Aero-rims
05-19-09, 11:17 PM
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Aero-rims
I have found myself day-dreaming about buying a set of carbon aero wheels for my Tarmac. Probably won't happen any time soon...unless I find an awesome deal on some...but it's nice to work through potential issues long beforehand.
Tubular vs clincher is something I find myself debating. Tubular being lighter...clincher being more flat friendly? Do many of you ride on tubes regularly or is it a race day only thing?
Are they a massive pain to fix roadside?
I was reading up on Easton EC90s...they seem like a decent set, from a reputable company for a good price (ideally I'd go Zipp 808's for the big stickers but you know :-))...though I read the aren't waterproof?? Apparently they take on water...if the net isn't lying to me. Not that would be a problem for my fair weather only bike but it really surprised me, I never really considered that issue.
Anyone have any opinions on this particular wheelset?
How about similar wheelsets?
Tubular vs clincher is something I find myself debating. Tubular being lighter...clincher being more flat friendly? Do many of you ride on tubes regularly or is it a race day only thing?
Are they a massive pain to fix roadside?
I was reading up on Easton EC90s...they seem like a decent set, from a reputable company for a good price (ideally I'd go Zipp 808's for the big stickers but you know :-))...though I read the aren't waterproof?? Apparently they take on water...if the net isn't lying to me. Not that would be a problem for my fair weather only bike but it really surprised me, I never really considered that issue.
Anyone have any opinions on this particular wheelset?
How about similar wheelsets?
05-20-09, 09:27 AM
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https://bikesoul.com/2009/index.php?o...id=5&Itemid=15
$815 shipped to your door ~1400g 40mm carbon clinchers.
$815 shipped to your door ~1400g 40mm carbon clinchers.
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