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[Imola Duke]

Whats the difference in weight between the old and new type wheels ?

[Ghost]

Originally Posted by Imola Duke

Whats the difference in weight between the old and new type wheels ?

Rear wheel later type with bearings and cush drive no sprocket or disc is 6.35kg

Early type in the same condition is 7.10 kg

Don't have a later front to weigh.

[Chaz]

Originally Posted by Ghost

Rear wheel later type with bearings and cush drive no sprocket or disc is 6.35kg

Early type in the same condition is 7.10 kg

Don't have a later front to weigh.

Late front with bearings without discs 4.8 kg

[mat2hew]

I have the early wheels on my bike, I think that it is the best handling bike I've ever had, It's certainly the most fun I've ever had on a bike. I've had to completely re-think my philosophy about bikes, I've always wanted the newest fastest bikes out there, not any more!

Lighter wheels:

Do they make a difference?

Do you think it makes a difference to lap times?

How about race position?

They say the biggest improvement you can make to your bike is the rider.........

I want to say “ride what you've got, and like it” but I too keep spending money, but I'm trying to stop.

Mat 72

[Ghost]

Defo the rider Matt. Mr Traynor and Harriet had/have the earlier wheels as does Cleggy they all go well. I think the difference would be 3/5ths of F*** all.

[Chris Wood]

Race day - Just have an extra big poo...

[mjbayley]

Originally Posted by Ghost

Defo the rider Matt. Mr Traynor and Harriet had/have the earlier wheels as does Cleggy they all go well. I think the difference would be 3/5ths of F*** all.

Performance Bige Mag June 09.
Comparison of an R1 with standard and Carbon wheels.
4.5kg difference for £2 grand !!!!!

It did give an improvement of 1.5 seconds in laptime, made it easier to turn and improved acceleration (centrifugal effect I suspect) and allowed later braking (less rotating mass).
You can spend £2 grand on engine mods and not get the same peformance upgrade???

3/5ths is all you need in DD racing if it puts you 1/2 a bike length in front of the other guy/girl .............

[Ghost]

Originally Posted by mjbayley

3/5ths is all you need in DD racing if it puts you 1/2 a bike length in front of the other guy/girl .............

Agreed 100%.

[Ghost]

Originally Posted by Chaz

Late front with bearings without discs 4.8 kg

Early front with bearings without disc 5.18kg

Just to add to this: Tyre and one disc on brings it up to 10.8kg

Early rear with tyre sprocket and disc is 15kg less the tyre is 9.45kg

This is getting very anorak....y