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Wheelset won't come with disc lock rings. When you buy rotors, they might come with lock rings. It doesn't matter what type though. The external lockrings need a larger wrench (one used for BBs), the internal lockrings need the same socket as the one you use for tightening the cassette onto freehub. Personally I prefer the larger, external lockrings for their looks but functionally there is no difference. If I remember correctly there are different options for colors in external rings, haven't seen that for internal though I might be wrong.
Do the external lockings normally need more frame to wheel clearance? Asking as they do look bit larger on some pics I've seen
Yes but not an issue. The wheel end caps extend far beyond the lock ring. If your bike was supposed to have disc brakes, it will have clearance for external lock rings.
I bought the ENT Edge 2.0 50mm deep shimano 12s hubs. Took about five weeks to arrive paid an extra £60 for DPD shipping. 500kms in and rides really well. I paired it with GP5000 and TPU ride now tubes. I struggled getting the tyres on, just have no upper arm strength Tracking was provided but only was stuck in germany for abit and suddenly I got an email from DPD that it wuld be delivered the next day.
That is more a GP5000 thing, than the wheel. I'm not sure if I'm getting weaker over the years but those tires are just a pain to get on!
I changed my 32C rear tyre the other day, gp5000, because it was dying. I hated life for way too long. And broke 4 tyre levers in the process. Good thing I very rarely puncture. Although to be fair, maybe I'm getting old too :p
Right?! The last time I mounted them I had to call a friend to help weak ass me to get them on After that I went away from using them..
I have GP5000S and GP5000AS on Edges, no problem with mounting, it's quite easy, actually.
Were they the tubeless or tubeless-ready versions? I just want to also confirm that I've found the TR GP5000 to be quite stiff, definitely more difficult than the clincher versions.
Does anyone know if when ordering EliteWheels (Like via Ali Express ) one can choose also the color?I know already that one can ask for no decals , but what about the color?