Wheelsets for big boys
12-10-04, 11:01 AM
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Wheelsets for big boys
I'm about 215 lbs and I run a Krysrium elite wheelset and have had no problems with them and plan to keep them as a training set. I'm looking for a set of race wheels. The races I do are triathlons: oly & half (25-56 miles). I've looked at a few: Zipp (but I don't really understand the difference between the different types) Hed-3, and Mavic Cosmic (or cosmos, I don't remember which one, but I mean the race version not the cheap version). The wheels will go on a Felt F30 road-bike with shorty aerobars if that makes any difference, and I'm looking at 700c for compatibility.
My ability level is such that for an OLY I typically average 19 mph over the 25 miles. I hope to run 19 mph for my half next summer, but most of that will come from training, not wheels.
So now that I think I've covered the background issues, here are my questions:
1: Which of these weelsets is going to handle my weight? I plan to switch to the race wheelset before the race for 30 miles or so to make sure everything is in line and for the race but not on a regular basis.
2: What is the difference between tubular/clinchers in terms of performance? I've never used tubulars, so if there is not siginificant performance advantage I think I'd prefer to stick with what I know.
3: Is it even worthwhile for me to consider this purchase? (My budget is 1000-1500, but obviously I prefer less).
I know you can't pick my wheels for me, but hopefully you can help me become more educated about my options. Thanks.
My ability level is such that for an OLY I typically average 19 mph over the 25 miles. I hope to run 19 mph for my half next summer, but most of that will come from training, not wheels.
So now that I think I've covered the background issues, here are my questions:
1: Which of these weelsets is going to handle my weight? I plan to switch to the race wheelset before the race for 30 miles or so to make sure everything is in line and for the race but not on a regular basis.
2: What is the difference between tubular/clinchers in terms of performance? I've never used tubulars, so if there is not siginificant performance advantage I think I'd prefer to stick with what I know.
3: Is it even worthwhile for me to consider this purchase? (My budget is 1000-1500, but obviously I prefer less).
I know you can't pick my wheels for me, but hopefully you can help me become more educated about my options. Thanks.
12-10-04, 05:06 PM
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If your willing to spend that much go for Mavic Crossmax, simply amazing wheelset, strong, never needs truing and if you ask me its really cool looking.
12-10-04, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by phantomcow2
If your willing to spend that much go for Mavic Crossmax, simply amazing wheelset, strong, never needs truing and if you ask me its really cool looking.
12-10-04, 05:12 PM
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neverthe less. Its light weight, and strong so why not? THe person i know whoi used it (and was nice enough to let me try it) uses it for road and mountain. From what ive ridden with it ide recomend it for anything
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Originally Posted by phantomcow2
neverthe less. Its light weight, and strong so why not? THe person i know whoi used it (and was nice enough to let me try it) uses it for road and mountain. From what ive ridden with it ide recomend it for anything
