Ultimate CF SL7 eTap
Strada Wheels from Sussex, UK.
55mm rear: 662g, 445g rim weight.
45mm front: 629g, 412g rim weight
DT Swiss 240 EXP hubs with 36t with reduced grease between the teeth.
After six months of bike ownership, I'd decided to treat myself to a wheel upgrade, but the deciding process took six months 😂
Stock wheels were DT Swiss P1800.
I'd tested a range of DT Swiss ARC1100 wheels in Girona and Roval Alpinists from a long time LBS.
In the end, I'd decided to go with an independent wheel builder who offered a potentially lighter wheel set and for a better price.
The DT Swiss ARC1100 were FAST! I'd discovered speed I didn't know I was capable of and even felt decent and very responsive on the famous Rocacorba Girona climb.
The Roval Alpinists felt a bit meh. I was still more efficient over my stock wheels but they were missing the wow looks and fast feeling for me. I don't doubt they are good wheels but they just didn't interest me. The upside was the LBS is a walk away and I'd already bought two bikes from them before during their original shed days and we are former residential neighbours.
What I will say about the DT Swiss 50mm Vs Strada 45mm front wheels is the difference in cross winds. The 50mm was definitely less stable, and pretty obvious descending Rocacorba. I was still the fastest descender that day but that's just me!
The 45mm doesn't really seem to suffer from any cross winds; surprisingly rarely. On a VERY windy day yes compared to the stock 23mm.
Photos 7, 8, 9
DT Swiss ARC 1100 @ 50mm – 674g and 798g front and rear
Roval Alpinist @ 33mm – 606g and 769g front and rear
Stock DT Swiss P1800 @ 23mm – 783g and 890g
Disclaimer… Purchase and delivery was earlier this summer 😂
by SkiSnowTignesider
2 Comments
Wheels look good! Also beautiful views.
You madman, double piston on the front??!!
When I saw that coffee shop, I knew it was girona. When I clicked on the post, I knew it was you 😆