Bike Rims
Geddo
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As i am new to Triathlons can anyone tell me what advantage i could/would get if i purchased some rims like the "Zipp 404 Clincher Rear and Front Wheel"? (I am currently riding a Cannondale R1000)
Is it worth the expense?
Many thanks
Is it worth the expense?
Many thanks
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MOre aerodynamic - less spokes to cause turbulance
Stiffer -(better power transfer)
Better bearings. (i.e. less resisitance to rolling).
Physcological - make a cool woo'ing noise, look really cool, click really loudly if you are no t pedaling, egging you on.
If you are spending that sort of money though I think you should go all out and switch to tubs/tubless.
Can you recommend anything?
However, the lighter tubs also have (in general) a much higher rolling resistance. That doesn't mean so much on a flat course but if your races are like mine and really hilly, then the clincher probably gets you there faster.
Personal choice really but if you are only racing against yourself (i.e. not contesting the podium), then I'd find it hard to justify the expense.
If you just want aero then go for planet X / sram / hed or something inthe £5-700 bracket in clincher version.
It would be a bit like buying a deisel Zonda
FYI: I have a £550 pair of Dakia 58mm clincher wheels and they are great.