white or black

[coco69]

Hi i have a 2011 giant defy 3 the nearly all white one,i really fancy some deep wheels ......look at the link and do you think black or white?

http://www.triplebuttedcycling.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=5&products_id=941

 

[rowan 46]

they are pretty for cheap wheels, but to be fair colour is a very personal thing, I like a black and white contrast, I like black and I like white. Which is best, only one way to find out.

 

[mightyquin]

I'd choose the white ones (as long as it's a similar shade of white to the bike!).

 

[ianrauk]

They are also very heavy for wheels.

 

[rowan 46]

They seem about the average weight for cheap 700c wheels

 

[rowan 46]

looked again these are a lot lighter http://www.triplebuttedcycling.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=5&manufacturers_id=&products_id=629

 

[wheres_my_beard]

I like the white wheels; but I also like the black wheels.

But which is better?

There's only one way to find out.

Or decide for yourself...

Although I'd choose white. Or at least not the black if you are going to be using black tyres.

 

[2Loose]

looked again these are a lot lighter http://www.triplebut...products_id=629

Those are a very good weight, let alone for the price - nice find.

 

[coco69]

Thanks for the replies i think im going for white,,,,,,,can anyone tell me what my current wheels are worth they are from a giant defy3 2011,no cassette and covered 22miles?

 

[E11a]

Hmmmm ... tough choice but I think I'd go for black

 

[515mm]

All white would look mental. But 1480g for just the rear? Then add 400g for tyre and tube. How the hell are you supposed to accelerate that lot?

Trust me here, save up a bit longer and get a pair of handbuilts from someone like Harry Rowland.

www.harryrowland.co.uk

Or Paul Hewitt.

www.hewittbikefitting.co.uk/index.php?page=wheels


They may not be as pretty but they'll be far more responsive to ride, way more comfortable and will last a lot longer.

 

[515mm]

Actually, I've just re-read what I've written and it sounds patronising as hell.


Sorry about that.


Buy the white ones - they'll look cool as milk.

 

[coco69]

i have just dug this up,similar scenario white bike with the white wheels

Also they have a white braking surface,what brake pads for this white or clear

 

[zexel]

i have just dug this up,similar scenario white bike with the white wheels

Also they have a white braking surface,what brake pads for this white or clear

That's a track bike, no brakes.

The braking surface won't be white, it'll be a normal aluminium surface.

Edit: Didn't you post a thread about these wheels months ago? These wheels would probably be fine for a pan flat time trial, anything else too heavy. Did you look at the one's I posted a link to before?

 

[coco69]

I know its a track bike,i just wanted to show white on white