Is there a point to mid-depth carbon rims for 32c road tires?
09-27-20, 10:02 AM
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Is there a point to mid-depth carbon rims for 32c road tires?
Curious about this as I’m shopping around for a wheel set. Would love to get some 40-50mm deep carbon wheels but it seems as though to run 32c tires you roughly need something like a 26 internal / 34 external to get any of the aero benefits and finding that size is limiting to say the least.
Is there any benefit at all to mid-depth carbon wheels when running a 32c tire if you’re only using something like a 21 internal / 28 external or a 24 internal / 30 external rim?
Is there any benefit at all to mid-depth carbon wheels when running a 32c tire if you’re only using something like a 21 internal / 28 external or a 24 internal / 30 external rim?
09-27-20, 10:33 AM
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They look good and are still slightly more aerodynamic than shallow wheels.
Of course, if aerodynamics are high on your list of priorities, then narrower tires with a slightly wider rim compared to the tire is ideal. Hence TT and Triathlon bikes often use 23c in front
Of course, if aerodynamics are high on your list of priorities, then narrower tires with a slightly wider rim compared to the tire is ideal. Hence TT and Triathlon bikes often use 23c in front
09-27-20, 12:36 PM
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Curious about this as I’m shopping around for a wheel set. Would love to get some 40-50mm deep carbon wheels but it seems as though to run 32c tires you roughly need something like a 26 internal / 34 external to get any of the aero benefits and finding that size is limiting to say the least.
Is there any benefit at all to mid-depth carbon wheels when running a 32c tire if you’re only using something like a 21 internal / 28 external or a 24 internal / 30 external rim?
Is there any benefit at all to mid-depth carbon wheels when running a 32c tire if you’re only using something like a 21 internal / 28 external or a 24 internal / 30 external rim?
