.com/cyber1?page=9

 

[cybernck]

However, this story ends abruptly due to the fact I got a unique opportunity
to update and upgrade my road bike! The CR1 got customized a little bit and
sold to a friend - so it will be in good hands and legs .

You can follow the new project, dubbed Scott Addicted, here:

http://photos.cybernck.com/addicted

Full-size photos: http://photos.cybernck.com/cyber1?page=10