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vaxn8r contributor Reged: 12/19/03 Posts: 222 Re: Why do people buils wheels?       12/29/04 07:42 AM (67.168.231.68) Edit   Reply   Quote   Mike, no way those Neutrons are really 1475g. I bet that is about 100-125g low. Also, the only difference in a Neutron and a Proton other than several hundred dollars is about 60g saved in a lighter hubset. That is pretty much worthless weight savings for a substantial $$premium. FWIW, have a set of Elan Primas that weigh 1405g with rim strips. Weighed them at home. Claimed weight was 1390g...not bad. I've weighed several wheelsets and the real weights are rarely what's posted on internet sites or even manufacturers sites. Campy and Mavic are two that come to mind. I've also weighed handbuilt wheels that weighed about 100g more than the claimed sum total of their parts. What is that all about? Grease? BTW, I have a set of Protons and they are a great wheel. I'm sure the Neutrons are as well...I just wouldn't pay the premium. Another great (IMO) prebuilt is the DA 7800. Comfortable and fast. It weighs about 1600g but really feels lighter. Post Extras

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