Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Are some wheels better for skidding than others?

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GT4
11-30-12, 07:07 PM
Do factors like weight, depth, spoke count, material, etc. improve skidding in terms of durability, ease, etc.

Right now I feel like getting 50mm deep Chinese carbon clincher rims from ebay to skid on. Bad idea?

Scrodzilla
11-30-12, 07:11 PM
No.

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seau grateau
11-30-12, 07:59 PM
Aerospokes usually skid the best.

Street rider
11-30-12, 08:01 PM
If they didn't cost around a grand each, before shipping and stuff, then they're no good for skidding at all. You'll probably break the bike.
Training.Wheels
11-30-12, 08:07 PM
Aerospokes usually skid the best.

+1
From my experience, the more expensive the wheel, the better it is for skidding. I bust out my Specialized carbon trispoke for skid sessions on the track.
alecjahn
11-30-12, 08:13 PM
Some legs are and mine are not.
Leukybear
11-30-12, 08:45 PM
Here we go again...

So OP will at least get something out of this: it's not the wheel itself it's the tire you choose to mount on to it.
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