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Just had to tell someone...

Given an unexpected bonus at work so i've ordered a pair of BST carbon wheels :D

i do hope all the hype is true....
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There goes the retirement goal.........according to a race friend, you will feel a big difference. Hope you have the roads around your area to really enjoy. Please keep us posted.
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Given an unexpected bonus at work so i've ordered a pair of BST carbon wheels
You're obviously not married...

Beautiful wheels, I almost choked looking at the price though - yowsers!
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Almost forgot............unsprung weight is unfun weight!
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Good for you. I wish I could.
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Beautiful! I am filled with lust. :smt049
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Beautiful wheels !

"bike changes direction like a 250 " :-)............how much of that is the lighter wheels,...or perhaps the new tires?

Not ney-sayin'..just asking ?
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Hi,Zei220!
Awesome vheels!!! Going to help you in road/track handeling.Less tire(rim)weight=less inertia=better road holding scince shock absorbers fallowing road unevenity a lot better+shocks are going to last longer.Lots of money???...Well you got what you paid for-an excellence! :D :D

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Hello Ron,

I don't think the tyres made that much difference the old ones were barely half worn.

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I have upgraded to lighter wheels on many bikes - I think within reason it is one of the more sensible performance mods. Better handling, helps supsending duties, and I forget the estimate or equivalent weight savings to non-rotational mass, but is considerable equivalent to a significant HP boost. Really great if you can do it.

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