FLASH-POINT BLOGGER: MARK ARNOLD

I got out for about 2 hours on Saturday morning. First let me say...is there anything better than a ride in the sunshine at roughly 67 degrees? Thought so.

Yes, there was wind. 15 mph is not my favorite riding conditions, but who can complain. I was out riding, right???

The wheels look amazing (as you can see). Spin up is surprisingly fast and rolling is even better. They are so smooth. I am loving these wheels already. Now, I would be lying if I said I could not feel a difference between my FP80's and my 24mm training wheels in a 15 mph cross wind. I could feel it, but it wasn't something that I felt was unsafe. I will take the aero advantage any day over the ever so slight crosswind pull. The real difference was when I turned into the wind. SLICE, baby...! Like butter. :) And the tailwind sections were even bettter.

My first impression of this wheelset is that I am VERY pleased to have them.

More impressions and ride reports to come...

I came home last night to a big box sitting in the living room floor.

What can Brown do for me? He can bring me a brand spankin' new set of FP80's! :)

I quickly de-boxed the wheels and sat staring at them for several minutes, just spinning them in my hands. They look even nicer in person than they do on the website. And lighter than I expected.

A cassette and tires will be installed today and if all goes well (weather, etc.), I will be taking them on their maiden voyage Saturday morning.

Thanks so much, Flashpoint for this wonderful opportunity...