Triathlon - Aero Wheels Question - Hed Jet series

I'm thinking about purchasing the new Hed Jet 60's. However, they also come in 50, 60 and 90mm depths. What combo should I use? 50F/60R? 60/60FR? 60F/90R?

Anyone else use Hed Jets? Any and all infor is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

The deeper the rim, the more aerodynamic benefit you will get. However, the downside is the deeper the rim, the more susceptible you will become to getting pushed sideways in a strong crosswind. If you are a fairly heavy person with very good handling skills, you may be able to get away with the 60f/90r combo. If you're really light and don't have a lot of confidence in your ability to keep a straight line, you may want to go with the 50f/60r combo.

Generally, I've heard good things about the Hed Jets. However, I do recall reading about someone complaining that when they rode it on a rainy day, water got into the deep rim section. I've never used them, so I can't really give any first-hand reviews.

First off, if you're sold on the Jet series of wheels, go either with the 60 or 90. The 50 is not a torroidal rim shape and thus will be significantly slower than the 60 and not handle that much better in crosswinds. Also were you going to go tubular or clincher?

Second, if you're considering the Jets, I also suggest you consider...

Cane Creek Aros 58 -Zipp 404 rim on Cane Cree hubs. Strong and fast wheels without the price for the Zipp name

Mavic Cosmic Carbone - a favorite of road racers for it's durability and quality hubs, definately not the highest on the aerodynamics list but worth taking a look at to get a feel for whats out there.

Zipp Flashpoint 60s- hubs of similar quality to Hed but with Zipp produced rims, equal aerodynamics, cheaper at $1100

these are all in the same price range and may or not offer something different. If you're sold on clinchers then the Jets or Flashpoints are a good choice. If tubulars are still an option, then the Cane Creek Aros 58 may be a better option.

Jets are basically regular spoked wheels with a thin carbon fairing. As opposed to others where the spokes are tied directly to the carbon. My personal opinion is that this makes the wheels stronger/better for training. My reasoning is that while Zipp/Stingers are good wheels, I have seen both of them crack under heavy mileage. I have a few riding friends on Jets from the early 90's with no issues from them.* They are good wheels and will definitely give you a speed bonus. I personally would go with a 90 on the rear in all occasions. The front depends on how much you weigh and how your bike handling skills are. I have ridden a Stinger 90 front on numerous occasions with no issues other than the ocsaisonal wind gust, but never really blew me across the lane. The best all around combo though would probably be a 90 rear/60 front.


**I'm not saying that Zipps/Stingers are NOT good wheels, but my personal opinion and experience is that the Jets would tend to hold up better if these are not going to be race only wheels.

Thank you for the replies everyone. Much appreciated.