What's the difference between campagnolo and shimano? I have a 2103 Synapse Carbon with tiagra comp, want to be sure I get the right wheel set for it.
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Order a SHIMANO (Tiagra is a Shimano product). http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/road/tiagra.html
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BTW, we'd highly recommend getting the Stealth PBO wheels vs the Stealth SS. The PBO spokes are incredibly strong and also absorb vibration like few others. They make the bike much smoother over rough surfaces.
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Actually, I just re-read the Amazon ad refers to it as Low normal in the top and top normal at the bottom of the listing. Check with Shimano before buying.
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I'm using 71mm wheels. I'm more of a cruiser so if you are wanting to do slides and such I am not sure what wheels to use. I suggest looking on some forums for a more educated answer.
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I think that this one is better. It has more Shimano parts and is lighter. Plus it's a 24 Speed and the Giordano Libero is a 16 Speed.
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The bike is great, but from my experience the wheels need an upgrade. I'm currently considering what to replace them with. I weigh around 230. I've had to replace 3 spokes in the rear wheel, and I'm having to constantly true that wheel. I ride the bike to work and, given that it's a cyclo-cross bike I ride a short off-rode section. Perhaps on smoother roads the stock wheels will behave better. If you are not handy as a bike mechanic you may need to visit the shop frequently, unless you upgrade the wheels. I still think it's pretty good value for the money.
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Good morning, the best for training and recreation are the slow wheels, especially if you are a beginner. Faster wheels are for higher levels, and competitions. For any further assistance/clarification, do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, barnettsports
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What I have read indicate a 700c and 29er have the same rim diameter. I have owned to sets of WTB FX23 29ers. I probably won't buy a third. Lots of loose spokes this time around. Also, the bearing hubs are not durable. The hubs get loose after a couple of months of relatively low impact riding.
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Bryan, that's a hard question to answer. The brake shoes are 30 mm from the center of the post to the rear and require at least 30mm of clearance so that they don't run into the front fork. For the rear brake, the shoe measures 25 mm from the center post to the front of the shoe (the part facing forward), so you would need at least 25 mm of clearance. However, the amt of clearance for the front brake depends upon the inner width of the front fork, and how many washers you could stand to install to mount the brake arms. Sorry, can't answer this exactly, since I don't know the dimensions of your bike. I can tell you that these are very good brake shoes, at least as good as the best Campagnolo shoes and maybe better. The only sure fire way of checking for fit is to buy a couple and try them out. I would like to mount them on some vintage Campy Super Record, single pivot brake arms on my time trial bike that has a Reynolds Ouzo Pro carbon fork, but they won't fit, and there is nothing I can do.
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I own the diamond back and I'm a big fan. It's not quite as nice as trek or specialized but then again it's much cheaper and I have had no issues. I've done a couple fifty mile rides on it and it was more than capable of handling the load. Really good starter hybrid bike
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I ordered everything for my son for Christmas and we just saw embed it today. Bigger wheels the better and bearings I went to k swiss 6 bearings as for bolts it depends on the spacers, but I went ahead and ordered the longer one just to cover my 6. And he LOVES it!
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I don't have cyclocross experience, but these wheels feel just as strong as my other sets (mavic and shimano) and they have gone well in some filthy/rainy rides with no issues with sand and dirt getting into the bearings. For the money, I'd give them a try for cyclocross.
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I've never tried a Shimano shoe before but I found that the US to European sizing chart was accurate so I would suggest using that rather than assuming a Shimano 42 will match a venzo 42.
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I don't know. I use mine on a spin bike. I just know shimano makes great gear.
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Found a fairly decent writeup on the difference @ http://www.livestrong.com/article/270832-comparison-of-schwinn-230-240-bikes/
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This question is directed to Charles LeRoyer. I was thinking of getting either the 230 or the 240 and i was pretty set on the 230 because the graphics arent really a big deal for me, but i was wondering what the difference is in terms of the seat. I plan on using my bike 3-4 times a week or more for an hour or more at a time, so the seat is very important to me. If you could add any insight to this, i would be very appreciative. Thanks.
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chris, i bought a Shimano HG51 8-Speed Cassette (11-28T)--just fits my frame. it has presta size valve holes. be sure to measure your rear spacing before putting on too many gears; i believe its has the std 130mm spacing. the tires were Vittoria Zaffiro II Wire (Black, 700 x 23). great wheelset for the money!!