Wheel decision - November Nimbus Ti v FLO 30 v HOOPS Kinlin 31T 2431 ?
Looking at alloy options, mostly all under $600 for the wheelset, for a wider-rimmed wheelset to replace an aging set of narrow Ksyrium Elites. fyi, The November rims I'd choose are the Pacentl SL23 v2.
Have narrowed down to these.. anything else I'm missing under $600? November Bicycles: Race smart. - Alloy Nimbus Ti Wheelsets Rear FLO 30 HOOPs Wheels - HOOPs 2431 Elite Kinlin 31t Wheelset |
Originally Posted by Sy Reene
(Post 18316465)
Looking at alloy options, mostly all under $600 for the wheelset, for a wider-rimmed wheelset to replace an aging set of narrow Ksyrium Elites. fyi, The November rims I'd choose are the Pacentl SL23 v2.
Have narrowed down to these.. anything else I'm missing under $600? November Bicycles: Race smart. - Alloy Nimbus Ti Wheelsets Rear FLO 30 HOOPs Wheels - HOOPs 2431 Elite Kinlin 31t Wheelset DIY Alloy Road Wheel Kit |
Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
(Post 18316540)
I'd build a set of wheels with Kinlin hoops, and pocket a whole bunch of $$$.
DIY Alloy Road Wheel Kit Building it myself -- no. After investing time in a course on how to, getting a truing stand, dish tool whatnot.. and then I have to self-warranty my own work.. not for me at this time. |
I just bought a set of the November wheels with Pacenti rims, but the hubs were White Industries T11 hubs because they had a special on those colored hubs last month. I haven't had a chance to ride them though, but the build itself appears great. The rims are wide, really nicely made, and were taped for tubeless applications, so if you are going to go tubeless you can easily.
The November hubs seem like a great hub, and they are based on the White Industries hub...also made by them too. They have a titanium hub shell, which is really nice. I personally would go with that set. |
Yes, but you can pay someone else to put together the BDop kit and still save a fair amount over the HOOPs option.
Strictly of those three, I'd join RJM in voting for the November Ti with Pacenti. |
Originally Posted by Sy Reene
(Post 18317076)
So you'd opt for the Hoops Kinlin choice out of the three? That BDOP kit is pretty much identical.
Building it myself -- no. After investing time in a course on how to, getting a truing stand, dish tool whatnot.. and then I have to self-warranty my own work.. not for me at this time. If I were going prebuilt, I'd go November. The hubs are nicer, and the company has a very good reputation. |
Originally Posted by RJM
(Post 18317129)
I just bought a set of the November wheels with Pacenti rims, but the hubs were White Industries T11 hubs because they had a special on those colored hubs last month. I haven't had a chance to ride them though, but the build itself appears great. The rims are wide, really nicely made, and were taped for tubeless applications, so if you are going to go tubeless you can easily.
The November hubs seem like a great hub, and they are based on the White Industries hub...also made by them too. They have a titanium hub shell, which is really nice. I personally would go with that set. |
^ the freehub body is Ti - which should resist cassette bites and wear better than alloy.
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Originally Posted by redlude97
(Post 18317186)
The hub shell is aluminum. It has a titanium colored paint.
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Another vote for November.
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The November wheels are the nicest of the three. I like Stan's hoops, but if I was valuing durability over weight, the Pacenti hoops would get the nod.
I use Stan's hoops, and haven't had a durability issue, but Pacenti's are probably a little more beefy. |
Thanks all... the November was my first choice as well from a quality of component standpoint, but had some reservations on the width as it's the widest, and the least aero. Concern on width is fitting of tire/wheel on my bike (ie. clearance).. I think I might be more comfortable with a 23-24mm width rim but maybe really a non-factor. The impossible part seems to be the ability to test ride differing width wheels just to find out.
Is there any stock, name-brand, wheel manufacturer that sells a 23-25mm width rim that can be found in your run o'the mill LBS? (oh and under $600) |
The LG versions of the Fulcrum Racing 7 and 5 are 23mm wide. Not quite sure about availability at your typical LBS though...
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Originally Posted by dtrain
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The LG versions of the Fulcrum Racing 7 and 5 are 23mm wide. Not quite sure about availability at your typical LBS though...
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November. I have the V2 Pacenti's and they are superb. Easy to mount tires on (after you read how - they have some tricks) and a great ride. I haven't ridden the XR31Ts but have built up (and still use) a set of XC279s (which is a little apples to oranges - granted) and they are very nice but not in the same league of finish as the Pacenti's.
Also the rim weights are significantly different: My SL23s were 409 and 407 grams. The XR31T is reported 486g (same(ish) as the XC279s) and the Flos are listed at 570g. The real selling point for the XR31Ts is the ability to get an offset rear rim allowing more even spoke tension. Doesn't look like Hoops uses it so I wouldn't see any benefit (the BDop Kit does come with it). For and extra 30 bucks you get US made hubs (and great ones at that), among the best ALU rim out there, and a much lower weight. The only loss is laser instead of CX Ray spokes on the November Build (same weight - slightly less aero... like 1-2 watt if that) As for clearance I have to run skinnier tires on the pacenti's to avoid rub. But they have a wider stance. My 25 Mich Pro4 SC measured 29mm width which didn't fit. The same tire in 23 measure 26 and ride great. I think those tires sort of lie about their width though. So a little more weight saved.... |
Originally Posted by Nephtys
(Post 18318322)
November. I have the V2 Pacenti's and they are superb. Easy to mount tires on (after you read how - they have some tricks) and a great ride. I haven't ridden the XR31Ts but have built up (and still use) a set of XC279s (which is a little apples to oranges - granted) and they are very nice but not in the same league of finish as the Pacenti's.
Also the rim weights are significantly different: My SL23s were 409 and 407 grams. The XR31T is reported 486g (same(ish) as the XC279s) and the Flos are listed at 570g. The real selling point for the XR31Ts is the ability to get an offset rear rim allowing more even spoke tension. Doesn't look like Hoops uses it so I wouldn't see any benefit (the BDop Kit does come with it). For and extra 30 bucks you get US made hubs (and great ones at that), among the best ALU rim out there, and a much lower weight. The only loss is laser instead of CX Ray spokes on the November Build (same weight - slightly less aero... like 1-2 watt if that) As for clearance I have to run skinnier tires on the pacenti's to avoid rub. But they have a wider stance. My 25 Mich Pro4 SC measured 29mm width which didn't fit. The same tire in 23 measure 26 and ride great. I think those tires sort of lie about their width though. So a little more weight saved.... Have to say that while the November wheels looks really nice, it's extra width (though only a bit over 1mm difference interior) over the X31 is maybe too much (same for the Flo, though can't tell from their site what the interior rim width is), and the X31s deeper profile (at 31mm) is also attracting me -- more for aesthetic reason than really expectation of a noticeable performance boost. Presumably this is part of the reason for the higher weight. Somewhat related.. but not to get OT.. has this article on weight vs Aero benefits been discussed previously? FLO Cycling - The Great Debate - Aero vs. Weight |
You could also grab a pair of 30mm deep, 18.1mm inner / 22.7mm outer width, American Classic Victory 30 tubeless for $499 right from AC. They're a bit heavier than Nov/Pacenti, but should be more slippery.
Victory 30 Tubeless (pair) - Road Wheels - Wheels |
Originally Posted by chaadster
(Post 18319447)
You could also grab a pair of 30mm deep, 18.1mm inner / 22.7mm outer width, American Classic Victory 30 tubeless for $499 right from AC. They're a bit heavier than Nov/Pacenti, but should be more slippery.
Victory 30 Tubeless (pair) - Road Wheels - Wheels |
Originally Posted by Sy Reene
(Post 18319481)
Those look nice. Nice measurements too. Do you know if they work with tubes (they're listed as tubeless)?
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene
(Post 18319481)
Do you know if they work with tubes (they're listed as tubeless)?
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Beat me to it ;-)
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene
(Post 18319272)
Somewhat related.. but not to get OT.. has this article on weight vs Aero benefits been discussed previously? FLO Cycling - The Great Debate - Aero vs. Weight
That article has been discussed and everyone has their own opinion of it. I have ridden the FLO 60s and they are fast - really fast. Personally - I consider aero important but only in deeper rims. None of the shallow rims (including all of these) are really that aero so I choose the lighter weight rims for myself. I like the feel and find them more fun. For speed - deep is great. All of the ones on your list are better than the Open Pro's that everyone compares their aero wheels to. If you dig back in the November Blog archive they compare the aero drag of the XC279s to the Pacenti's and the Kinlins are more aero and there is data there. Small improvements but measurable. Good enough to make me feel good about the XC279s that I was riding at the time but not good enough to make me not go out and build up a set of Pacenti's for my next wheels. That blog is about the V1 Pacenti's in that test and the XC279s not the XR31Ts - so only a bit applicable. I have no experience with anything American Classic. |
I am running the November's right now and really like them. Strong, light, great wheels. You do need to be careful with tires, but not too difficult to find some that fit great.
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Originally Posted by Tubernator
(Post 18321963)
I am running the November's right now and really like them. Strong, light, great wheels. You do need to be careful with tires, but not too difficult to find some that fit great.
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