anyone running a deeper front wheel?
12-27-15, 07:58 AM
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anyone running a deeper front wheel?
anyone? pictures?
I have heard the front wheel is much more important for aero.
I have zipp 303 wheels, but the front is pre-firecrest and rear is FC. Thinking of getting 404 firecrest front, not a big difference, 58 vs 45mm.
I have heard the front wheel is much more important for aero.
I have zipp 303 wheels, but the front is pre-firecrest and rear is FC. Thinking of getting 404 firecrest front, not a big difference, 58 vs 45mm.
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Most of the TT bikes i've seen use a disc rear and a 808 front. I think they know something about aero.
12-27-15, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bikebreak
anyone? pictures?
I have heard the front wheel is much more important for aero.
I have zipp 303 wheels, but the front is pre-firecrest and rear is FC. Thinking of getting 404 firecrest front, not a big difference, 58 vs 45mm.
I have heard the front wheel is much more important for aero.
I have zipp 303 wheels, but the front is pre-firecrest and rear is FC. Thinking of getting 404 firecrest front, not a big difference, 58 vs 45mm.
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The majority of mismatched has the less deep wheel in front for better handling in wind. For example Zipp has the 304 set where 303 is in front and 404 for the rear.
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Originally Posted by StanSeven
The majority of mismatched has the less deep wheel in front for better handling in wind. For example Zipp has the 304 set where 303 is in front and 404 for the rear.
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Originally Posted by bikebreak
...I have heard the front wheel is much more important for aero...
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Originally Posted by Looigi
Weight may be a factor too, and deeper rims weigh more than shallower in the same model line. Going narrower in the rear can save some weight while not having as large an impact on drag.
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