EDGE Composites Wheels
10-05-10, 08:25 PM
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In all honesty, probably for the better.
I heard they're much lighter as well 
i prefer the edge logo, hoping to stock up on the old stickers. i think it's been proven in the wind tunnel that the edge stickers are faster than the enve decals
10-05-10, 08:38 PM
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And thanks
P.S. I was looking at Edge rims as a replacement for my busted Reynolds front, but ultimately I decided to go cheap and get a used Lew front.
12-30-10, 06:58 AM
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Edge makes good wheels, but for that money I would have looked hard at Mad Fiber. They're about 200 grams lighter and people are using them for 'cross with no reported failures.
12-30-10, 07:04 AM
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01-03-11, 06:26 AM
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If they will be solely used for climbing, you just made a big mistake. You should of went with the Extralite UltraClimb E45. They use Edge/Enve 45mm deep tubular rims, and Extralite hubs for a 990g package, at basically the same price. You should of definitely asked this question before you made the purchase. Now you've got to roll on wheels that are 3/4lb heavier than they should be for essentially the same money.
01-03-11, 06:37 AM
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If they will be solely used for climbing, you just made a big mistake. You should of went with the Extralite UltraClimb E45. They use Edge/Enve 45mm deep tubular rims, and Extralite hubs for a 990g package, at basically the same price. You should of definitely asked this question before you made the purchase. Now you've got to roll on wheels that are 3/4lb heavier than they should be for essentially the same money.
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01-03-11, 06:41 AM
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01-03-11, 08:32 AM
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If they will be solely used for climbing, you just made a big mistake. You should of went with the Extralite UltraClimb E45. They use Edge/Enve 45mm deep tubular rims, and Extralite hubs for a 990g package, at basically the same price. You should of definitely asked this question before you made the purchase. Now you've got to roll on wheels that are 3/4lb heavier than they should be for essentially the same money.
This wheel was chosen for the fact that it is one of the lightest carbon clincher available.
01-03-11, 08:33 AM
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01-04-11, 07:25 AM
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Sounds like way too much trouble. When I buy a bike, I'm going to buy one that comes with wheels.
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01-04-11, 01:06 PM
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OK, the guys at competitivecyclist are class act. They will take back the clinchers no question asked. I must have rode them 300 miles or so.
The next Q is, which to choose from:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...91.2573.0.html
Or,
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...92.2573.0.html
The next Q is, which to choose from:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...91.2573.0.html
Or,
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...92.2573.0.html
01-04-11, 03:04 PM
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No, you were fine. Get the 1.45 clinchers back. And stop listening to us.
Any climbing includes an equal amount of descending, so the aero benefits will be there on the other half of your ride. Tubulars may convey some slight advantage in overall weight and ride quality, but are more of a hassle to deal with on a daily basis. Clinchers are much easier for the average guy to change and maintain.
At the level of wheel weights you're considering, I really don't think a couple hundred grams is going to matter in your climbing experience much at all.
Any climbing includes an equal amount of descending, so the aero benefits will be there on the other half of your ride. Tubulars may convey some slight advantage in overall weight and ride quality, but are more of a hassle to deal with on a daily basis. Clinchers are much easier for the average guy to change and maintain.
At the level of wheel weights you're considering, I really don't think a couple hundred grams is going to matter in your climbing experience much at all.
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No, you were fine. Get the 1.45 clinchers back. And stop listening to us.
Any climbing includes an equal amount of descending, so the aero benefits will be there on the other half of your ride. Tubulars may convey some slight advantage in overall weight and ride quality, but are more of a hassle to deal with on a daily basis. Clinchers are much easier for the average guy to change and maintain.
At the level of wheel weights you're considering, I really don't think a couple hundred grams is going to matter in your climbing experience much at all.
Any climbing includes an equal amount of descending, so the aero benefits will be there on the other half of your ride. Tubulars may convey some slight advantage in overall weight and ride quality, but are more of a hassle to deal with on a daily basis. Clinchers are much easier for the average guy to change and maintain.
At the level of wheel weights you're considering, I really don't think a couple hundred grams is going to matter in your climbing experience much at all.