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Carbon or Aluminium Brake Surface?

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  • January 12, 2013 at 3:11 pm #17649
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    I’m looking to buy some new aero wheels. I’d ruled out carbon clinchers due to the general consensus that the braking is more tempermental. Having decided on a pair of Mavic Carbon SLs I’ve been shown some Fuerte Bici 50mm carbon clinchers that look good for the money – £500.

    I’m intending to use them for general road riding and club racing. Will the carbon braking be a real problem or is it just in the wet that they become an issue?

    Anyone had experiences with Fuerte Bici wheels?

    Advice gratefully received.

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  • January 13, 2013 at 4:57 pm #711701
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    Raleigh

    I know that their shop is in
    I know that their shop is in Beccles, and anything sold in Suffolk is better than anything anywhere else.

    Other than that, they just look line fine Far East imports. I think that you choose what colour hubs and spokes you can have.

    Yeah, go for it!

    January 13, 2013 at 12:09 pm #711699
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    Raleigh wrote:You’ll be fine

    Raleigh wrote:
    You’ll be fine as long as you use the supplied brake pads.

    Thanks for that.
    Do you know about the Fuerte Bici wheels in particular; are they okay?

    January 12, 2013 at 6:50 pm #711697
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    Raleigh

    You’ll be fine as long as you
    You’ll be fine as long as you use the supplied brake pads.

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