Solid Aero Wheelset options under $1000?
05-24-15, 02:48 PM
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Solid Aero Wheelset options under $1000?
Do they exist? Anyone have experience with the planet x wheelsets? How bad of an idea would be to just get the aero front wheel?
05-24-15, 02:53 PM
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Front wheel makes all the difference really, it would just look weird running a 50-60 up front with a 24 in the back.
05-24-15, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Bunyanderman
Front wheel makes all the difference really, it would just look weird running a 50-60 up front with a 24 in the back.
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Just bought a set of Giant P-SLR1 Aero for $700. Clincher with carbon faring, under 1600g, tubeless. So far so good.
05-24-15, 04:59 PM
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UAM cycles sells 60 mm deep full carbon clinchers on eBay through "Greenforce Pro". I bought a set for $560+$70 for shipping. They claim 1500 grams or so and that seems accurate. I've got a bit over 1000 miles on them and continue to be amazed at how well they perform. They mimic other modern deep section wheels in that they are widest just below the brake track, are rounded at the nipples and mate very nicely with 25 mm tires to create a nice aero profile between rim and tire. They are the first set of full carbon wheels I have ridden and brake nicely with Reynolds Cro Blue pads. They climb well as they are very stiff. On flat sections they hold 25+ mph efforts rather effortlessly. I never imagined a set of wheels could make such a significant difference in overall speed. And, in cross winds, they are more manageable than I would have guessed.
05-24-15, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Wesquire
Anything wrong with the Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLS set?
Have you wasted money on super light new wheels? | road.cc
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The above aside....I still can't claim first hand experience....at least not yet.
05-24-15, 07:14 PM
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Loimpact, you need to be looking at Mercury M5s, OK?
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Originally Posted by Wesquire
Do they exist? Anyone have experience with the planet x wheelsets? How bad of an idea would be to just get the aero front wheel?
05-25-15, 02:39 PM
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Tokyowheel.com they're right about $1,000 and Carbon.
I have the Epic 38's with about 1,500 miles on them. Race and ride them daily.
I have the Epic 38's with about 1,500 miles on them. Race and ride them daily.
05-26-15, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Wesquire
Do they exist? Anyone have experience with the planet x wheelsets? How bad of an idea would be to just get the aero front wheel?
05-26-15, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by HOWSER
I've run the Planet X 82/101 (tubular) combo on my TT bike. If I remember correctly I paid around $500 or so on sale.
05-26-15, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Wesquire
How do you like them so far? I'm over 200lbs even when I'm at 10% bf so I need some strong wheels.
05-26-15, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by HOWSER
I think they serve their function well. I'm 6'2, 215 and the wheels are plenty strong in my opinion.
05-26-15, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by loimpact
Have you wasted money on super light new wheels? | road.cc
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The above aside....I still can't claim first hand experience....at least not yet.
Cycling Power Lab
The above aside....I still can't claim first hand experience....at least not yet.
From the comments in the above link:
"What is more simple is that saving weight on the bike or on yourself means you can ride up hills faster at the same speed..."
If only it were as more simple!
05-26-15, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by woodcraft
From the comments in the above link:
"What is more simple is that saving weight on the bike or on yourself means you can ride up hills faster at the same speed..."
If only it were as more simple!
"What is more simple is that saving weight on the bike or on yourself means you can ride up hills faster at the same speed..."
If only it were as more simple!
05-26-15, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by woodcraft
From the comments in the above link:
"What is more simple is that saving weight on the bike or on yourself means you can ride up hills faster at the same speed..."
If only it were as more simple!
"What is more simple is that saving weight on the bike or on yourself means you can ride up hills faster at the same speed..."
If only it were as more simple!
Me too.....LMAO......definitely find myself riding up hills faster at the same speed. Some of the time. But mostly all of the time.
05-26-15, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
spend the extra 300 for boyds
05-27-15, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RPK79
I know I've become more faster at the same speed the more I ride.
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Originally Posted by SoCAlAD8
Tokyowheel.com they're right about $1,000 and Carbon.
I have the Epic 38's with about 1,500 miles on them. Race and ride them daily.
I have the Epic 38's with about 1,500 miles on them. Race and ride them daily.
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light bicycle will build you 35mm deep with sapim spokes and dt swiss hubs for just under 1k
carbon 700C 25mm wide road rim clincher 35mm deep U shape tubeless compatible basalt braking surface Light-Bicycle
carbon 700C 25mm wide road rim clincher 35mm deep U shape tubeless compatible basalt braking surface Light-Bicycle
