posted by Paul J. Empringham on march 24, 1998 at 19:21:13:
in reply to: Just ordered 1998 Road posted by Marc M on march 24, 1998 at 15:16:38:
: I just ordered a 1998 Road and am looking for input on wheels
: that people have had success with. Currently looking at
: Campy Vento's, or Mavic Cosmic Expert's or Ceramic SUP Rims. And
: input is appreciated. Marc M
Marc! Congratulations! I'm sure you will enjoy your Merlin! I agree with Alex completely re Mavic Ceramic's. I use them & enjoy them however they do tend to "scrub" brake pads particularly the first month or so. I'm told that the new DurAce pads are more "attuned" to the ceramic rim. One big advantage i have found is that i'm not "destroying" my rim sidewalls with these ceramics as they can & do take a considerable "pounding" with ease! You made a wise decision---ENJOY! pje