Wheels: Lightness or Aero?
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I can't offer an advice but I'm in a similar position. Mainly due to the fact I have some money burning a whole in my pocket and would like to spend it on some wheels.
one question though to someone who has no idea. The clincher wheels, they don't have a inner tube do they? If not do you have to buy specific tyres and valves for them? I'm mainly thinking of buying these because I just like the look of them.
one question though to someone who has no idea. The clincher wheels, they don't have a inner tube do they? If not do you have to buy specific tyres and valves for them? I'm mainly thinking of buying these because I just like the look of them.
dave0010 said:
I can't offer an advice but I'm in a similar position. Mainly due to the fact I have some money burning a whole in my pocket and would like to spend it on some wheels.
one question though to someone who has no idea. The clincher wheels, they don't have a inner tube do they? If not do you have to buy specific tyres and valves for them? I'm mainly thinking of buying these because I just like the look of them.
one question though to someone who has no idea. The clincher wheels, they don't have a inner tube do they? If not do you have to buy specific tyres and valves for them? I'm mainly thinking of buying these because I just like the look of them.
A clincher is a 'normal' wheel. Some can be run tubeless but the majority not. You're thinking of tubulars.
Personally and loads will disagree. As long as you're not silly, weight over aero any day. With weight you feel the benefit 100% of the time. With aero you need to be clipping along at a fair rate before it makes any difference. I'd go custom too and tailor components to your individual needs and weight
Yep Clinchers use a inner tube.
The Fulcrum zero's are supposed to be great and I was thinking of a set but think I will get hand built wheels from wheelsmith.co.uk you get free spoke repairs and great after service, check out the site, the wheels appear to be top notch and good value for money.
The Fulcrum zero's are supposed to be great and I was thinking of a set but think I will get hand built wheels from wheelsmith.co.uk you get free spoke repairs and great after service, check out the site, the wheels appear to be top notch and good value for money.
For a light brilliant all round wheel you can't go wrong with Shimano's Dura Ace C24's I have a couple of sets in the family both 10 and 11 speed. (1380 grams for the set)
Although they are full carbon the corima aero wheels like these http://www.corima.com/wheels/aero-plus-carbon-whee... are very good. (1560 grams for the set)
The other important thing to remember is to fit good tyres to the rims mine are fitted with Vitoria CX's this makes a big difference when used for climbing or on the flat
Although they are full carbon the corima aero wheels like these http://www.corima.com/wheels/aero-plus-carbon-whee... are very good. (1560 grams for the set)
The other important thing to remember is to fit good tyres to the rims mine are fitted with Vitoria CX's this makes a big difference when used for climbing or on the flat
Edited by agentnomad on Thursday 15th May 20:15
Edited by agentnomad on Thursday 15th May 20:16
TKF said:
It won't make a significant difference to your bike but you'll definitely persuade yourself it does. Whichever ones you buy you'll tell us are brilliant and how they've suddenly added 1-2mph to your rides for no extra effort.
Buy the ones you like the look of.
This. Not being funny but unless he's okgo standard, it's not going to make the slightest bit of difference whichever wheel he decides.Buy the ones you like the look of.
The wheels you linked to are 20.5mm wide. I suspect you will not be running tyres narrow enough to benefit properly from the aero.
The new fashion is for wide toroidal (not v) shape to allow 23mm Gp4000s.
Aero will always win (unless lots and lots of climbing). But aero means proper aero, not sitting up with fat tyres and expensive wheels. No point buying some HED3 and sticking a 25mm tyre in front of it.
The new fashion is for wide toroidal (not v) shape to allow 23mm Gp4000s.
Aero will always win (unless lots and lots of climbing). But aero means proper aero, not sitting up with fat tyres and expensive wheels. No point buying some HED3 and sticking a 25mm tyre in front of it.
Aero trumps light up until you hit 7-8%, maybe a bit more if you've got some serious horsepower.
Once you are rolling on the flat then weight doesn't matter at all, it's all about aero.
Saying that the rider needs to be moving at a good clip before aero becomes important- yes, this is true, but given his aims I think it's safe to say that he wants to be moving at said fair clip, otherwise he may as well stick with some Aksiums.
If you want to stick with an alloy braking surface then go for something like a Flo30/60 pair.
Once you are rolling on the flat then weight doesn't matter at all, it's all about aero.
Saying that the rider needs to be moving at a good clip before aero becomes important- yes, this is true, but given his aims I think it's safe to say that he wants to be moving at said fair clip, otherwise he may as well stick with some Aksiums.
If you want to stick with an alloy braking surface then go for something like a Flo30/60 pair.
Neil G60 said:
Personally and loads will disagree. As long as you're not silly, weight over aero any day. With weight you feel the benefit 100% of the time. With aero you need to be clipping along at a fair rate before it makes any difference. I'd go custom too and tailor components to your individual needs and weight
All of the data which I seen on the subject suggests otherwise.Aero every time IMO.
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