Carbon Clincher for Racing in windy Cape Town

['Dale]

Dudes & Dudettes,

 

Which rim depth should I choose?

Considering I mostly race in Cape Town where the South Easter reigns...

 

I am concerned about stability when it is gusty.

What other variables to consider?

B)

[Johan Bornman]

Surely this is a no-brainer?

 

Box section.

[Minion]

I rode with Zipp 404s at this year's Argus. It was a bit hairy, but I reckon if I was more used to riding in the wind it would have been OK.

[fandacious]

there is a technical study floating around somewhere that shows overall, an aero rim is faster than a lighter box rim

[Minion]

There's a quote somewhere in the tech section of the Zipp website where their head engineer makes the statement that the best time to ride deep sections (i.e. when you can get the greatest aero advantage) is when there is a strong wind or crosswind blowing.

[fandacious]

there is a technical study floating around somewhere that shows overall, an aero rim is faster than a lighter box rim

 

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=60465

 

thank me later

[Minion]

there is a technical study floating around somewhere that shows overall, an aero rim is faster than a lighter box rim

These?

 

Spoke shape

Spoke count

Rim shape

[gummibear]

Above 60mm with a strong side wind starts getting a bit scary.

[NISI]

For a tt or break away aerodynamics plays a role ,but i don't think if you just sit at the back of the bunch riding for a average (to improve your seeding)-not really racing,aero wheels is not important