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awesome. Im so jealous  Chris
2011 Giant TCR Advanced SL 2011 Malvern Star Oppy TT9 Time Trial 2011 Giant Omnium Track 2012 Giant XTC Composite 29
jesus buddy...you really want me to max out my credit card don't you  how does the dura ace wheelset roll 
keep on rollin, brad "I ride not because it's easy, but because it's hard. I love to ride, i live to ride" - ramblings from my alter ego 3.3.2010
"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010
I've only done a handful of long rides on them but so far so good. I can notice the weight difference mostly on 5-6% gradients. I think for the price they are a good buy. I'm only a lightweight (68kg) so don't put a massive amount of pressure on them, nor can I really shed any light on their stiffness. They are nice light wheelset to compliment a damn light bike! In it's current state, it's pretty much my dream bike. I say with a reasonable amount of confidence that I won't be spending any more money on bikes for quite some time.....  Cervelo R3
Canyon Ultimate AL 
[quote="lukas"I can notice the weight difference mostly on 5-6% gradients. I think for the price they are a good buy. I'm only a lightweight (68kg) so don't put a massive amount of pressure on them, nor can I really shed any light on their stiffness. They are nice light wheelset to compliment a damn light bike![/quote]
In what ways are you noticing the weight difference on 5-6% gradients? How about 10% gradient sections?  Bianchi, Ridley, Montague, GT, Garmin and All things Apple
Hard to explain sogood, they just feel better. Perhaps it's just a perceived benefit, but I think it's easier to hold speed on those gradients that it was with my old wheels.
When the road hits 10%+ for any period of time, it hurts no matter what I'm riding. The few hundred grams less might be getting me to the top a little bit quicker, but I don't notice it. Cervelo R3
Canyon Ultimate AL
Gd'day,
i decided to have a 2 wheels cosmetic makeover...tired of motorists pulling up beside me and starring at my ride...maybe the new look will attract less attention 
cheers. 
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"I ride not because it's easy, but because it's hard. I love to ride, i live to ride" - ramblings from my alter ego 3.3.2010
"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010
The chain stay protector simply makes sure the chain doesn't slap the drive side chain. Good for 2 reasons, 1, if you suffer chain slap, which isn't so common on a road bike, it is quieter, and 2, protects your lovely priceless frame! Last thinf you want is divets in your frame from the chain hitting it.
just for protection when the chain is on the 12 tooth gear...regarding offroad...well yeah...as the roads in the inner west area of Syd are shocking  "I ride not because it's easy, but because it's hard. I love to ride, i live to ride" - ramblings from my alter ego 3.3.2010
"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010
Fleshpiston, Where did you get that protector? I have a shiny new baby which I would like to protect from staining and chipping. NFS
I'll jump in here NFS, most bike shops will have something. Or, you could buy a neoprene mouse mat (lots of colour choices) and secure with a few zip ties.
Shaun ...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
London Boy 29/12/2011
Online somewhere...i think i paid $20 for it...i have another one i can sell to you for say $10...that's if you're happy to also pay for the registered mail from Syd. cheers. "I ride not because it's easy, but because it's hard. I love to ride, i live to ride" - ramblings from my alter ego 3.3.2010
"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010
Hi,
Really nice bikes posted here. Will post mine soon. Cheers.
My Avanti Atomic with new 1.5" tyres for commuting.
I bought it only about 4 months ago for under $600.00; it suits me just fine.
I'll keep my eye out for them when next in my LBS. Mulger Bill reckons they are fairly readily available. Thanks guys. NFS
If I see one of those things on your bike Sandy I will personally kick your ass old man.Please have some respect for the history of nice looking road bikes.12 tooth sprockets were made to go with big chainrings & doing 80ks an hour.
or faster.And remember you cant ride near salt water with those big neoprene chain stay protecters on because your bike may get attact by a shark thinking it was a surfers leg  seriously.
BMX Bandito, I was also considering foam wrap over the front down tube and the seat tube and maybe borrowing one of your old BMX top tube covers in pink for a bit of colour contrast to really set it off.
You don't approve
Did not see you on this mornings ride. NFS, Leximack, Ozlegacy all in attandance( and went straight back home)
NFS
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