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Wheel advice anybody?
David Copley
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Hi all - I'm pretty new to this Tri stuff but have really bitten the bug!
I've got the option to upgrade my stock wheels but cant decide on either...
Some Mavic Carbones to give me some more speed in the TT
or
Some all round lighter wheels that I can take on longer days out but also help with my TT.
My call really I know but.... I've heard people state you need to be clocking 25mph to get the value out of 40-50mm TT wheels - well I only average 20mph so would they really make any odds to my riding?
Thanks in advance for any useful advice!
dc.
I've got the option to upgrade my stock wheels but cant decide on either...
Some Mavic Carbones to give me some more speed in the TT
or
Some all round lighter wheels that I can take on longer days out but also help with my TT.
My call really I know but.... I've heard people state you need to be clocking 25mph to get the value out of 40-50mm TT wheels - well I only average 20mph so would they really make any odds to my riding?
Thanks in advance for any useful advice!
dc.
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Ive got 50mm deep rims on my bike and they are absoltely universal, a good wheel for all courses. Theres definately an advantage on the flat/rolling and they will be light enough to get up climbs. Also they wont be disturbed by cross winds.
Have you had a look at HED wheels too, there are some fantastic offers to be had at hte moment........
For most triathlons having a slightly heavier wheel is not toooo much of a prob cos most courses are rolling, however, courses like Norseman and Hellvelen are berrrluddy hilly and a lighter wheelset would benefit.
That said I'd still go for the Mavics.................
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Campagnolo_Zonda_Clincher_Wheel_Set/5360030560/
and Easton EA90:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Easton_EA90_Aero_Wheel_Set/5360036593/
So for this sort of price range, what does everyone think...
Or are the Hed ones in this price range better than these options?
I have some bonty race lites too but the SRAMs are the weapon of choice for racing as the add a few kph from almost no speed and at high speeds just pull you along....whatever brand you go for go deep!!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shima ... 360030874/
But those shimano wheels look good too
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=30825
Nice eh? I will if you will!
I use Planet X wheels, and my next set will be PX too. They are light and affordable. I use the PX pro carbon 50, think they set me back £500 IIRC. I have been using these for about 2 n half years and they are brilliantly versatile and seeming indestructable (after punturing I rode 18km on the rim in Zurich 70.3). I was trying to find a link for HED but couldnt, a friend has got the Jet 50 wheelset and he loves them, not sure how much they are but Iknow they are within your topend budget. Also dont discount Ebay, their are some absolute gems on there if you choose carefully!!!
http://www.eurobike.uk.com/details.aspx?p=124
Light and aero?
G
Cheers,
Dan
You need to consider a couple of things:-
Tubular or Clincher? - This refers to the type of tyre the rim can take - (Tubular=lower rolling resistance and puncture resitance, no innertube, glued to rim & comparitively difficult to change) (Clincher=traditional tyre type - opposite of the above!)
Hub (Shimano / Campagnolo / SRAM etc) - needs to be compatible with your groupset.
Cheers,
Dan
In which case there's only 1 type of wheel for me...Clincher!
And handily Wiggle seem to give compatibility advice on most of their wheels!
Cheers
Mike