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Old 03-28-21 | 05:58 PM
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HED Jet4 Wheels

I've spent about 3 weeks now on a new set of Jet 4 Blacks. Have to say I've been impressed. Running 25mm Conti's, measuring an actual 26mm width on the 25mm rims so a nice match from an aero standpoint. Currently at 75psi and the feel is very smooth and fast. The frame is a Felt FR1 and there is plenty of clearance to try out 28's.

My ride today today included some nasty 20+ mph gusting cross winds. This isn't a super deep section but I was surprised how stable this wheel set was, very easy to hold a line.

They are a bit noisy, sound like my disc and the sound under braking takes some getting used to. Overall a very impressive every day wheel set.


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check the toe of your brake pads, I have been using HED's for a while and at first they had a little squeek on the rear brake but i toed my pads and no noise anymore.
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Old 03-31-21 | 09:53 PM
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check the toe of your brake pads, I have been using HED's for a while and at first they had a little squeek on the rear brake but i toed my pads and no noise anymore.
It will be the textured brake surface, not squeal from incorrect toe in.
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Had mine since 2018. Tried different brake pads but Shimano was less noisy. HED says that the noise will go away after a few weeks of use but the squeal/noise never went away. lol

Breaking was a lot better than a regular rim though.

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Originally Posted by Dean V
It will be the textured brake surface, not squeal from incorrect toe in.
Correct, I know how to set up brakes. The textured surface has a unique noise, not annoying just different. And brake performance is excellent! There is also a sort of hollow echo noise, similar to what I get from a disc wheel, due to the thin fairing construction.
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Old 04-02-21 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dean V
It will be the textured brake surface, not squeal from incorrect toe in.

I know its the textured surface, as i said i have them too, they have a turbine sound when braking but if you getting a squeal it can be the toe of the pad. I changed mine a little bit and bam no more squeal only the turbine noise.

i also use shimano pads for reference.
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