HED wheel note/CDR problem
06-14-10, 02:46 PM
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HED wheel note/CDR problem
CDR posted over "there" about some considerations when going to a wider HED rim, mentioning wet cornering.
FWIW I found that the HED rims work much better with a non herringbone type tread (Pro 3's, that sort of tire) than with the classic Vittoria type tread. My take is that the herringbone creates a ridge that, on a normal width rim, you run to the edge of. On the HED you run off.
I found the Vittorias a bit "skatey" at the edge of traction while the Pro3's hung in there much better.
I think that a more triangulated shape might work really well on this rim (Specialized Mondo Pro, that sort of tire), but haven't had a chance to test it out.
FWIW I found that the HED rims work much better with a non herringbone type tread (Pro 3's, that sort of tire) than with the classic Vittoria type tread. My take is that the herringbone creates a ridge that, on a normal width rim, you run to the edge of. On the HED you run off.
I found the Vittorias a bit "skatey" at the edge of traction while the Pro3's hung in there much better.
I think that a more triangulated shape might work really well on this rim (Specialized Mondo Pro, that sort of tire), but haven't had a chance to test it out.
06-14-10, 03:09 PM
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Interesting. I was pretty scared on Saturday. Used Bontrager Race X Lite ACs (I think I got the various bits of the name right).
I may put some Krylions on. And train a bit more in the rain. Harlem Crit coming up, and thundershowers in the forecast. Yay.
Thanks for the info.
I may put some Krylions on. And train a bit more in the rain. Harlem Crit coming up, and thundershowers in the forecast. Yay.
Thanks for the info.
06-14-10, 04:02 PM
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Interesting. I was pretty scared on Saturday. Used Bontrager Race X Lite ACs (I think I got the various bits of the name right).
I may put some Krylions on. And train a bit more in the rain. Harlem Crit coming up, and thundershowers in the forecast. Yay.
Thanks for the info.
I may put some Krylions on. And train a bit more in the rain. Harlem Crit coming up, and thundershowers in the forecast. Yay.
Thanks for the info.
06-14-10, 04:14 PM
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Yes.
And on the Bonty tires: I run the Xlite tubulars on my TT bike and they are really skatey, part of the issue I found was the label actually rolls onto the contact patch of the tire. Not sure if this is the case with the clinchers or not but I wire brushed the label off and found improvement. I could see this being even worse on the HED rim. Seems like they are also a harder compound then some of the other tires.
And on the Bonty tires: I run the Xlite tubulars on my TT bike and they are really skatey, part of the issue I found was the label actually rolls onto the contact patch of the tire. Not sure if this is the case with the clinchers or not but I wire brushed the label off and found improvement. I could see this being even worse on the HED rim. Seems like they are also a harder compound then some of the other tires.
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i've been running the HED C2 rim for 2 seasons now with Schwalbe ultremos (fully smooth tread) and absolutely love the cornering and grip offered by the set up. I wont go back to a regular rim if I dont have to.
And if it matters: 100-110 psi @ 190-200lbs rider weight.
And if it matters: 100-110 psi @ 190-200lbs rider weight.
