Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Fake Discs

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coppertop4646
10-04-08, 10:25 AM
Any online stores sell the fake discs...like the ones you screw on? Couldn't find any on google

solbrothers
10-04-08, 11:07 AM
its in the credits of the mash video
solbrothers
10-04-08, 11:09 AM
http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=8&description=Wheel+Cover&vendorCode=CHAERO&major=1&minor=24

coppertop4646
10-04-08, 11:14 AM
do you have to remove the cog and lockring then just slip it on and screw it together? will it fit on machined deep vs?
solbrothers
10-04-08, 11:18 AM
do you have to remove the cog and lockring then just slip it on and screw it together? will it fit on machined deep vs?

dunno, but if i had deep v's i wouldnt want to cover them. plus the deep v is heavy + disc cover = very heavy rim
coppertop4646
10-04-08, 11:24 AM
not worried about weight and my deep vs are crappy deep vs (not weimann or velocity)
Mr Wiggles
10-04-08, 11:33 AM
If you read the reviews it's apparent that these are very fragile. It almost seemed like people were buying multiple sets because they are disposable and break after contiued use. If you buy a pair you should tell us how they hold up on the street, of anyone on here has a set....let us know.
solbrothers
10-04-08, 11:36 AM
couldnt u just do the same thing with some thin plastic? lexan? like an rc car body?
coppertop4646
10-04-08, 11:47 AM
yeah probably but i dont know how id bend it into a perfect disc and make it look good but from the tests run on these they perform almost as well as a true disc
Mr Wiggles
10-04-08, 11:48 AM
yeah I'm sure it's the same stuff, but getting a cone-ish mold like that would be tough...I'm sure the mats would cost almost as much as those discs....probably easier to take a chance on the disc.
solbrothers
10-04-08, 11:53 AM
so, what is the "disc sound"? i keep reading it in reviews of disc wheels.
coppertop4646
10-04-08, 11:54 AM
it sounds like a jet engine behind you supposively
solbrothers
10-04-08, 12:03 PM
it sounds like a jet engine behind you supposively

thats what ive read. i want to hear it. but i cant find anything on youtube. *cries*
operator
10-04-08, 12:30 PM
540g. Might as well tape a brick to your rim and ride that around. Please don't tell me people are seriously riding this stuff.
Mr Wiggles
10-04-08, 12:45 PM
Manufacturer: Zipp Weight: 1180 grams Price: $1475.00 and that's for a 650. The cover is $60.
peabodypride
10-04-08, 12:51 PM
so, what is the "disc sound"? i keep reading it in reviews of disc wheels.

It gives a "woosh woosh woooooosh" sound over and over again like a helicopter. such a nice sound.
gasftl
10-04-08, 01:05 PM
Check this out.

http://www.wheelbuilder.com/thumbnail.asp?offset=0&deep=1&cid=25

Also, can anyone how these fake disk wheels work? Do you just attach them to the spokes?
dougland89
10-04-08, 01:21 PM
o jeez, you just opened a can of worms, purple kilos with fake discs...
metaljim
10-05-08, 01:01 AM
why would anyone want a FAKE disc wheel? there are really no benefits.
pirate
10-05-08, 01:07 AM
I want one because I want to paint a black and white spiral on it and hypnotize people as I roll by.

But its stupid and has no benefits so I'll spend my 60 bucks on something worthwile.
gasftl
10-05-08, 01:09 AM
I just ordered one lol. I know there's no benefits but wth, $60 for a "disc" wheel is a steal.
Mr Wiggles
10-05-08, 01:11 AM
I think it's a legitimate zipp alternative at the track if it *works*, but for the street it's just plain ********.
Ziemas
10-05-08, 01:11 AM
What do you do in a cross wind? It sounds like hell to ride with wheel covers outdoors.....
solly81
10-05-08, 01:11 AM
i'd put a crimson ghost on mine.
metaljim
10-05-08, 01:15 AM
if it's just for looks, ok i can see that. i'm glad no was hoping for more "aero" with one of these.
quanmunist
10-05-08, 02:09 AM
it is more aero. what's so hard to believe about that? just don't get stuck in a crosswind.
gasftl
10-05-08, 02:15 AM
Actually, after reading some customer feedbacks, seems like it actually helps.
quanmunist
10-05-08, 02:21 AM
studies have shown that it can produce the effects of a disc wheel up to 90-95%. how about that?
Ziemas
10-05-08, 02:43 AM
Actually, after reading some customer feedbacks, seems like it actually helps.


studies have shown that it can produce the effects of a disc wheel up to 90-95%. how about that?

Where are you all riding that any of the above would actually make any sort of practical or quantifiable difference?
metaljim
10-05-08, 05:35 AM
unless you are on a track, or in a TT, i hardly believe this fake disc wheel helps any. for every bit of "aero" a rider may see, it's negated by the added weight. mashing around in traffic with a fake disc, while i'll admit still looks kinda cool, is not an arena where ANYONE would notice any benefit.
quanmunist
10-06-08, 02:11 AM
i don't know. i jam pretty damn hard all the time on my bike. 53/16 and 52/16 ratio here. what else am i supposed to do?
dddave
10-06-08, 02:31 AM
this is some stupid sh*t.
jodypolk
10-06-08, 04:17 AM
i can't believe someone actually typed 'supposively' on the last page.

sometimes you guys make me feel like i talk like a *** and my sh*t's all retartded.