Sound off on Hed. 3s.
09-09-08, 11:52 PM
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They are perfectly fine wheels when used for their intended purpose.
09-09-08, 11:55 PM
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I think they are well made and they look cool. I wouldn't want to ride one in the street, but that's just because I'm not a millionaire.
09-10-08, 12:14 AM
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09-10-08, 12:21 AM
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09-10-08, 12:46 AM
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I figured. What if you just rode them on the streets with no curb jumping or bunny hopping involved? Is there anything wrong with them other than price?
09-10-08, 01:53 AM
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09-10-08, 08:07 AM
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They look snazzy
They're expensive
People on bikeforums will make fun of you.
Other than that, meh. I'm not gonna spend that much on wheels so whatever
They're expensive
People on bikeforums will make fun of you.
Other than that, meh. I'm not gonna spend that much on wheels so whatever
09-10-08, 08:55 AM
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I think the main issue is not just that it is expensive, but that it is conspicuous, like driving a Mustang with loud mufflers or something. But then where I live, anything that isn't a rusty conversion is treated like conspicuous consumption. Fortunately we don't have a big theft problem but it seems like even a stock Iro or Steamroller will inspire equal parts curiosity and envy.
09-10-08, 09:12 AM
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I think they are awesome 
Great for racing on the track with a tubular pumped up to 150 PSI. On the street I don't really see an issue riding them as long as you're not an idiot who hits potholes, jumps curbs and bunny hops them - basically anyone who rides them like they're a Deep V. And for daily abuse they don't make much sense either, they're no fun to ride when it gets windy.
Great for racing on the track with a tubular pumped up to 150 PSI. On the street I don't really see an issue riding them as long as you're not an idiot who hits potholes, jumps curbs and bunny hops them - basically anyone who rides them like they're a Deep V. And for daily abuse they don't make much sense either, they're no fun to ride when it gets windy.
09-10-08, 09:23 AM
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at first glance i thought this thread was going to be about the sounds that a HED3 makes. mine goes NOM NOM NOM NOM
09-10-08, 10:15 AM
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09-10-08, 10:18 AM
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09-10-08, 10:44 AM
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I've never noticed the sound at high speed. They are pretty loud 10-15 or so mph then they quiet down...or the wind noise drowns them out.
I have a set on my tri/tt bike. I like them but the braking sucks (carbon rim). I've popped the front on my fixed and I like it for bombing around. Much lighter than my 36 spoke deep v. As has been said, if you aren't going fast enough they suck in crosswinds. I bonked one day this summer and had to buck a gusty head/crosswind for 25 miles on them. No fun.
I have a set on my tri/tt bike. I like them but the braking sucks (carbon rim). I've popped the front on my fixed and I like it for bombing around. Much lighter than my 36 spoke deep v. As has been said, if you aren't going fast enough they suck in crosswinds. I bonked one day this summer and had to buck a gusty head/crosswind for 25 miles on them. No fun.
09-10-08, 01:23 PM
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Mine goes nom nom nom as well. I heard hed3s help you do wheelies if you're not very good at them.
