Clipless in Coeur d'Alene
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Bikes: Tandems: Calfee Dragonfly S&S, Ventana ECDM mtb; Singles: Specialized Tarmac SL4 S-Works, Specialized Stumpjumper Pro, etal.
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Yes. The HED is preferable over the Pacenti for tandem use.
HED...
Upsides: a little lighter weight, welded seam may be smoother braking.
Downsides: 2x cost, availability problems, could be stronger especially for tandem abuse, not as aero (profile height).
FWIW, I'm not sure about the HED rim lip. I did find the BHS rim lip has a wicked grip factor. It think that is due to the tubeless compatibility spec. Maybe HED has that too, but I've read some feedback about ppl with HEDs having blowoff issues.