Winds vs Deep Sections
Discussion
Looking at the forecast for ridelondon on Sunday with 45kmph being quoted by BBC weather....
At what weather point do I abandon deep section wheels as a bad idea? I've a set of Dura Ace 7850 50mm clinchers, fantastic wheels - I also haven't ridden them in those conditions yet.
Is it a bad idea to plan to use them?
Unfortunately my decent set of 30mm section rims are on loan to a friend, which leaves me with Aksiums in need of attention as a backup...
At what weather point do I abandon deep section wheels as a bad idea? I've a set of Dura Ace 7850 50mm clinchers, fantastic wheels - I also haven't ridden them in those conditions yet.
Is it a bad idea to plan to use them?
Unfortunately my decent set of 30mm section rims are on loan to a friend, which leaves me with Aksiums in need of attention as a backup...
okgo said:
Looking at bbc it says the high wind of the day will be 14mph. i.e. nothing.
Yes, ride the deeps. You're not going to get blown into the fields even if it was much stronger than it would seem.
I swear I saw 45kmph... double checked and its as you say... bit of a non-topic then! I'd delete it if there wasn't already a reply.Yes, ride the deeps. You're not going to get blown into the fields even if it was much stronger than it would seem.
Edited by TheLemming on Friday 8th August 15:35
TheLemming said:
Looking at the forecast for ridelondon on Sunday with 45kmph being quoted by BBC weather....
At what weather point do I abandon deep section wheels as a bad idea? I've a set of Dura Ace 7850 50mm clinchers, fantastic wheels - I also haven't ridden them in those conditions yet.
Is it a bad idea to plan to use them?
Unfortunately my decent set of 30mm section rims are on loan to a friend, which leaves me with Aksiums in need of attention as a backup...
I wouldn't worry, the constant wind and rain and spray and rolling hills will take away any worry about what rims you have on. At what weather point do I abandon deep section wheels as a bad idea? I've a set of Dura Ace 7850 50mm clinchers, fantastic wheels - I also haven't ridden them in those conditions yet.
Is it a bad idea to plan to use them?
Unfortunately my decent set of 30mm section rims are on loan to a friend, which leaves me with Aksiums in need of attention as a backup...
There definitely will be wind I reckon. Storm coming in from the Atlantic on Sunday, mixed reports as to how much wind and rain it will bring but looks to be around 30mph winds expected here on the South Coast. Probably not as strong as that in London and the Surrey Hills, and I imagine not a lot of that route is really exposed to the wind is it? You'll probably be fine with the aero wheels tbh, just brace yourself a bit on any open cross-wind sections!
kers that go it when I didn't!Dammit said:
I've taken the Stinger 4's off and put the Flo30's on for Sunday.
Alloy brake track, very very stable in sidewinds (although the Stingers are also awesome in gusty conditions), and clinchers as I reckon there will be crap all over the roads.
Fancy doing a review of your Flo30s? What have you built them up with and how much do they weigh? Also, do you have any access to vernier calipers to measure how big your tyres come up with them?Alloy brake track, very very stable in sidewinds (although the Stingers are also awesome in gusty conditions), and clinchers as I reckon there will be crap all over the roads.
Edited by Dammit on Friday 8th August 20:05
They are, in a word, awesome.
Those are 25c Conti GP4000 S-II's.
I'm 77kg, running the tyres at 80psi rear and 75 front they are very comfortable, sing as they roll, and they have the feeling common to all truly aero wheels of making speeds over 20mph feel easier.
Can't recommend them enough to be honest - my girlfriend keeps stealing them to put on her Klein as well.
EDIT: I haven't weighed them as they are training wheels, plus they have a Chorus cassette on their which may be stamped out of U-boat hull-plates, they are as they come from Flo - some form of Taiwanese hub, CX-rays, generic skewers.
However, given that their only direct competitor is the Zipp 202 Firecrest Clincher, they can do no wrong in my book.
The other nice thing is that the brake track is so wide I can swap between them and my HED Stinger 4's by simply swapping the brake pads.
Those are 25c Conti GP4000 S-II's.
I'm 77kg, running the tyres at 80psi rear and 75 front they are very comfortable, sing as they roll, and they have the feeling common to all truly aero wheels of making speeds over 20mph feel easier.
Can't recommend them enough to be honest - my girlfriend keeps stealing them to put on her Klein as well.
EDIT: I haven't weighed them as they are training wheels, plus they have a Chorus cassette on their which may be stamped out of U-boat hull-plates, they are as they come from Flo - some form of Taiwanese hub, CX-rays, generic skewers.
However, given that their only direct competitor is the Zipp 202 Firecrest Clincher, they can do no wrong in my book.
The other nice thing is that the brake track is so wide I can swap between them and my HED Stinger 4's by simply swapping the brake pads.
Edited by Dammit on Friday 8th August 20:30
Disco You said:
Dammit said:
I've taken the Stinger 4's off and put the Flo30's on for Sunday.
Alloy brake track, very very stable in sidewinds (although the Stingers are also awesome in gusty conditions), and clinchers as I reckon there will be crap all over the roads.
Fancy doing a review of your Flo30s? What have you built them up with and how much do they weigh? Also, do you have any access to vernier calipers to measure how big your tyres come up with them?Alloy brake track, very very stable in sidewinds (although the Stingers are also awesome in gusty conditions), and clinchers as I reckon there will be crap all over the roads.
Edited by Dammit on Friday 8th August 20:05
Brilliant bargains.
Dammit said:
They are, in a word, awesome.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/14425981295_24...
Those are 25c Conti GP4000 S-II's.
I'm 77kg, running the tyres at 80psi rear and 75 front they are very comfortable, sing as they roll, and they have the feeling common to all truly aero wheels of making speeds over 20mph feel easier.
Can't recommend them enough to be honest - my girlfriend keeps stealing them to put on her Klein as well.
EDIT: I haven't weighed them as they are training wheels, plus they have a Chorus cassette on their which may be stamped out of U-boat hull-plates, they are as they come from Flo - some form of Taiwanese hub, CX-rays, generic skewers.
However, given that their only direct competitor is the Zipp 202 Firecrest Clincher, they can do no wrong in my book.
The other nice thing is that the brake track is so wide I can swap between them and my HED Stinger 4's by simply swapping the brake pads.
That's great, thank you very much https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/14425981295_24...
Those are 25c Conti GP4000 S-II's.
I'm 77kg, running the tyres at 80psi rear and 75 front they are very comfortable, sing as they roll, and they have the feeling common to all truly aero wheels of making speeds over 20mph feel easier.
Can't recommend them enough to be honest - my girlfriend keeps stealing them to put on her Klein as well.
EDIT: I haven't weighed them as they are training wheels, plus they have a Chorus cassette on their which may be stamped out of U-boat hull-plates, they are as they come from Flo - some form of Taiwanese hub, CX-rays, generic skewers.
However, given that their only direct competitor is the Zipp 202 Firecrest Clincher, they can do no wrong in my book.
The other nice thing is that the brake track is so wide I can swap between them and my HED Stinger 4's by simply swapping the brake pads.
Edited by Dammit on Friday 8th August 20:30
How "tall" do they come up? That is where I had a rub with "25"mm michelin pro4s (really 27-28mm). But that was on a narrow rim, which in theory would make them taller.What was the ordering process like? How does import duty etc. you work?
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