triple crank has got 3 chain rings. double crank has got 2 chain rings.

compact crank tends to be a 50/36 compared to the normal 54/39

lighter, carbon, road tubeless compatible, ceramic bearings

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Added on August 1, 2012, 9:43 ambit more details... hard to thumb on the phone..

1) carbon hub shell
2) zero 2 way fit is lighter by 25grams... zero (non-2 way fit by 55 grams)
3) one has different rim heights from and rear
4) USB ceramic ball bearings on the hubs

the rest, 2:1 spoke lacing, momag, dynamic balance are all the same

the same applies...  only the weight is slightly heavier... another 20 grams more than non 2-way fit...

whether the fulcrum zero hub is better than ksyriums.. hard to tell... the question is from which point, aerodynamically? rolling resistance? durability?

for me... mavic has been around long enough making wheels... and counting that fulcrum is campy backed, they still lack the dedication of mavic for a simillar period of time...so, experience and knowledge is +1 for mavic...

if you look at people's recommendation... the Mavic Elite has been topping a lot of people's choices for their value for money... not so for SL as you get marginal gains only as the main selling point is zicral spokes... 7075 aluminum... and elite is cheaper to reaplce spokes as well..

point is, you can't buy a wheel looking at individual components.. it is an overall thing which is why they like to call wheels as systems nowadays... mavic went to the point of even getting vittoria to produce tires to match the characteristics of their wheels...

the only complaint in fulcrum is spoke replacements costs a bomb..a whopping RM40 bucks here..  for KL.. .Mavic is getting less and less as there are not as many dealers, while fulcrum is gaining leverage...sort of 50/50 market at those levels for now...

if you were to place the ksyrium elite in direct comparison with R0? with the assumption that there is a mavic shop accessible to you... i will take mavic for 2 reasons.. proven reliability and the costs is lower than a set of R0s... performance wise.. +-5 percent in between both wheels...
dun need to be ultimate cyclist to do that (jus need money).. it is just a show that you are in bikegeekdom...

what lar.. you asked for upgrades mar...
wheels are the most easy to damage in a crash... i suggest that you listen to the bike shop until you can ride confidently...

frankly... groupset is very personal biased.. so, go with what you like... although not as easy to mess up in the event of a crash... scratches to the shifter and RD is a common thing.. you've got to think this through the same as your wheel..

as for SRAM Red 2012... i would tell you to stay away from it unless you are looking to invest into a sub RM15k bike sometime soon... SRAM Force would be the highest i recommend you to go... and personally on a value for money basis.. even the rival or apex would have done good enough as they function and feel almost the same from top to bottom of the lineup...
i won't say TREK is not the suitable choice... but flatbar is definitely the way to for touring...

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dude..don't quickly jumpe and buy the fulcrum or whatever high end wheels available in the market. the difference is very marginal..

I agree if you would like to feel a difference in your bike upgrade, apart from a better carbon frame..wheels is the 2nd option. but trust me, it won't make you a better cyclist in terms of speed, or etc. you might gain extra 2-3kmh on your avg speed..but that's all.

as from my experience, i don't find my climbing ability suddenly increase after changing to a much stiffer wheels (from FR Comp to FR0)..nor did I found it easier to climb with.once you upgrade, it is very marginal in terms of performance you expected to have before you purchase.

just my 2 cents.

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PINARELLO SDG PARIS with SRAM RED Groupset, Reynolds Assualt Wheelset, 3T ErgoNova Stealth carbon Handle Bars/Stem & Look Carbon Blade Pedals

good thing you made it through.. i guess, your next ride would be a more confident one?

me thinks the avanti owner intentionally gotten the S60 to match his frame... such co-incidental that the frame has the same color scheme as the wheels...

that SRAM wheel is not a zipp wheel.. it might have the old hybrid toroidal shape... but it is not in any way made by Zipp as far as i looked up.. not even the hub and definitely not using the smooth rolling zipp swiss stainless steel bearings...

ride more and you will sooner or later get the hang of it... as i say... no one falls forever learning to walk.. you are bound to learn it from experience...

Haha I know the feelings...when I was wheel hunting few months back..luckily didn't forked out rm6k for a zipp 303 or 404...I just want that wheels for the looks..performance wise..better choose the tubular 303 which is sub 1300g...
Anyway just enjoy your ride bro..but you have to be consistent. Eventually your body adapts..and you become faster without any bike upgrades

10km-ish? 30mins ride ?

that's a bit short to be able to feel anything.. numb is ok.. pain is abit.. hmm do you play other sport other than cycling?

Berocca FTW, I use it as my drink during PD tri too, also plus Glucose.
Well I'm cheapskate I guess haha

Berocca RM1.50 + water
Glucose 1 big can RM10 + water

cheaper than 2x power gel, RM12