Component help (again)

[Alex1982]

Summer is coming up and I’ve got the bug for doing small bits to my bike

I have a bmc
https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/bikes...two-force-axs-road-bike-2022-in-bronze__29227

I’m after ceramic speed OSPW (just a unnecessary treat ) but would these be suitable

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/CeramicSpeed/OSPW-System-For-SRAM-RED-Force-AXS/SDG4?s=1

Thanks

 

[Cycleops]

Absolutely fine. I should get the colour that matches your eyes.

 

[fossyant]

An absolute waste of £350 and they look gopping ! I'd spend a bit less on some nice tyres (GP5000 say) and latex or TPU tubes and you will be going faster. Or even invest that £350 plus in some better wheels and tyres.

 

[wafter]

I'd suggest it's only suitible if you've grown tired of idly scrunching up £50 notes and casually flicking them into an open fire..

 

[Peter Salt]

I've no idea what got into you, @Alex1982. This is ridiculous...

The model you selected is waaaaay too cheap. I'm pretty sure they have a 3D-printed titanium version of this that's an absolute bargain at £1.5k.

But if that's not available, you can always buy ten of the ones you found and hang them on the bike frame in random places. That way everyone will know you really mean business.

 

[fossyant]

It's only got Rubinos on it (if stock) which are good as a training tyre - (I quite like my Zaffiros as they seem robust) - but you'll gain a lot more fitting better tyres and tubes for circa £100.

 

[DCLane]

If it's for the *bling* then fine. It'll fit but you will probably also need a slightly longer chain.

But for performance better tyres, tubes then wheels is imo and others.

 

[fossyant]

If it's for the *bling* then fine.

*Bling* is very subjective - they look stupid.

 

[DCLane]

*Bling* is very subjective - they look stupid.

Technically we do have an OSPW set-up, which came from Ribble's clearance earlier this year. However, it's still in the packet and will probably end up being re-sold. Looks like this and is 11 speed - we're running Dura-Ace 9000 on the road bikes so it's not compatible unless we upgrade/downgrade slightly since it works with Ultegra 8000 / Dura-Ace 9100:

 

[vickster]

An absolute waste of £350 and they look gopping ! I'd spend a bit less on some nice tyres (GP5000 say) and latex or TPU tubes and you will be going faster. Or even invest that £350 plus in some better wheels and tyres.

He’s got a 5k bike…the wheels can’t be that bad surely?!

 

[wafter]

He’s got a 5k bike…the wheels can’t be that bad surely?!

lol - neither can the RD, but that apparently doesn't rule out its replacement at a cost of 7% of the bike's total purchase price..

 

[vickster]

Perhaps the OP works for a hedge fund and thus the cost is immaterial (but then why not just buy)

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Get one. Nothing attract scores of potential lovers like an OPSW "System". You will also immediately be elected as club chairman and...get free flat whites at your local club run espresso stopover. Your bike will go up in value and your dog will come back home.

 

[FishFright]

Summer is coming up and I’ve got the bug for doing small bits to my bike

I have a bmc
https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/bikes...two-force-axs-road-bike-2022-in-bronze__29227

I’m after ceramic speed OSPW (just a unnecessary treat ) but would these be suitable

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/CeramicSpeed/OSPW-System-For-SRAM-RED-Force-AXS/SDG4?s=1

Thanks

If you want to and can afford it then why not . The plebs hate it too which is always a bonus.

 

[Alex1982]

😂 some brilliant responses

Wheels have been upgraded and currently running GP5000

Always nice to see the comments as to people telling me I’m wasting my money 😂