Thanks Diego 👍

Thanks I’m very lucky

Thanks Phil! It’s a new feature introduced by YT and think it’s good for the viewer as you can skip ahead if you just want to watch the ride section for example

do you think its worth upgrading from Continental 4000 28 tube to Continental 5000 32mm tubeless?

@@HaswellCore - It depends. I find that 28 is great for my summer bike with deep wheels. They’re fast, light, and aero. I like 32s on my winter bike for comfort. If your roads are smooth, 28s are probably fine. If your roads are rough or if you are a heavy rider, or just want more comfort, 32s might be ideal.

@@JonFairhurst I got a flat 28 on the front and a snakebited 28 with a working tube on the back.. Is getting one 32mm for the back a good idea, dont want to throw away the working 28mm tire.

@@HaswellCore Bummer! Yeah, you can mix and match. If you bomb down switchbacks, you might not want mixed sizes, but for normal riding, it would be fine. Probably 5-10 fewer PSI in the 32s than the 28s.

Hello, I am looking at GY eagel F1s for my 303s wheels. Do you have any feedback on yours?

@@jonk967 I love them. Grippy and comfortable. Puncture free for all my summer use ( to date ) the low pressure running makes for a comfortable ride. Would happily by the same again, when the time comes. Aldo they fitted easily using a standard track pump, without a flash chamber n

How much pressure are you using with this Zipp wheels? I’m looking for those wheels in my new Emonda SLR, but I’m afraid to can’t ride with a lower pressure of 80 psi. I’ve been riding with 23 mm tyres yet and it I’ll be a big change in my riding style… 🙈

Thanks boss!

@@davidarthur just fitted these wheels on my partners orbea avant, awesome set and the tubeless setup was incredibly easy

Thanks for the sub!

How they holding up so far being a bigger rider? Im 95kg too, and wondering how the quality has been. Thanks

@@kellrockets101 Not had any issues bar needing to replace the bearings in the rear as they got crap inside causing excessive wear. Since then I've had no problems at all. They're completely true. Now saying that the issue I had with the dropped tyre pressure was cause by crappy tyres, now I run pirelli Pzero's and don't get the same pressure loss. Would I buy them again? Not for road riding, I much prefer hooked rims for that as it has higher pressures which I now prefer. I have done bike packing on them and never an issue, I've found carbon rims (I have hooked rims on my other bike) to be bomb proof and stronger than the alu rims that the bike(s) came with.

Thanks for sharing

Got a set of 303 Firecrests on their way to me soon!

Hey Paul, I did a 500 mile review here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h82VqayL3ridhKs.html I'm hoping to get a stock Domane to do a full review on

How do you know what the Defy Pro spec is? I would like to preorder one

@@HowayTheMags if you can read korean, it's here www.giant-bicycles.com/kr/bikes-propel-advanced-sl-disc-2021 hopefully someone can translate for us though

@@HowayTheMags My local lbs showed me the pictures and specs. They're already ordering 2021 bikes. I suppose that Giant has started production on their 2021 range sooner this year. I think it's a smart move from Giant to spec the pro models with their 42mm aero wheels instead of last year's 30mm. Really saves me from buying another wheelset.

I am curious aswell, and i hope he will answer you question. Iirc he also going to release a video about improving the bike with different tires then the default.

The key difference between the SLR1 wheels and the Zipp 303 S wheels is the internal rim width, 19mm versus 23mm. The latter suits 28mm and wider tyres much better (smoother profile) so that is something to consider

It’s a 43/30 chainset - check out my SRAM climbing video for all the details on it and how it rides 👍

Hi Adam thanks for the kind words. I really like the Evade 2 and you're right, I haven't done a review yet - I'll add it to my list - the size is a medium which fits me perfectly on my size 58cm head. Hope that helps?

I'm currently looking for a new bike & the Tarmac SL7 is one of the contenders which comes with Roval wheels, so i guess you are saying that the Rovals isn't as stable in gusty winds? Do you think it's a non issue for me that weights 80kg?

Jesper Andersson Hi Jasper, the SL7 is a sweet bike! You should totally get one. A friend of mine just bought one. As far as wheels go, anything over 50mm will be subject to wind BUT! some are more than others. At your weight it is just about practicing handling skills. Like anything else. That being said my Fulcrum 55 get pushed around less than some other brands. I like Reynolds too. The Rovals are not as stiff in comparison and do not have the same tolerances as Reynolds and Fulcrum I can put any tire I want on Reynolds or Fulcrum and never have to worry. Rovals are only good for about 110 psi. Not only that but if you pump your tire above their recommended psi for rider weight (see their website) the tire feels squishy and almost like it’s moving around on the rim. I’ve never experienced that with any rim. So for example a rider my weight Roval says I should use roughly 60psi on size tires 28 - if I pump them to 80psi they feel squishy, flexy, and like the tire is moving Get the bike and experiment on your own. Developing skills with deep dish wheels just takes experience

The titanium will be ideal for that sort of riding. Wheel choice is tricky, I've been really impressed with the Enve Foundation 45s and they might just be worth the upgrade. Regarding pressure at your weight, provided you're running wide tyres, say 30 or 32, you won't want very high pressures at all even for your weight. I know someone heavier than you who rides 32mm tyres at 65psi

Let them down and inject/remove through the valve core and then reinflate I guess. Alot less messy than many other methods I've seen.

BananaChipzzz is it a pain to take a tubeless tire out because of the sticky sealant or whatever? Im thinking about maybe running tubeless are some point

try that: mount the tire with a tube deflate, brake only one side tire bead (important!) and remove the tube install tubeless valve put tire back on rim get a sponge with soapy water and rub some between tire and rim bead inflate tire again if still doesnt work and the tire seems too lose, you can try to add one or two layers of rim tape and repeat the process above.

I've used those tyres on the Zipp's and they were fine, maybe double check with Vittoria to be safe. You will want to run higher pressures but I regularly go down to 80psi on 25mm tyres

Sounds good thanks for sharing your impressions of these new wheels :)

You just need a tubeless ready tyre and most are fine, only a few state not to be used on hookless rims like Conti and Challenge

you can, but you need to use tubeless tires. so i wouldn't recommend these wheels for you

@@fadenseiden i see what you mean and the extra weight would be pointless.

@@stevec2739 ...and probably more fricton

Apparently it got added in

not ture the 303S have a drain hole

@@FrankDavoudi I posted my comment in 2021. The version before 2021 did not have a drain hole. The newer version that came out in 2021 corrected the non-drain hole by adding a drain hole.

Yes I'm still using them and they are still going just fine - I had the bearings replaced in the rear hub though they weren't actually that bad upon inspection, so would recommend them based on their performance and reliability

@@davidarthur Thanks (and thanks for responding on a 3-year old video)! Looks like I'll buy them when my CycleScheme voucher comes through. It's good to see the Cotswolds getting so much love in your videos as well.

Climbing performance is very good, lots of stiffness so no flex when putting down the power, and lots of traction on very steep gradients. The Domane climbs well especially with the low gears but it's going to be heavier than the Emonda which you can feel on steep climbs

david arthur Hi David, thanks for the reply. I already have an Emonda. I also live in Kyoto so I’m surrounded by mountains. I’m getting a Domane because anything over 40km and my back starts aching. I’ll use the Domane for long distance rides because Kyoto is flat if you follow the river bike paths. I’ll use my Emonda for the local hills where I didn’t have to travel to far to use them. My main concern is that occasionally long distance rides will face the inevitable hills so I hence my question. Sounds like the Domane will do the job admirably. Cheers, mate!

I think these rims are 27mm so a 28mm should be pretty flush to the side. I would imagine if you go to a 30mm you would get less aero benefit but more comfort which might actually make you faster.

@@paulappleyard5832 Well my schwalbe pro tyres ,28mm come up to 31 mm on my hunt mason gravel wheels? So may look at the Scribe wheels which are even wider but not hookless!?

The 28s measured 28 on these rims, I shared a pic on the community tab on YT - gives a nice rounded profile

I posted a picture on my channel under the community tab... these Pro One tyres measure 28mm

Thanks David.

That’s just the carbon layup, it makes odd shapes and lines when it’s manufactured and where in the old days they’d put a decorative layer over the top to hide this, they don’t anymore. So it’s nothing to worry about

@@davidarthur thanks for the reply. I'm on the heavier side (190 pounds), you think this might be an issue with my weight?

They have a 253lb rider weight limit so you should be fine

@@davidarthur great, thank you. I ordered 700 x 30c schwalbe one tubeless tires to go with them. I figure 30c tires would be more comfortable than 28c.

Yup been impressed with them, had them for quite a few years and they have been reliable

@@davidarthur Thanks! If you ever do a long term review video I'll be sure to watch!

Hi Ernst, I'm in the exact same situation. Want to upgrade my Diverge and hesitate between 303s and Roval C38. Which one did you chose finally ?

Good choice. Yes you want to use sealant, I didn't include that part of the video but I added after filming. Sealant ensures they are air tight and reduce risk of punctures

@@davidarthur Thanks David. Keep up the good work!

No.

Thanks and yes!

You’re more than welcome David! Appreciate your answer and great to know ;)

Should be. They are rated for gravel and adventure riding so should be fine for cross

Peter Callaghan Ex-Perth boy here (now Japan). I can’t address your question perfectly, but I do have an SL 6 Domane. Beautiful bike and even better ride. Finishing 100km feels like you’ve just finished 40km. Smooth as fuck.

14 minutes and not a single mention of the front and back decals not matching ...

Zipp sets a maximum weight limit of 115kg for these wheels, if that helps?

@@davidarthur Yes it helps :). I used the zipp calculator, if I can get to 78kg I can use the 25mm tires, if not the 28 is the best tyre. Have you tested this with 25? you said it's optimized for 28, but can it be faster in 28?

Most new tubeless tyres are these days, take your pick from Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear, Continental, Vittoria to name a few examples

Yup I've used them bike packing with no issues

@@davidarthur thank you 🙏 that was my last check will order ! Also new Conti ASTr look 👀 compatible now which is great 👍 great review appreciate the effort

Yes definitely

Plug, two years in on tubeless and I've only needed a tube once, and that was only because I'd let the sealant go off and I didn't have a plug.

Correct. Continental advises against using its GP5000 TL on hookless rims which these aren't. Plenty of other good options that are compatible though

Conti is just now offering a GP 5000 that is hookless compatible.

That's how carbon fibre looks up when it's laid in a mould - we're all just used to manufacturers adding a decorative layer over the top but they're increasingly not doing that to save weight and let the natural carbon shine through