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Old 06-22-14 | 01:40 AM
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jcll2002
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Stiffer Wheel?

Hi all,

I've put a few hundred miles on a pair of Rol D'Huez 24/28s (http://www.rolwheels.com/wheels/wheel/dhuez-24-28), and they're not as responsive as I'd hoped. The weight difference of around a pound vs. the stock shimano 501s has definitely been noticeable particularly on climbs, but they don't seem as stiff as the shimanos (there's a bit of rear brake rubbing on steep climbs and sprints. Yes, I adjusted the brakes)

Are there any other recommendations of laterally stiff, responsive wheels that are around the same ~1400-1500 grams that are possibly a bit deeper (which should help with the stiffness)? I've been reading up about the criteria that make a stiff wheel, but it's still hard to get an idea without trying them out myself.

For context, I'm freshly out of racing with a hip injury, but the most fun I have when riding is the snappy, stiff feeling like every watt is being transferred directly to the pavement (which is why I got a scott foil in the first place).

Thanks!
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