I’ve been testing the Pacenti SL23 rims with Schwalbe Durano (700×28) tires, and the ride is super plush.  Inflated to 80psi, the Duranos measure 28.5mm wide on the 24mm rims.  The Ergott-built wheels have survived broken pavement, dirt roads, and everything else I’ve thrown their way.

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Prologo‘s Scratch Pro saddle is very different than the tensioned-leather saddles that I normally ride.  The round-profile Scratch is loaded with features, including what the company calls Active Density.  To balance support and comfort, Active Density combines padding with multiple densities and a shell with varying stiffness.  The result is a narrow (134mm) racing-style saddle that’s not short on creature comforts.

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Sugino’s OX601D is the less expensive version of the company’s OX801D compact-plus crankset.  The combination 110mm/74mm BCD allows small rings as low as 24t and specially-matched big rings as large as 50t (or as small as 42t).  Q-factor is 145mm, and the ramped-and-pinned chainrings are compatible with 9/10s Shimano and 10s SRAM chains (and worked fine with my 10s Campagnolo drivetrain).

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The new Pacenti SL23 rims arrived this week.  Weighing 450g, the 24mm-wide rims feature machined brake tracks (with wear indicators) and welded construction.  Our review samples were laced to White Industries T11 hubs by Ergott Wheels.  In between snow storms, I managed to snap a few pics of the complete wheels.  Stay tuned for a full review.