Originally Posted by
smashndash
Even that TT bike seems to have a 50mm front wheel. There’s a substantial difference between a front disc and a 45mm wheel. I think the asymmetry is only common when running something absurd like a disc or 80-90mm wheel in the rear.
Apparently, it used to be more in vogue in the past. Aside from the Hunt wheelset link I posted previously, seen in the wild:
Originally Posted by
noodle soup
If you live in an extremely windy area(gusting crosswinds), I understand your concern. If not, you should be fine with 45/46mm hoops.
I would chose the 46mm hoops because they are very slightly lighter and much wider, but your bike might not have the room.
Crosswinds not a major concern, but I'm more thinking along the lines of heck, why not. The 46s would be too wide. I don't plan (nor can likely fit) to ride anything more than 25s on the current bike. Mind you, I'd also be coming from 15c rims (20.5 external).. so 25mm rim width for me would be large leap as it is.