Sunday, May 5, 2013

Pacenti rear Dura Ace 9000 wheel is done!

I managed to stretch this project out over 10 days. Test ride this afternoon. This wheel goes on my better half's pit bike. The DA hub is nice, but for the money, White Industries and Chris Kings are better. The verdict is still out on the rim. I've been riding the front Pacenti/DA wheel for 3 weeks. There was some initial pulsing when braking, but that seems to be going away.

The weight of the set should be around 1500 grams. Not bad for about $600 invested.

I can build wheels cheaper and lighter, but not better. These hubs should last 5 years of racing or 10 years of riding.

Ride report to follow....