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To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA???
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 2010-06-10 9:57 AM |
 Denver |  Subject: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA???So Im doing my 1ST IM at Couerdelene in 2 1/2 weeks! Im hearing different opinions on renting race wheels and thought I would see what everyone on here thought? IMCDA is a fairly hilly course so the the advantage may not be that great as if it were a flat course, but Im also wondering about the lighter weight for climbing hills. I currently ride a 2008 Felt B12 with stock wheels that are "Felt Exclusive TTR3 40mm deep 20/24 spoked Triathlon Wheelset " and have never even rode any race wheels. I have avg'd about 19mph on my 3 halves, so I would expect to avg about 17'ish at CDA. So what are your thoughts? Save the money or go for it??? |
| 2010-06-10 10:40 AM in reply to: #2913100 |
Champion  9407   Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? I would definitely not rent race wheels based on lighter weight; the advantage is improved aerodynamics and only you can answer whether it is worth it to you to rent race wheels based on time savings. For example: |
| 2010-06-10 11:05 AM in reply to: #2913100 |
Pro 4675  Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? Yes, CDA has hills and rollers but there are HUGE sections of flats and gentle downhills where aero will make a difference. Not making any recommendation on whether you should rent or not, just commenting on the course. Good luck. |
| 2010-06-10 4:18 PM in reply to: #2913100 |
| 798 | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? I rented a Zipp Disc/808 combo for IMAZ and the fun factor alone was worth the cost. |
| 2010-06-11 8:46 AM in reply to: #2913100 |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? If you get a race wheel you get a higher quality wheel. Disc wheels are much much stiffer and you can get a little more power out of each pedal stroke. However, if it is windy that day you riding on a sail and it could get nasty. I rented from raceday last year with a 404/808 combo and had a blast with them and definitely felt a difference. Up to you but that was how I rewarded myself with a hard summer of training. |
| 2010-06-11 8:55 AM in reply to: #2913100 |
Master 2404 Redlands, CA | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? Personally I would only do it if I thought I could qualify for Kona, or had a bunch of IM's and was looking for a PR. They are expensive, and you have to deal with the issues of 2 new wheels on race day and the potential issues of those wheels. I think race wheels would help, I don't think CdA is that hilly. |
| 2010-06-11 12:30 PM in reply to: #2914312 |
Master 1927 Guilford, CT | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? rexcoltrain - 2010-06-10 4:18 PM I rented a Zipp Disc/808 combo for IMAZ and the fun factor alone was worth the cost. I agree. |
| 2010-06-11 2:09 PM in reply to: #2913100 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? if you rent wheels, be sure to bone-up on your cassette changing skills because the rear wheel doesn't come with cassette or skewer (unless they've changed policy).....you bring your own |
| 2010-06-11 2:22 PM in reply to: #2913100 |
Regular 155 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? Racedaywheels will change cassettes out for you. I am renting a set of 606s for CdA from them. I rode a pair in a recent half and I thought they were great and it was a very windy day. Not sure it'll make a huge difference but this my first (and maybe only) IM so might as well go all out. They sure do look cool. I did stick with clinchers as I wasn't going to take a chance on tubulars since I don't have them now so no clue how to change them. I'll check the rental tires real good before I take them but I figure your chance of a flat is the same with your own tire/tubes just as it with the rented ones. When your number is up, it is up. I am curious, is there anything special to changing a flat with Zipp clinchers vs. a normal clincher wheel? Edited by bmadd 2010-06-11 2:23 PM |
| 2010-06-11 11:44 PM in reply to: #2916309 |
Master 1472 | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? bmadd - 2010-06-11 12:22 PM Racedaywheels will change cassettes out for you. I am renting a set of 606s for CdA from them. I rode a pair in a recent half and I thought they were great and it was a very windy day. Not sure it'll make a huge difference but this my first (and maybe only) IM so might as well go all out. They sure do look cool. I did stick with clinchers as I wasn't going to take a chance on tubulars since I don't have them now so no clue how to change them. I'll check the rental tires real good before I take them but I figure your chance of a flat is the same with your own tire/tubes just as it with the rented ones. When your number is up, it is up. I am curious, is there anything special to changing a flat with Zipp clinchers vs. a normal clincher wheel? FYI- Race day wheels is sold out of 404/ 808 for CDA. SRAM 80 is all they have left. |
| 2010-06-14 4:44 AM in reply to: #2916309 |
| Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: To rent race wheels or not for IMCDA??? I am curious, is there anything special to changing a flat with Zipp clinchers vs. a normal clincher wheel? Two things, both depending on how deep the wheel is: 1) Your tire levers may not be long enough to reach the spokes to hook them in. It's still doable to change the tire - just more irritating. 2) If you're using valve extenders, be familiar with them. It's probably good to carry a spare in case you crack or bend one while changing a tire. |
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