• Thank you for your answer. You are probably right. I will stick with A23, as I am really pleased with them. Both looks and performance...

    Novatec X-light (317g) + A23 (900g) + DT Comp (382g) = 1600
    Novatec X-light (317g) + A23 (900g) + DT Rev (283g) = 1500
    Shimano 105 (523g) + A23 (900g) + DT Comp (382g) = 1805
    Shimano 105 (523g) + A23 (900g) + DT Rev (283g) = 1706

    • nipples and spoke washers...

    Thinking....

    Good tip on the tyres, I didn't know of them.

  • The weight spoke manufacturers quote is always for a 260 mm one, which is a short size... you will need more like 285-290, so spokes will be heavier. Brass nipples are 1 g each, while the alloy ones are about 0.2-0.3 g.

    I didn't know of them either... I've just fitted a pair and they appear to be just as grippy but more robust... although also less supple... I just find the Vittoria too expensive

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