Mavic R-Sys SLR Wheels
Discussion
Magic919 said:
okgo said:
So it's about fitting in? That's worst reason to spend £1500 ever 
Funny enough, the bike snobs give the impression you shouldn't buy them as you won't fit in. You know something is wrong when it is a Dizee thread and he ends up looking like one of the sensible ones.
Dr Imran T said:
fromage said:
Very true, its a bloody expensive sport/hobby
Not in comparison classic cars it's not 
I worked out that I've spent £6.9 billion on my E34 M5 and I still haven't driven it much.
It would have been cheaper to just buy the damned train.
Magic919 said:
Funny enough, the bike snobs give the impression you shouldn't buy them as you won't fit in.
You know something is wrong when it is a Dizee thread and he ends up looking like one of the sensible ones.
It's a great contrast though, reading some of the gumph on here versus reality. You know something is wrong when it is a Dizee thread and he ends up looking like one of the sensible ones.
The forum seems to suggest that unless your a pro racer you should only own a basic wheelset and anything else is pointless, arrogant and a waste of money. ( All this from posters who don't know anything about the abilities of other posters for the most part ).
The reality, for me anyway, is that at least 50% of the people I ride with ( most of which are extremely competent, and some of which race for national teams ) 1) Ride with nice wheels and 2) Wouldn't give a s
t what I put on my bike. The main reason for this as that we all know each other, know how we ride and above all respect each other, which is something often lacking on here. Most of the time spent riding together is about cracking on safely, enjoying ourselves and looking to get a good training ride in. That often involves bursts up hills or inclines as well as longer group chain's along the flat. That's nothing to fear, in fact it is something to look forward to and enjoy!
As for the comment about people on cheaper kit seeking out and looking to drop others on more expensive kit for kicks, then I feel for you deeply as that's the sort of w
ker mentality that get's clubs and cycling a bad name. I'm happy to stick to the kind of people I ride with, it works very well for me Dizeee said:
The reality, for me anyway, is that at least 50% of the people I ride with ( most of which are extremely competent, and some of which race for national teams ) 1) Ride with nice wheels and 2) Wouldn't give a st what I put on my bike. The main reason for this as that we all know each other, know how we ride and above all respect each other, which is something often lacking on here.
If that´s your ´reality´, why don´t you ask your national-team-riding mates instead of a load of faceless internet friends on a motoring forum?t what I put on my bike. The main reason for this as that we all know each other, know how we ride and above all respect each other, which is something often lacking on here. It seems to me they would be much more likely to provide you with good advice, with the proviso that you actually listened to it.
Dizeee said:
As for the comment about people on cheaper kit seeking out and looking to drop others on more expensive kit for kicks, then I feel for you deeply as that's the sort of wker mentality that get's clubs and cycling a bad name.
Really, even if you aren't the one who starts the sprinting/winding it up ker mentality that get's clubs and cycling a bad name.
I enter races to race, but when non-racers want to turn a club ride into a mini private league, at that point they need it handing to them.
Oh and enjoy your wheels, and please post some pics.
BadgerBenji said:
Dizeee said:
As for the comment about people on cheaper kit seeking out and looking to drop others on more expensive kit for kicks, then I feel for you deeply as that's the sort of wker mentality that get's clubs and cycling a bad name.
Really, even if you aren't the one who starts the sprinting/winding it up ker mentality that get's clubs and cycling a bad name.I enter races to race, but when non-racers want to turn a club ride into a mini private league, at that point they need it handing to them.
Oh and enjoy your wheels, and please post some pics.
Road racing is for weirdos anyway.
Dizeee said:
The forum seems to suggest that unless your a pro racer you should only own a basic wheelset and anything else is pointless...
If you want to go faster, then bike fitting and/or training and/or coaching will make much more of a difference than wheels.Only, you're seemingly not interested in the above. Which suggests either you're not interested in getting faster, or think you can simply "upgrade" you way to speed. On the latter, you're mistaken: you can't, extremes aside. And the "fastest" wheels in the world are useless if the rider isn't up to the job. If it's the former, then you're spunking £1K+ on wheels for aesthetics and/or the urge for shiny things. Which an expensive, short-term kick that'll soon wear off, around about the same time you lose the wheel of the guy in front...
Jimbo. said:
If you want to go faster, then bike fitting and/or training and/or coaching will make much more of a difference than wheels.
Only, you're seemingly not interested in the above. Which suggests either you're not interested in getting faster, or think you can simply "upgrade" you way to speed. On the latter, you're mistaken: you can't, extremes aside. And the "fastest" wheels in the world are useless if the rider isn't up to the job. If it's the former, then you're spunking £1K+ on wheels for aesthetics and/or the urge for shiny things. Which an expensive, short-term kick that'll soon wear off, around about the same time you lose the wheel of the guy in front...
Yup agree with all the above. Ive had a bike fitting so im happy in that field. Coaching I have also had but I dont want to go madly down that route at present as it doesn't interest me really. Im happy I know enough basics to achieve fitness benefits without needing to be an olympian.Only, you're seemingly not interested in the above. Which suggests either you're not interested in getting faster, or think you can simply "upgrade" you way to speed. On the latter, you're mistaken: you can't, extremes aside. And the "fastest" wheels in the world are useless if the rider isn't up to the job. If it's the former, then you're spunking £1K+ on wheels for aesthetics and/or the urge for shiny things. Which an expensive, short-term kick that'll soon wear off, around about the same time you lose the wheel of the guy in front...
It's a combo of both aesthetics and performance behind wanting an upgrade. I live riding and I want a superb summer bike so im not really fussed about winning anything other than my own enhanced enjoyment of my bike.
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