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Wheel upgrade
I have a Cervelo R3-SL with standard Easton wheels.
The bike is great and fast but I see people upgrading to Zipp 404 was wonder if it worth it?
I was also looking at Zipp 303 Tubular, they seem real nice.
My back-ground is that I am 50 something guy (195 pounds) that rides on group rides and by myself but not into racing. I do a few Century rides and was thinking that the lighter wheels would help but a I question the wisdom of Tubular for repair. My general feeling is that is should just stick with what I have but the Zipps look nice and faster is better?
The bike is great and fast but I see people upgrading to Zipp 404 was wonder if it worth it?
I was also looking at Zipp 303 Tubular, they seem real nice.
My back-ground is that I am 50 something guy (195 pounds) that rides on group rides and by myself but not into racing. I do a few Century rides and was thinking that the lighter wheels would help but a I question the wisdom of Tubular for repair. My general feeling is that is should just stick with what I have but the Zipps look nice and faster is better?
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I have a Cervelo R3-SlL with standard Easton wheels.
The bike is great and fast but I see people upgrading to Zipp 404 was wonder if it worth it?
I was also looking at Zipp 303 Tubular, they seem real nice.
My back-ground is that I am 50 something guy (195 pounds) that rides on group rides and by myself but not into racing. I do a few Century rides and was thinking that the lighter wheels would help but a I question the wisdom of Tubular for repair. My general feeling is that is should just stick with what I have but the Zipps look nice and faster is better?
The bike is great and fast but I see people upgrading to Zipp 404 was wonder if it worth it?
I was also looking at Zipp 303 Tubular, they seem real nice.
My back-ground is that I am 50 something guy (195 pounds) that rides on group rides and by myself but not into racing. I do a few Century rides and was thinking that the lighter wheels would help but a I question the wisdom of Tubular for repair. My general feeling is that is should just stick with what I have but the Zipps look nice and faster is better?
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If you don't race whats the point? The difference in aero wheels is only seconds over many miles. They do make a cool whooshing sound when you go fast. If thats worth $2000 to you then go for it.
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I was not really sure how much they help, if it so minor it is really not worth the cost
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Light weight wheels only matter with climbing. Aero wheels will give you some speed but that's an expensive way to gain a few seconds. Tubulars are nice but they mean carrying an extra tire around when training. The weight and inconvenience of that quickly offsets the weight of clinchers. 404's are more aero but can be slightly tricky is stiff winds. 303's are probably a more versatile wheel, especially if you ride lots of hills where they are a little lighter.
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Zipps are great but if you're not racing you might want to consider carbon clinchers instead of tubulars. Much easier to deal with and a pretty negligible weight difference. Also, there are other manufacturers that make comparable wheelsets for much less than what Zipps will cost you. Psimet and Williams are very popular here.
Of course someone will be along shortly to tell you how you should work on the engine and that expensive wheels are a waste if you're not at least a Cat 3 or something along those lines.
Of course someone will be along shortly to tell you how you should work on the engine and that expensive wheels are a waste if you're not at least a Cat 3 or something along those lines.
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You should consider a light weight aluminum clincher like kinlin xr300 30mm profile rims. With DT swiss hubs and sapim spokes you are looking at a cool looking semi aero ~ 1450gram wheelset for around 700$.........psimet makes these as well as others. Much cheaper, better breaking, cool looking and sturdy.
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You should consider a light weight aluminum clincher like kinlin xr300 30mm profile rims. With DT swiss hubs and sapim spokes you are looking at a cool looking semi aero ~ 1450gram wheelset for around 700$.........psimet makes these as well as others. Much cheaper, better breaking, cool looking and sturdy.
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Was looking at these
2010 Shimano Dura-Ace WH-7850 24mm Carbon Clincher Wheelset
https://www.bikeradar.com/gear/catego...dura-ace-31460
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...4597.41.1.html
2010 Shimano Dura-Ace WH-7850 24mm Carbon Clincher Wheelset
https://www.bikeradar.com/gear/catego...dura-ace-31460
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...4597.41.1.html
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This looks like a deal
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Sh...et/5360030874/
Anyone buy from them?
Will I have to pay duty?
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Sh...et/5360030874/
Anyone buy from them?
Will I have to pay duty?
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Or you I get these https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Sh...et/5360033078/
Shimano Dura Ace 7850 50mm Carbon Clincher Wheel Set for $1325 plus duty, they are really different from what currently have but don't know about riding them everyday.
Shimano Dura Ace 7850 50mm Carbon Clincher Wheel Set for $1325 plus duty, they are really different from what currently have but don't know about riding them everyday.
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Shimano wheels are usually pretty solid and reliable, and their hubs roll well. With the deep rims you will get some aerodynamic improvement, which will probably not be noticeable except on fast descents. I would not recommend carbon rims with carbon brake tracks, as they require special pads and still don't brake as well as aluminium brake tracks, especially in the wet.
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This looks like a deal
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Sh...et/5360030874/
Anyone buy from them?
Will I have to pay duty?
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Sh...et/5360030874/
Anyone buy from them?
Will I have to pay duty?
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To me the trainer is hell, I ride for 30 to 40 mins and am happy I am done.
I don't need a computer to tell me I am hot and sweaty.
Not sure what i would use the computer for, I know from ridding the bike at the gym 30 to 40 mins equals about 200 cal. Not sure what is to be gained, I am done after 30 to 40 Mins I would not ride more even if the computer said I burned only 150 Cals.
When the rain stops I will back outside and training but also having fun.
I don't need a computer to tell me I am hot and sweaty.
Not sure what i would use the computer for, I know from ridding the bike at the gym 30 to 40 mins equals about 200 cal. Not sure what is to be gained, I am done after 30 to 40 Mins I would not ride more even if the computer said I burned only 150 Cals.
When the rain stops I will back outside and training but also having fun.
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Ahhhhhh, thanks for clarifying.
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I just bought a set from chian reaction cycles for about $650.00 US shipped. I ordered 2 sets but they only shipped one due to a stock situation. It looks like they expect more in by 3/26. I received them via US mail about 5 days after they shipped them. The wheels where well packaged in their original Shimano box. Not the easiest company to deal with but I would order from them again due to their great pricing.
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The speed advantage of the 404's over conventional wheels is probably something around .2mph at 25mph
The weight advantage of CF tubular wheels will make a tiny difference in climbing speed. It will however make a noticeable difference in how the bike feels accelerating. The tubulars will also give a better ride and better handling, at least in my subjective judgement.
To me the biggest reason you'd go with CF rims as a non racer is just how nice they make the bike feel.
Between the 303's and the 404's I'd go with the 404's because the aero advantage trumps the weight, unless you're talking pure climbing.
The conundrum becomes tubulars versus clinchers. The tubulars will make the bike feel great, for the above stated reasons, but for me, are too big a PITA to justify if you don't have a wheel truck following you. But going with clincher 404's you'll get an aero advantage, but you won't get the great feel that comes with going to lighter wheels, and tubular tires.
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The weight difference between 303's and 404's is right at 100grams for tubulars, (and only 25 grams for clinchers) This is just not going to be significant.
Conversely the rim depth goes from 44mm to 58mm which is going to be aerodynamically significant.
Also in my experience the 404's are more robust.
Conversely the rim depth goes from 44mm to 58mm which is going to be aerodynamically significant.
Also in my experience the 404's are more robust.
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