Southern California - Dear 20mph wind gusts...

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Go_Fast
03-14-08, 07:44 PM
...SUCK IT.

My Zipps were like sails.

Tie a string to HappyGoLuckyTime and she would have been a kite.

Wkend_Warrior
03-14-08, 09:10 PM
Just curious, how deep is your zipps?
I'm in the market for a new set of wheels but not sure which way to go {deep profile vs. super light **.
Thanks.
ckeizer77
03-14-08, 10:17 PM
...SUCK IT.

My Zipps were like sails.

Tie a string to HappyGoLuckyTime and she would have been a kite.

I second that.

Go_Fast
03-14-08, 10:37 PM
Just curious, how deep is your zipps?
I'm in the market for a new set of wheels but not sure which way to go {deep profile vs. super light **.
Thanks.

i have zipp 404s.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f57/wahoolee/leaderlivingroom2.jpg
Wkend_Warrior
03-14-08, 10:49 PM
Thanks.
Nice Bike.
Crash716
03-14-08, 11:36 PM
...SUCK IT.

My Zipps were like sails.

Tie a string to HappyGoLuckyTime and she would have been a kite.

If your so upset with them you should give them to me....i'll even write you a song about it.
jschen
03-14-08, 11:56 PM
If little skinny me can handle 43 mm deep Spinergys last October under full blown Santa Ana conditions--well, the 50-70 MPH crosswind gusts in Santa Ysabel got to me, but for the rest of the ride, I gladly accepted some sensitivity to crosswinds for better aero into headwind gusts--you should have no trouble with Zipp 404s (admittedy deeper) in 20 MPH gusts. But if you do, feel free to trade with me. I readily admit that I don't fancy ever riding in 50-70 MPH wind gusts again (aero wheels or not), but I don't think 20 MPH gusts are really anything to be too concerned about.
efficiency
03-15-08, 02:26 AM
Did Jason just call Go_Fast a pansy? :eek:
Entropy906
03-15-08, 05:11 AM
Wind gusts of only 20 mph and you're complaining?
markg
03-15-08, 06:32 AM
Did Jason just call Go_Fast a pansy? :eek:

In technically elegant way....yes :)
Go_Fast
03-15-08, 07:44 AM
If little skinny me can handle 43 mm deep Spinergys last October under full blown Santa Ana conditions--well, the 50-70 MPH crosswind gusts in Santa Ysabel got to me, but for the rest of the ride, I gladly accepted some sensitivity to crosswinds for better aero into headwind gusts--you should have no trouble with Zipp 404s (admittedy deeper) in 20 MPH gusts. But if you do, feel free to trade with me. I readily admit that I don't fancy ever riding in 50-70 MPH wind gusts again (aero wheels or not), but I don't think 20 MPH gusts are really anything to be too concerned about.



you were just dumb.

besides, i think you overestimated that wind you were in...i've met you and you don't have enough ass to keep yourself from becoming airborne in 50 - 70mph winds. you and happytime can wear the same clothes.
hansolo3
03-15-08, 03:55 PM
wind? what wind? :)
Mr. Beanz
03-15-08, 04:12 PM
Forecast said 25 mph today. Couple of the palms swaying in the wind on today's ride. Ahh, the things we do for fun!:D

Ya see, that's why I stick with cheap wheels. No sailing for this boy!:p

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/windypalms.jpg
Nachoman
03-15-08, 06:41 PM
Today was all about drafting.