On Dec 10, 1:07*am, Fred Fredburger
wrote:

The word "good" is sometimes misleading. Expensive and "good" are not
always the same things. Also, "good" for racing up the Alps in the TdF
is not always "good" for riding on crappy urban roads.

If instead of using those bearings as an example, I wonder whether more
people would have agreed with you if you'd chosen tires. I know a LOT of
people who maintain a separate wheelset because they know that their
expensive racing tires wont take the punishment of training rides.

This is not so much a question of which is "best" as it is a matter of
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I don't think I know anyone who races even vaguely seriously that
doesn't do this. I know most of the established Jr. coaches around
here will tell the kids and parents that, both to conserve equipment
and save money. As both you and Tom point out though the race stuff
tends to be lighter, faster, AND more fragile. I've been amazed at how
well an old set of Dura-Ace wheels, along with Michelin Pro Race tires
have held up with a kid bike commuting to work on them. Yes, he's a
complete Fred.
Bill C