Rim for race with very rough surface
02-26-11, 04:18 PM
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Rim for race with very rough surface
So I am thinking of riding the Mead Roubaix in April. However, I was thinking of building up a wheel set specific to riding on rough dirt roads. Since it has shown that a wider tire will provide less rolling resistance, I was thinking of building out a 23mm rim with 36 spokes, and then use this rim post-race as a kind of bomb proof wheel set for rides where it involves a lot of dirt and/or rougher roads.
What are your thoughts on a good box rim that would fit this criteria. As for hubs, I was just going to get some cheaper 105 hubs.
What are your thoughts on a good box rim that would fit this criteria. As for hubs, I was just going to get some cheaper 105 hubs.
02-26-11, 04:30 PM
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If you use Campy, I have a pre built wheel set with Vittoria tubulars already mounted I'd let go pretty cheap
02-26-11, 04:32 PM
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So I am thinking of riding the Mead Roubaix in April. However, I was thinking of building up a wheel set specific to riding on rough dirt roads. Since it has shown that a wider tire will provide less rolling resistance, I was thinking of building out a 23mm rim with 36 spokes, and then use this rim post-race as a kind of bomb proof wheel set for rides where it involves a lot of dirt and/or rougher roads.
What are your thoughts on a good box rim that would fit this criteria. As for hubs, I was just going to get some cheaper 105 hubs.
What are your thoughts on a good box rim that would fit this criteria. As for hubs, I was just going to get some cheaper 105 hubs.
02-26-11, 09:30 PM
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02-27-11, 12:05 PM
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But... if you want a really good set for these conditions, then tubular would be better.
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02-27-11, 06:13 PM
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I got a set of ultra open pro fo$199 to use for Webster Roubaix. Perhaps not the best option but cost effective.
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Hey guys,
I want to thank you so much for helping out with this. I have down to either HED C2 or Velocity Synergy rims. I like the idea of a box style rim, versus the HED Belgium rims, which are more an aero profile. Again - these are also going to be used for my single-speed bike afterwards. I am going to go with 32R 28F (you convinced me), since I want to use these for races and faster rides.
Sapim Race spokes.
Tiagra hubs (I believe they should take 10 speed cassettes).
As for offers to buy wheel sets, I appreciate the offers, but part of this for me is the fun of building my own wheels.
I want to thank you so much for helping out with this. I have down to either HED C2 or Velocity Synergy rims. I like the idea of a box style rim, versus the HED Belgium rims, which are more an aero profile. Again - these are also going to be used for my single-speed bike afterwards. I am going to go with 32R 28F (you convinced me), since I want to use these for races and faster rides.
Sapim Race spokes.
Tiagra hubs (I believe they should take 10 speed cassettes).
As for offers to buy wheel sets, I appreciate the offers, but part of this for me is the fun of building my own wheels.
02-28-11, 12:33 AM
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Wheel Energy claims they roll 5% better.
https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/...f-wheel-energy
https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/...f-wheel-energy
03-02-11, 11:03 PM
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I'm a little late to the party, but here's another option. Boxy, strong, wide and cheap.
https://salsacycles.com/components/delgado_cross/
https://salsacycles.com/components/delgado_cross/
03-03-11, 10:18 AM
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I've got a bomb proof set of Ksyrium Equipes with some wire bead puncture resistant tires that I use for bad courses (and they make a good set of pit wheels too). Heavy as all hell, but they work great.
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Wheel Energy claims they roll 5% better.
https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/...f-wheel-energy
https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/...f-wheel-energy
Regardless, feel and placebo make up for it, surely.
03-03-11, 11:25 AM
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36h is overkill. My 12-mile commute includes a few miles of dirt trail, and I run 32h Velocity Dyad rims front/rear. My commuter weighs over 30 pounds w/o panniers, and I've had zero problems with my wheels. The Velocity Synergy would be a good choice, as would the A23.
