Thread: Spinergy Wheels and Average Speed?
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Originally Posted by TandemGeek
[Diameter =] Something like 2.8mm...
If so, not exactly aero, they. Compare to the bladed DT Aerolite with 2.0/0.9/2.3mm flat cross-section. So, an aero diameter of only 0.9 mm.



Likewise the bladed Sapin XR



Even the round DT Comp is only 1.8 mm.



Originally Posted by Bornco
I'm considering purchasing a set of Spinergy's and am curious if anyone has seen their average speed go up after switching to them... but I can't deny those Spinergy's sound nice, especially if they'd make us faster!!
If your concern is average speed and going faster, aero is definitely a consideration. Neither the relatively shallow rim nor 2.8 mm spokes can boast of being aero (except in comparison to 48 spoke, box rim wheels).


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