Originally Posted by
Robert A
I was asking about the tradeoff between ride comfort and aero qualities on 35mm and 45mm deep rims. I have a CAAD12 and don't want to take on too much harshness from an over-stiff wheel.
The OP was @
robbyville. I started along your topic and was corrected that this was about a brand.
Depends a bit on location (winds) and weight and speed.
For the general rider 35mm is likely better. If you pump higher speeds, a deeper profile is likely better.
Wheel mass matters more for the general rider as the general rider is going under 20mph.
In all and every case a tubular will provide the better ride. It may not be worth the learning curve dealing with them. But in no case will a non tubular out perform a tubular except maybe a constant speed super smooth surface.
If you are a general rider - 25mm-35mm with an alloy clincher 25-28mm will give the best ride/$.
Carbon if you want to give up a bit of quality and performance to get the very best.
Tubular - carbon.