Sound off on Hed. 3s.
09-09-08 | 11:52 PM
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They are perfectly fine wheels when used for their intended purpose.
09-10-08 | 12:21 AM
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09-10-08 | 12:46 AM
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I figured. What if you just rode them on the streets with no curb jumping or bunny hopping involved? Is there anything wrong with them other than price?
09-10-08 | 01:53 AM
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09-10-08 | 08:55 AM
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I think the main issue is not just that it is expensive, but that it is conspicuous, like driving a Mustang with loud mufflers or something. But then where I live, anything that isn't a rusty conversion is treated like conspicuous consumption. Fortunately we don't have a big theft problem but it seems like even a stock Iro or Steamroller will inspire equal parts curiosity and envy.
09-10-08 | 09:12 AM
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I think they are awesome 
Great for racing on the track with a tubular pumped up to 150 PSI. On the street I don't really see an issue riding them as long as you're not an idiot who hits potholes, jumps curbs and bunny hops them - basically anyone who rides them like they're a Deep V. And for daily abuse they don't make much sense either, they're no fun to ride when it gets windy.
Great for racing on the track with a tubular pumped up to 150 PSI. On the street I don't really see an issue riding them as long as you're not an idiot who hits potholes, jumps curbs and bunny hops them - basically anyone who rides them like they're a Deep V. And for daily abuse they don't make much sense either, they're no fun to ride when it gets windy.
09-10-08 | 10:15 AM
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09-10-08 | 10:18 AM
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09-10-08 | 10:44 AM
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I've never noticed the sound at high speed. They are pretty loud 10-15 or so mph then they quiet down...or the wind noise drowns them out.
I have a set on my tri/tt bike. I like them but the braking sucks (carbon rim). I've popped the front on my fixed and I like it for bombing around. Much lighter than my 36 spoke deep v. As has been said, if you aren't going fast enough they suck in crosswinds. I bonked one day this summer and had to buck a gusty head/crosswind for 25 miles on them. No fun.
I have a set on my tri/tt bike. I like them but the braking sucks (carbon rim). I've popped the front on my fixed and I like it for bombing around. Much lighter than my 36 spoke deep v. As has been said, if you aren't going fast enough they suck in crosswinds. I bonked one day this summer and had to buck a gusty head/crosswind for 25 miles on them. No fun.
