Just got a wheel upgrade from my man Kent and it’s amazing. My old wheels are 2006 Crossmax SL’s weighing 1685 grams total. It’s funny, but I always thought these wheel’s were light cause they had “SL” in the name. Marketing.
The new wheels weight 1390! I knew they would accelerate quick and all but dadgum it’s like having a jet pack on. Something I didn’t expect is that the front wheel would turn easier. The first little tech downhill I did I got squirrely and about ate poo. Everything is easier with lighter wheels. Takes a lot less body english to wheely the roots and hop the logs. If I ever nut up and run some lightweight standard tires it’ll knock off another 200 grams easy.
I guess I’m ready to race FSC #1 Sunday. I’m thinking the competition is gonna be tough. With Shawn Smith and former Semi-Pros Bounds and Andy Mills it’s gonna be fast. I’ve been trying to remember the course but it’s been about 10 years I think, so memory is hazy. Some steep ups, ride around some fields and a climb out of a quarry is what I’m planning on.
Wish my bottom bracket wasn’t creaking like mad. I went to fix it and it figures Shimano created a new tool for the m970. Gonna have to wait on that.
Kinda Interesting?