HED Jet 6 or Zipp 404
03-22-09, 09:28 AM
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HED Jet 6 or Zipp 404
I am a semi-competative roadie, I just purchased my dream bike and I want to upgrade to a fast wheel set. I know the Zipp wheels are the standard but I am having trouble with the 2500 dollar price tag. Would HED jet 6 with ceramic bearings be a good alternative or even the H3?
Sincerely, Alan
Sincerely, Alan
03-22-09, 09:40 AM
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Hed wheels are excellent first of all. Second, look around before you spend 2500 on zipps. They can be had for much, much cheaper.
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Clinchers or tubulars?
If tubulars then the Zipps are a decent choice, although very expensive for the price. Try williams, Soul, Edge or everyone's favorites the Reynolds DV46.
Don't waste your money on the zipp clinchers. Very heavy for the price.
If tubulars then the Zipps are a decent choice, although very expensive for the price. Try williams, Soul, Edge or everyone's favorites the Reynolds DV46.
Don't waste your money on the zipp clinchers. Very heavy for the price.
03-22-09, 11:18 AM
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You could try some easton ec90 aero wheels. I'm looking at the tt set for my tri build. i think they are about 1400
