RAAW Madonna V2 10

super nice build! how are the wheels? Everyone is talking about the synthesis wheels I'm about to pull the trigger

Enjoy and be safe

Really nice. But it's the first pair of carbon wheels I have so I can't tell you much about them.
I can tell that I can take corners way faster and be more in control during bulldozering trough rockgardens.

I bought the wheelset to use for a long time. I haven't regretted buying it but wouldn't spend so much on a wheelset again. This is a bit weird to say but I hope you onderstand.

You too!

yes, I understand but if its a wheelset that lasts you a few years then I think it's worth it.

I replace an alloy hoop 2 a season (ride all year round) if I'm not careful. that's 300usd extra a year if things go bad...but the crankbrothers rims are some of the strongest I hear.

Yes I have hit some things at full speed with almost no tire pressure and nothing to see. If i did that with my aluminum wheels I would have to hammer the side straight again.

Can you tell us the weight of your complete build?

No not really. I don't have a scale to weigh it. I think it's around 14-15 kg. More to 15

thanks for the fast answer, did you use the climbswitch of your dhx2 whilst climbing? When possible please weight the bike if you get a scale in your hands. a normal bodiweight scale would do aswell. Where are you riding this beauty?

On flat, fast sections it makes a difference. But when riding up steeper sections I just left it in soft mode. I didn't do a fireroad climb but I think I would use the flip switch there.

I will weigh it tommorow.

Belgium is now in quarantine and I can't use the car to go to the good trails but when this is over we ride in Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands and France.
Normally we'd do a road trip starting with the Megavalanche this summer but I don't know if it will be possible.

But before this bike, I had a Jeffsy Cf Pro with the same wheels and tires. Yesterday I rode 60km and I thinks it's easier to ride just because of the sit position.

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