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Finally!

Have you been out on them yet?

Not yet! I had a few things to do today but I had the time to get it installed. Surprised at how easy it all went together. I did manage to break one of the sprocket spacers on my cassette but luckily could borrow one off of my Kickr and will order one to replace that.

I'm a bit nervous about trying them out now but they seem to be not loosing pressure or anything so I will see how they do tomorrow
 

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Not yet! I had a few things to do today but I had the time to get it installed. Surprised at how easy it all went together. I did manage to break one of the sprocket spacers on my cassette but luckily could borrow one off of my Kickr and will order one to replace that.

I'm a bit nervous about trying them out now but they seem to be not loosing pressure or anything so I will see how they do tomorrow

Mine lost pressure for a few weeks but I have put some somewhat old sealant which has sat in a hot shed for a long time.

I do love mine and I assume the 404 will be even better for a lot of stuff.
 
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Mine lost pressure for a few weeks but I have put some somewhat old sealant which has sat in a hot shed for a long time.

I do love mine and I assume the 404 will be even better for a lot of stuff.

Took them out for a ride earlier. I don't really notice the difference in ride quality for tubeless and I didn't feel much faster but I was also tired before I set off and the track was busy so it was hard to really give it some beans. I did feel like when i was around 30-35kmh it was easier to maintain that speed but without a power-meter it's hard to tell if that was true or if it was just the placebo effect of having new wheels.

Will take them for a few more spins this week on different routes and see if I have any times tumbling down. One thing which was immediately noticeable though was the very cool noise they make whilst cycling along.
 
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I wish you didn't because I'm really jealous! Beautiful.

Thanks, she’s getting on a bit now but she is still super fast, I’ve got Q rings on her now (not the posh power meter ones). I’ll get a current pic up once I change the bar tape… white bar tape looks good but I’m a bit of a mucky pup so they need replacing often :D
 
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Yeah I was thinking you're brave for rocking white bar-tape but it does look really, really good! Especially with the white accents on the bike, wheels and saddle.
Is it a Madone? If money was no issue I'd love a Madone or Tarmac but money certainly is an issue and they're too much for my feeble pockets!
 
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Yeah I was thinking you're brave for rocking white bar-tape but it does look really, really good! Especially with the white accents on the bike, wheels and saddle.
Is it a Madone? If money was no issue I'd love a Madone or Tarmac but money certainly is an issue and they're too much for my feeble pockets!
Yeah madone 2016 frame I’m guessing it’s a 9.8 but I bought the frame set and then the group set when both were on sale, built it myself which was a first for me and a bloody nightmare but a hell of a lot cheaper than buying it pre built.

I’d love to do the same with the new frame trek just dropped, maybe in a few years the frame set might appear at a decent price so I can do it again but I doubt that will happen.
 
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