Aerospoke wheels- info wanted
06-28-02, 05:47 PM
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Aerospoke wheels- info wanted
Has anyone had any experience with Aerospoke wheels. I am looking at a pair for track racing. I do sprints, etc. Any info would be appreciated
06-28-02, 10:25 PM
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Sprints, or any racing where you're speeding up and slowing down, is probably not the best place to use Aerospokes. They are a bit heavier than other "performance" wheels. The come into their own in high, sustained speed runs, like time trials and 24 hour distance records (they hold the current record) Those who know say that having minimal rotational weight is very important to acceleration, and these wheels don't cut it. Now, if supurb strength is important to you.....
Tom (who just put the first 30 miles on his new Aerospoke 406/559, bombproof recumbent wheels.
Tom (who just put the first 30 miles on his new Aerospoke 406/559, bombproof recumbent wheels.
