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  1. 17 hours ago, Captain Ron said:

    Damn Swayze, that looks nice. If I wasn't rebuilding my road bike (oh and that whole living in Boston thing), I might pop for that.

     

    That brings me to the question why I'm here. My old ride was a 2003 Fuji Roubaix. It served me very well for many years until last year when I was hit by a car. It wasn't bad, I was only clipped, but it caused me to lose my balance and hit a curb. I was ok, and so was my bike. Until a few weeks later when I snapped my drive side chainstay. A local shop was able to get a new frame for me and move my parts over no problem. So now I'm rocking out on a 2018 Fuji Roubaix 1.3:

    roubaix-134-main-photo-lowres.jpg

     

    The downside - I'm only rocking the gears from my 2003 Roubaix (105 3x9 yuck). Until now. I ordered a Shimano Ultegra groupset (2x11) for this guy and I'm about to set out on rebuilding this with some modern parts, EXCEPT ... my wheels are only compatible with 9 speeds. So it's time for a new wheelset. So I wanted to get some ideas, thoughts from everyone to see what you think, I'm down to 3 choices:

    1. Mavic Ksyrium Elite UST - Tried and true, I was looking to get them with red hubs to match the bike. Big upside on these, Mavic throws in some tires. $512
    Review - https://www.cyclingweekly.com/editors-choice/mavic-ksyrium-elite-ust-wheelset-362865
    Mavic - https://shop.mavic.com/en-us/ksyrium-elite-ust-rr1117.html#1028=3283

    2. Hunt Race Aero Wide - British brand that I would need to order,  $450
    Review - https://www.cyclingweekly.com/editors-choice/hunt-race-aero-wide-wheels-358775
    Hunt Race - https://www.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-race-season-aero-road-wheelset-1420g-28deep-22wide

    3. Cero AR30 EVO - Another British brand $415
    Review - https://www.cyclingweekly.com/editors-choice/cero-ar30-evo-wheels-358770
    Cero - https://www.cerowheels.com/cero-ar30-evo-wheelset-2036.html

    Any of you guys used these wheels or anything similar? Looking for some advice.

    I had the Mavics. They do have proprietary spokes as @52-80 mentions and are not very aero. They are good in terms of durability and weight though. I had no complaints. 

     

    Are you pretty set on 500 dollar budget? This is an area where a bit more money makes a big jump still, as opposed to the top end where you spend a grand more for minuscule gain.

  2. 2 hours ago, Smax said:

    Principe Di Savoia

    That's pretty much in the middle of hotel alley, and there are a lot of good places directly East and South East. I've had a good meal at Del Treno, which is like three block away from you.

  3. Where are you staying? In my experience, all the Milan restaurants are very good, but none are a must see. Getting a quality place close by should be the goal. 

    I ate tonight again at one of my favorite low key places, Il Coriandolo. It's just behind La Scala. 

  4. 22 minutes ago, sidis said:

    seriously, while you are there, swing around to the other side and go to lezzeno.  there is a tiny little restaurant there called da abate.  tiny little stone house.  owner is a seriously cool guy and the fish is out of this world.  highly recommend for one of the lesser than posh evening alternatives while you are there.

    enjoy.  i'm suddenly planning my return.

    I will absolutely do it and report back.

     

    Tbh, I could basically go to Como for every holiday. Been low key scoping property here for a few years.

  5. 24 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said:

    I spent an afternoon at that bar down there last year.  Did not stay in the hotel, however.  Good choice and nice humble brag.

    This is my second stay here. Can't recommend enough, they are as good as I've seen on service anywhere in the planet.

     

    Edit: Posting this from that bar 

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