Carbon/mag Wheels

[chris56]

I would like new wheels to finish off the Bike CARBON MAG or any lighter wheels anyone like to comment on prefrence`s prices etc etc

[benny hedges]

mikstr has some fancy light wheels on his - sometimes they work out not much dearer than a standard wheel.
not sure if they'd really be up to the uk's shocking roads, but for the track they would make a difference.

here's a picture of some lighter wheels

i prefer the old style ones as the new pentagonal wheels tend to separate easily and the middle bit doesn't turn against the flint.
call me a luddite, but i think if sumat aint broke, you shouldn't fix it.

btw i don't recommend you fit pentagonal wheels to your bike as it may cause a narrow band of vibration between 800 rpm & redline.

[chris56]

Quality answer ! And thanks (No image though) I think when Roger D has finished with this bike of mine it will only be allowed on the trak

[benny hedges]

not sure what these are like - don't know anyone who's used them, but it would surely make a difference to the handling -

michelin power pure lightweight 2 compound tyres.... apparently over 2lbs lighter than other brands.
http://www.michelinpowerpure.com/en/mic ... ogies.html

anyone used these???? any good???
there's a £20 free fuel voucher if you buy them this month

[tony.mon]

You could try drilling lightness holes in the tyres and wheels, same as the Blade fairings of old, although you'd need a nice stout inner tube.

[benny hedges]

and fill the tyres with hydrogen