I actually was referring specifically to LB wheels in 25x35 and 25x45 and have updated last my post to reflect this. My question is, what's the difference in ride quality between the two sizes? You commented that alloy wheels give the best ride/$. Can you explain?
Originally Posted by
Doge
The OP was @
robbyville. I started along your topic and was corrected that this was about a brand.
Depends a bit on location (winds) and weight and speed.
For the general rider 35mm is likely better. If you pump higher speeds, a deeper profile is likely better.
Wheel mass matters more for the general rider as the general rider is going under 20mph.
In all and every case a tubular will provide the better ride. It may not be worth the learning curve dealing with them. But in no case will a non tubular out perform a tubular except maybe a constant speed super smooth surface.
If you are a general rider - 25mm-35mm with an alloy clincher 25-28mm will give the best ride/$.
Carbon if you want to give up a bit of quality and performance to get the very best.
Tubular - carbon.