Zondas with or without 10sp spacer?

[galgal]

Greetings all, first post here. Need some advice. Just got and installed a pair of new 2016 Zondas. Am running with Chorus 10sp cassette/drive train. To my surprise, the cassette fit nice and tight without having to use the spacer provided for 10 speed. Shifting works just fine, and no problems that I can discern, based on a couple of rides. However, I'm wondering if I'm risking potential problems by not using the spacer, such as cassette biting into hub? Should I go back and install the spacer or leave well enough alone? Anything (noises etc) I should be on the lookout for if I don't use the spacer. Thanks!

[AngryScientist]

no spacer for campag 10 speed necessary.

[galgal]

Great, thanks!

[AngryScientist]

yea, no problem. great set of wheels!

[AngryScientist]

oh, and welcome to the forum!

[galgal]

Thanks and yeah, the Zondas are great. Replaced wheels that have vintage Record hubs laced to 32h Mavic Open Pros. Zondas obviously much lighter and stiffer, but I'm going to miss those gleaming beautiful Record hubs!

[Splash]

Hey Galgal.

Can you provide a ride report on this C17 wheel set?

Hill performance / power transfer performance / trueness / etc..

I am close to purchasing the same set.



SPlash

[galgal]

Splash,

I've only put about 50 miles on them, and love them so far. Light and stiff, zippy and grippy. Have Conti Grand Prix 4000s ii 25s on them and they seem comfortable enough. Had heard that the Zondas beat you up a bit, but haven't experienced that yet. Granted the two rides on them have only been about 25 miles each. Felt good during the short climbing involved. Don't know if I can speak to power transfer as am a lightweight (5'6", 130 lbs) but they feel fast enough to me. On somewhat short experience, I'd give them a 2 thumbs up.

[Splash]

great stuff!

Thanks

SPlash

[elcolombiano]

Originally Posted by galgal

Greetings all, first post here. Need some advice. Just got and installed a pair of new 2016 Zondas. Am running with Chorus 10sp cassette/drive train. To my surprise, the cassette fit nice and tight without having to use the spacer provided for 10 speed. Shifting works just fine, and no problems that I can discern, based on a couple of rides. However, I'm wondering if I'm risking potential problems by not using the spacer, such as cassette biting into hub? Should I go back and install the spacer or leave well enough alone? Anything (noises etc) I should be on the lookout for if I don't use the spacer. Thanks!

I have run Zondas with Campy 10 Speed for years with no spacer. Works perfect.

[elcolombiano]

Originally Posted by elcolombiano

I have run Zondas with Campy 10 Speed for years with no spacer. Works perfect.

Forgot to mention these wheels are an excellent value almost as good as the Shamal wheels with just a slight weight penalty and a fraction of the price. I got them at Ribble. They do not come with the wheel bags and come with lower cost skewers which was no big deal to me. The bearings are plenty good. Wheels are aerodynamic. Ride comfort is mostly dictated by the tires and wheel pressure you use. I keep a pair in Florida where it is mostly flat so I do not notice the difference in weight over lighter wheels. I bet these wheels are lighter than anything else you can find in this price range.

[galgal]

Thanks for the input, el colombiano

[ultraman6970]

Spacer? what spacer is the op talking about?? 1st time i heard about it.

[Splash]

HI guys.

I just purchased the C17 in campag.

Does the free hub already come with this wheel set?


Splash

[Cicli]

Originally Posted by Splash

HI guys.

I just purchased the C17 in campag.

Does the free hub already come with this wheel set?


Splash

Yes it does.