What Wheels?

[Johan Bornman]

I think from the discussion we can conclude that:

1. tubbies do not have lower rolling or puncture resistance when inflated to the same pressure as clinchers.

2. deep section tubbies are more aerodynamic & lighter than clinchers. The effect of this on performance may not be as big as marketers want us to think' date=' but they will feel different, enough to put a smile on your face, at least.

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Sorry Christie but we'll have to edit that conclusion somewhat.

 

1) True

2) Sortof, kinda not perhaps true.

 

Tubbies and clinchers (with tubes) weigh about the same, so that that out of the equation. Tubbie rims are lighter though. Peter says up to 400 grams, I don't weigh anything other than myself so I believe him.

 

Deep section rims are more aerodynamic  but weigh more than shallow box-section rims. On the other hand, deep section rims can get away with less spokes, which evens out the weight somewhat.

 

What needs to be said is that less spokes make for a less durable and reliable wheel.

 

Therefore, if you want to go for a non-standard wheel (32-spoke, box section clincher), you should make sure you understand a) the wheel and b) their purpose.

 

JB

 

 

[racman]

At this point' date=' I'm looking at a set of Easton EA90 SLX which come in around the R5000 mark. Does anyone have a set or a sugestion of something better for the same price or less.[/quote']

 

 

So after all the informed discourse on the subject of clincher vs tubuler, do any of the informed have an answer for Yak !!!!

[Christie]

No problems JB, must say I'm enjoying the discussion, thanks.Christie2007-11-05 01:04:44

[ewep]

My (uninformed, but to me, logical) wheel thoughts are (remember I'm VET):

1.  Easton Orion II's.  Nice looking, rated to about 120kg and 14-whatever grams in weight.  Also love the hubs.

2.  After speaking to JB, maybe a set of "custom built" wheels.

3.  Fulcrum Racing 1's, altough I will NEVER do justice to these wheels.

 

As for carbons, nope, not for me.  Someone like MuX can use them as he climbs well.  I might just break the stuff.

 

[Christie]

My wishlist would include the new Zipp 202's & Campy hyperons. The Zipps weigh 1060 grams per set  (I like light wheels with a shallower profile & a bit more spokes)Christie2007-11-05 01:33:12

[ewep]

 

Eish christie, nice choice, MAAAAAAR, daar's 'n HELSE verskil tussen jou en my bou.  Jy's gebou vir spoed en ek vir gemak.  Jy's 'n super ligte kampstoeltjie en ek 'n HELE Gomma-gomma leather reclining stel.

ewep2007-11-05 01:34:25

[Christie]

To be honest, ewep, what I like and what I can afford is 2 different things, unless sombody wants to sell 2nd hand 2008 202's for cheap

Hyperons are just as expensive.

 

I like the Fulcrum 1's too, good choise  Or how about some of thos red Fulcrum Zeros? Very bling!

 

Imo you don't have to do the wheels justice, just enjoy riding them.

[ewep]

 

 

Imo you don't have to do the wheels justice' date=' just enjoy riding them.

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True christy, very true.  Would LOVE a set of Racing 1's, but once again I sit with my biggest problem, i.e. weight.  So the Orion's will be the second best choice.

 

But now, if only I could do the Fulcrums!!!!

ewep2007-11-05 01:56:57

[Evan Andreou]

Ewep

 

Racing 1s have no weight restrictions

[ewep]

They don't, no, but Campag/Fulcrum says that it's "advisable" not to ride them if over 85kg

[Evan Andreou]

They just don't want us dik okes to have anything nice

[ewep]

I agree wolverine.  And they're also scared that we might "pressure test" their wheels a bit more!!

[TheYak]

Thanks everyone for all the comments and advice!

I tend to go with Johan that Clinchers are just more suitable to everyday riding and my level of racing, (Vets, no where near the front!).

 

I'm still not much closer to knowing what is the right way to go, but as in everything in life, it's more about your feeling and opinions than the facts!

 

So, bottom line for me, probably Clinchers, light weight and easy to maintain and true.

 

The only question left for me, is do I go for build my own from good components or go for the complete brand name...  I dunno!

[scotty]

Save some bucks and get Eastons Circuits, endorsed by fattis and moaners.

[buckstopper]

Possibilty of post crash repair costs could be a factor in which case having a set built the option. If your ego needs the bling thing, then go for the brands. But Ksyrium rim = R1200 + R60 per spoke. DT swiss = R650 rim + R7 per spoke and quicker repair turnaround time. And in 10 years from now you'll still be riding them. The bling wheel thing is a bit overrated. The protour boys still race classics on good old fashioned wheels.

[Icycling]

Then Spinergy Xaero lite are the way to go - They Less than R5000.00 per pair light and stong! PM me.