Hi Joe,
I tried with a solid wheel once and to be honest with you, I was wetting my pant when a cross wind hit.
Descending with a solid FW wasn't fun either. I have since not tried it again.
On a flat non windy day, perhaps it will be noticeably faster.
I am pro on installing dampener.
I improvised a dampener out of a rubber cord.
One year on, I still have it on the bike. Don't plan on taking it off, even though my bike handling now doesn't warrant using one.
IMHO, it improves the bike handling. Doesn't compromised aerodynamics, handling...
I know the feeling Rick.
I know the feeling Rick. Opportune to pass peloton of cyclists is quite frequent where I ride. Wished I had a video cam to film their reaction and subsequent attempt to chase me down. Good fun.
http://www.strava.com/activities/230973692?utm_content=5146011&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ride_share
Had a ball on my V1.5 this afternoon. My second personal best on this route = avg 35.1km/hr
Hope the link works.
Congrats on your new bike.
Congrats on your new bike. Just one thing though.
It isn't real until you show us some pictures
I am glad I gave Vendetta a go. It is a real fun bike to ride and fast too (faster than my M5 carbon mid racer).
Anyone noticed the lack of any threads on V20 over at Bent Rider? Unlike Silvio S30, there seem to be very little interest on the V20.
There's quite a mixed view over here.