Rapid Tek Carbon wheels Opinions?

bigboy said:
Ah ok I read it. I'm still sifting for more weight loss ideas.
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There is a lot u can do , you can relocate that rectifier using Gen 1 aluminum rectifier plate and mount inside tail section on Gen 2 subframe ( this I had everything ready but did not get too ) . You choose carbon clip on tubes , or a set of carbon fatbars to suit your top triple configuration . You can get Titanium sprocket carrier bolts for BST from Brocks and many over places . Good idea to replace the kickstand for say a Brocks adjustable full length for standard height , then add a full aluminum kickstand mount plate , I got a pretty loud ball cut one I painted black on ex Busa because the weight save was excellent , but cannot remember where I got right now . Also , there is a heavy rubber vibration damper inside the sprocket cover on Gen 2 , that if removed will take another chunk off , but will then require blue loctite on the covers bolts . I have the aluminum tank latest piece , but never fitted , sold bike without . The carbon airbox I did not do , but is a maxium weight loss piece for sure .
Once all big things removed , smaller bits might not be huge weight loss , but after all the big pieces done , the smaller details is what you got left to shave weight . This is also where a lot of money can go , never to be seen , but you know it is all done . @michael parris heuberger has the most weight loss detailed of anyone I can recall . His use of aluminum fasteners for non stressed application is the way to go to maximise fastener weight loss . The plastic bolts for electrical pieces etc. is also excellent additional loss . You can look at bicycle listings for trick fasteners , some carbon fibre washers on my ZED14R for example . There is more , I will have a think on it .
 
GMbusa said:
I think Brock years ago was slamming a carbon wheel on the concrete over and over and the wheels suffered nothing.
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That wasn't Brocks , that was some dumb ass . I would not subject a rim to treatment like that , it would of had hair line fractures and at least dents from impacting the ground . Every damaged BST I have seen has been from impact of some kind . I have owned 5 sets of BST , and I am weary of any impacts .
 
ROADTOAD1340 said:
There is a lot u can do , you can relocate that rectifier using Gen 1 aluminum rectifier plate and mount inside tail section on Gen 2 subframe ( this I had everything ready but did not get too ) . You choose carbon clip on tubes , or a set of carbon fatbars to suit your top triple configuration . You can get Titanium sprocket carrier bolts for BST from Brocks and many over places . Good idea to replace the kickstand for say a Brocks adjustable full length for standard height , then add a full aluminum kickstand mount plate , I got a pretty loud ball cut one I painted black on ex Busa because the weight save was excellent , but cannot remember where I got right now . Also , there is a heavy rubber vibration damper inside the sprocket cover on Gen 2 , that if removed will take another chunk off , but will then require blue loctite on the covers bolts . I have the aluminum tank latest piece , but never fitted , sold bike without . The carbon airbox I did not do , but is a maxium weight loss piece for sure .
Once all big things removed , smaller bits might not be huge weight loss , but after all the big pieces done , the smaller details is what you got left to shave weight . This is also where a lot of money can go , never to be seen , but you know it is all done . @michael parris heuberger has the most weight loss detailed of anyone I can recall . His use of aluminum fasteners for non stressed application is the way to go to maximise fastener weight loss . The plastic bolts for electrical pieces etc. is also excellent additional loss . You can look at bicycle listings for trick fasteners , some carbon fibre washers on my ZED14R for example . There is more , I will have a think on it .
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Yes I been looking at carbon bars. Also brocks has ceracarbon sprockets I'm gonna try. I'm definitely going for the aluminum tank. I wish they had a one stop complete titanium bolts fasteners kit lol
 
ROADTOAD1340 said:
That wasn't Brocks , that was some dumb ass . I would not subject a rim to treatment like that , it would have had hair line fractures and at least dents from impacting the ground . Every damaged BST I have seen has been from impact of some kind . I have owned 5 sets of BST , and I am weary of any impacts .
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The guy was making a point though. Street riding wouldn’t do anything near that damage. Anything can degrade, crack, split open or fall apart. Just get what you want and live your life.
 
Bumblebee said:
You could go to a 520 chain conversion to save weight with aluminum sprockets....
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I was gonna buy these

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ROADTOAD1340 said:
That wasn't Brocks , that was some dumb ass . I would not subject a rim to treatment like that , it would of had hair line fractures and at least dents from impacting the ground . Every damaged BST I have seen has been from impact of some kind . I have owned 5 sets of BST , and I am weary of any impacts .
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BTW what are the footpegs made of. I can't find any carbon pegs. Have and suggestions for lightweight pegs. I prefer round pegs btw
 
GMbusa said:
The guy was making a point though. Street riding wouldn’t do anything near that damage. Anything can degrade, crack, split open or fall apart. Just get what you want and live your life.
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Like i said , I got 3 streetbikes , 2 running BST , the 3rd waiting on a set to arrive . Just sold a bike with 15,000km , but 10,000km on BST wheels , and sold on a second hand Busa set that are now on a mates Busa . Just get yourself a set , look after them , be mindful as best you can of road conditions (which we all do anyway streetriding ) and you will love them .
 
bigboy said:
BTW what are the footpegs made of. I can't find any carbon pegs. Have and suggestions for lightweight pegs. I prefer round pegs btw
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Aluminum is best , I do not think anyone makes carbon footpegs , but someone might now if they read this lol . Gilles mahk replacement pegs , with 8mm x 1.25m thread tapped in , in a couple of styles that I have used as replacements .
 
If we're still talking about bst rims I'd say go for them!I have them they make a huge difference in stearing and wieght reduction. as far as toughness like was said if regular rims survive the road so will they make sure you sprung for ceramic bearings
 
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