Re: pros use tubular tires, not clinchers.




Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
They are all carbon clinchers? No metal hoop? Don't think so but since
I don't drink the Trek koolaide, not as 'informed' as you Mike.

100% carbon.

Diamond rims?

Probably the most expensive...

If the rims are made from diamonds, no surprise that they are
expensive.

I expect the referenced rims are actually of carbon fiber reinforced
thermoset polymer matrix composite construction.

--
Tom Sherman

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