De Vlaamse Leeuw Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 what do you guys think? They are a carbon wheelset. I'd use a set like that for everyday road training and/or racing. Any pros and cons you guys can think of? Or perhaps past experiences? Thanks a lot, your help is appreciated
Speed Devil Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 All I know is that you are going to blown all over the road with those deep sections in the winds you guys have down South
De Vlaamse Leeuw Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 you reckon it'd make such a big difference?
tribarwarrior Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 An 85mm/50mm is more a Time Trial set-up!! A 50/50mm would be much more beneficial for you! An 85mm wheel is more for guys and girls who don't want to use full disc wheels but still want the extra aerodynamics at the back half of the bike. An 85mm won't be too bad in the wind if it's at the back, it will only reek havoc if it is on the front with a cross wind as the wheel is obviously more moveable cause of the steering capabilities. Trust me 50/50mm will be your best bet, also trying to sprint an 85mm at the back will be alot tougher than a 50mm, at speed it will fly but you won't have that initial acceleration that you will enjopy with a 50mm. Not sure how competitive you are but as Lance says.. "Every second counts" and when it comes to that last 50m sprint a milli-second could make the difference. As far as I know the guys on the major Tours don't race the stage races and classics with wheels bigger than a 50mm front and back...
De Vlaamse Leeuw Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 great, thanks for the in-depth reply. Guess I'll go for 50/50 then. Anyone wanna sell me a pair?
tribarwarrior Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 not sure what your budget is but there are usually a few carbon rims up for sale in the classified section, these American Classics are awesome wheels but i'm not sure if they are quite 50mm but they are really fast, follow the link: https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=60746&PN=1
De Vlaamse Leeuw Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 Budget is prob up to about R6000. No those wheels arent exactly what i was looking for. Weird though, the seller is studying at the exact same place as me
splat Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Contact Kiwi (Planet X) he has some good deals going at the moment for 50mm carbon clinchers. https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=60639&KW=
De Vlaamse Leeuw Posted September 16, 2009 Author Posted September 16, 2009 done If all goes well I'll have a pair on my bike soon
gummibear Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 50 mm wheels in a gale wind makes a huge difference in your riding and also isn't safe,the front wheel gets blown all over the place..Train on what you have and keep them for races and weekends.
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