Road Wheel Advice / Opinions

[Kallie.]

Hello Hubbers,

 

So I have been looking at a Reynolds Attack wheelset advertised by a fellow hubber (https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/32563-reynolds-attack-wheelset-brand-new-carbon/).

 

The seller has been very helpful and I have received some advice from another mate. The deal looks like a good one and I am seriously considering getting these but I thought I would first ask the forum if anyone has any opinions or advice (good or bad) about these wheels?

 

I understand I will need to get new brake pads for these wheels and I might potentially have to swap brake pads when I switch between these wheels and allumunium wheels unless I get swissstop or koolstop pads that can apparently work on both brake surfaces.

 

Would these wheels be ok as training and race wheels or would you recommend to keep them for racing only. (I dont do more than 200kms a week).

 

Any adivce or opinions will be appareciated.

 

Thanks

[Let's Ride]

Race light/train heavy.

 

I would suggest getting aluminuim deep section clinchers if you want to train on them. You can then train and race on them if you want.

 

Be careful when braking as carbon wheels get hot and the carbon can deform (with clinchers the heat can't dis-purse so alternate when braking for long periods between the front and rear wheels).

 

But a good wheel set if you are careful with them.

Edited July 12, 2012 by Let's Ride

[Kallie.]

Thanks Let's Ride

[Spinnekop]

Race light/train heavy.

 

Same method here.

I have a heavy set training wheels, light race.

 

Be careful when braking as carbon wheels get hot and the carbon can deform (with clinchers the heat can't dis-purse so alternate when braking for long periods between the front and rear wheels).

 

 

The risk is VERY small! I did some research and you have to seriously cook the brakes to toast the rim......that said, there is a risk!

I have gone through some tough decents and my carbon clinchers are still fine.

 

As for the break pads.

SwissStop works on both Alu and Carbon. Just clean when you switch. Stopping power is also good on both.

[Kallie.]

Thanks Spinnekop.

 

Glad to hear that there are pads that are compatible and work well with both alu and carbon. With this being the case, I would definitely train with the heavier wheels and only race or do loooonger rides with the carbon wheels.

 

Do you know where I can get the SwissStop pads? Are they easily available?