Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area - wheelset recommendation

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beercity24
08-22-08, 10:05 AM
This is my first season racing track, and I love it. I currently have a stock pista wheelset, (bianchi hubs, db wheelman spokes, alex at400 rim). They seem to do the job fine, and are a lot lighter than I expexted but, would like to upgrade now.

What would be a good hub recommendation. dura ace, suzue, michie? What is better a low flange or high flange.

Also what is a rim recommendation. I was thinking velocity aerohead or maybe something deeper. I only do sprint races so dont know if aero is as important. could someone give me a little heads up on how important aero is during sprint matches.


thanks i know i'm a newb

dutret
08-22-08, 11:42 AM
Also what is a rim recommendation. I was thinking velocity aerohead or maybe something deeper. I only do sprint races so dont know if aero is as important. could someone give me a little heads up on how important aero is during sprint matches.

Very important especially for your 200. The difference between what you have and what you'll get without getting real aero wheels isn't that much though.
sideshow_bob
08-24-08, 07:04 PM
Aero is important. I think your two choices would be something like off the shelf (non carbon) with Campag Pistas, or off-shelf/custom with deep carbons.

By deep carbon I'd think 50mm with be a minimum, and 80+ mm better. Cane Creek do some 80mm track wheels, though I have no idea as to the performance of them. I personally use 83mm X-treme Blade rims laced on aerolite spokes and high flange track hubs. They are pretty nice.

Carbon/non-carbon really depends on your budget, the type of surface you are racing on, indoor/outdoor and whether they will be your sole set of wheel or a race only set.