Opinions needed on HED Jet 50 clincher wheels
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Opinions needed on HED Jet 50 clincher wheels
I live in the flat-as-a-pancake state of Florida and do occasional duathlons and triathlons, so I figured an aero wheelset would help me more than a lightweight wheelset would. I also wanted clinchers and not tubulars since I take long solo rides and don't want to worry about carrying extra tires with me in the case that I get a flat. After looking around for a little bit, I came across these:
I like these wheels not only because they fit my above-mentioned criteria but they are also reasonably lightweight (1668 grams/pair claimed weight for the 28 spoke version) and I can get them built with 28 spokes for added strength and peace of mind. They also have a lifetime crash replacement policy which is an added bonus.
If anyone here owns these wheels, I would certainly appreciate some feedback. I am particularly interested in the durability and the stiffness of these wheels (I am a big rider that likes out of the saddle sprints and do not want much flex), and also the quality of the hubs. Thanks in advance.
-Fikret
I like these wheels not only because they fit my above-mentioned criteria but they are also reasonably lightweight (1668 grams/pair claimed weight for the 28 spoke version) and I can get them built with 28 spokes for added strength and peace of mind. They also have a lifetime crash replacement policy which is an added bonus.
If anyone here owns these wheels, I would certainly appreciate some feedback. I am particularly interested in the durability and the stiffness of these wheels (I am a big rider that likes out of the saddle sprints and do not want much flex), and also the quality of the hubs. Thanks in advance.
-Fikret
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Check out www.neuvationcycling.com
He has two well priced aero wheels weighing in at 1600 and 1740 for the wheelset.
He has two well priced aero wheels weighing in at 1600 and 1740 for the wheelset.
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Originally Posted by ridethecliche
Check out www.neuvationcycling.com
He has two well priced aero wheels weighing in at 1600 and 1740 for the wheelset.
He has two well priced aero wheels weighing in at 1600 and 1740 for the wheelset.
Thanks for the responses; if anyone has more to add on the HEDs, please keep it coming.
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Hmmm, not I wanted to hear since I am not a lightweight. Do you ride the Carbones yourself? If so, how do you like them?
His clincher aero wheels haven't impressed me that much; the ones my buddy had were pretty flexy. I think his wheels were at least a couple years old, so I don't know if much has changed since then though...
Thanks for the responses; if anyone has more to add on the HEDs, please keep it coming.
His clincher aero wheels haven't impressed me that much; the ones my buddy had were pretty flexy. I think his wheels were at least a couple years old, so I don't know if much has changed since then though...
Thanks for the responses; if anyone has more to add on the HEDs, please keep it coming.