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Lightweight Obermayer Tubular Carbon Fiber On the Trek Madone 6.9 SSL
Related: Autobahn, gear, image stabilization, Lightweight, Mielenstein, Obermayer, Trek Madone, tubular, Ventoux
The Lightweight Obermayers complement the white paint on my Trek Madone 6.9 SSL. For a dark bike, the white logos are probably better, but I like the understated look that does not draw too much attention away from the bike and to the wheels.
Today, I confirmed that the Obermayers ride like the Ventoux 240 wheels in terms of fast-flick-feel, but have a stiffer build, so they sprint better. And they do seem faster at 25+ mph (40 kph). Like the Lightweight Standard, they do pick up some wind torque if a blast of wind hits while turning on a curvy descent.
So far, I think they’re the perfect compromise between the Ventoux and the Standard, and superb 2nd wheelset choice for anyone that already has the Ventoux. I love ’em already.
I’ve added some more photos to my Lightweight Obermayer image gallery page.
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Gluing the tires
Look at the superb job the guys over at Palo Alto Bicycles did on gluing the tire. This is as clean a job as you find, and I can say from experience that their glue jobs are outstanding— this tire is never going to roll off.
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