Something around the 60mm rim depth is good all round wheelset - i.e. Zipp 404, Hed Jet/Stinger 60. Wheelcover on the back (or second shallow depth standard rim with cover permanently attached) is a great compromise and has been stated as little performance difference from a normal disc.
Originally Posted by
cjbruin
Unless you have a nasty crosswind. Then you're screwed.
Also, they are not allowed in Kona...not that that affects most of us.
I think Kona's wind conditions can be far worse than what most people will face.
When I first bought my disc, I'd pack the shamal rear wheel (I was racing on the older silver 41mm deep Shamals at the time) because of what I'd heard about discs and strong winds. Since buying the disc I have never felt the need to swap out the disc regardless of the winds...
Given the weight of the rider over the rear wheel it has never been an issue (I weigh ~165lb's) and in fact I've enjoyed the extra benefit of the 'sail' on the back.
