SDstumpy

I have an sworks tarmac sl3 with the roval rapide sl45s right now. My cross bike needs new wheels and i was thinking about moving the rovals to my crux cross bike and picking up a set of williams 38s carbon clinchers as my daily drivers and race wheels for my tarmac. Good idea?

If i use the pads that come with the williams wheels can in swap back to rovals on rainy days withou changing pads?

I do a lot of climbing and consequently long continous descents. With proper pads is there still a chance of overheating rims and blowing tires on carbon clinchers?


Thanks!

Elvo

I don't think it's much of an upgrade. Going from a 45mm 1600 gram wheel to a 1460 gram 38 mm full carbon clincher will probably make you "slower".

Williams has a carbon brake track so you'll need carbon specific pads. The Rovals has a Al brake track. I would think the risk of blowouts would be a lot higher on the full carbon Williams.

SDstumpy

Good point. Its an upgrade for my cross bike which has some crappy eastons vistas right now. But less performance for my tarmac....back to the drawing board.

jamesdak 

Yep, I looked at full carbon options also for my climbing bike and decided against it. Some of the builders even said the carbon rims they use are not safe for long descents that require breaking.

So I'm getting a set of alloy clinchers custom built with Kinlin Rims and Alchemy hubs that will come in right under 1400 grams. Since I ride solo all the time, except in a event, I don't go fast enough in most cases to need deep aero wheels. Plus with pretty much constant winds it will be nice to not have to worry as much about side gusts while descending at 40+ mph.

JeffS

never heard of such a road.

FactVord

I'm currently in the market for new wheels and I have to say I'm guilty of eyeballing deep aero wheels purely for it's aesthetic appeal. I was hoping you (or someone else) can shed some light on the adv/disadv of deep aero vs lightweight wheelsets?
TIA

jamesdak 

Well I am no expert but the common notion seems to be that aero wheels don't have much affect until you get to riding speeds above 24 mph. On the other hand a lightweight set is more important to me becuase I routinely ride long climbs in the mountains where the the lighter weight helps me to fight off fatique. The lighter wheels also are noticable to me on every small incline I encounter as I can attack them faster and with less effort.

It really comes down to how you are riding and your individual abilities is you ask me. Now for bling factor it's a whole different ballgame...

patentcad

I like my Williams 38's.