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2015-03-01 9:27 AM

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Subject: possibly a stupid wheel question...
I know everyone is looking for wheels that are as aero as possible...

In the interests of training and building strength & power, are there any wheels out there that are anti-aero (for lack of a better term)?


2015-03-01 2:52 PM
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Subject: RE: possibly a stupid wheel question...

For training you just want some wheels that are strong and durable.  Inevitably these will be heavier and less aerodynamic.  I tend to buy the cheapest wheelset I can for training.  They usually last about 15-20k miles then need replacing.  I wouldn't go looking for wheels that are 'actively' non aerodynamic.  If you want the added resistance just ride faster.

2015-03-01 6:48 PM
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I don't think you deliberately want to get the slowest, heaviest wheels possible. You don't want your training to be that different from your racing, and it is fun to go fast.

If you did want to do this though, I'd look at tires more than the actual wheels. Put the widest tires your rim will accept (ex: mavic says you can put up to 28mm on their Open Pros), get tires with a lot of knobby tread (the opposite of slicks) and run them at a real low pressure (not so low you get pinch flats).
2015-03-02 5:26 AM
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Subject: RE: possibly a stupid wheel question...
Keep in mind that the wheels make a huge difference how a bike rides. For training, I would stick with standard box rims (Mavic Open Pro is an excellent choice), laced to a good hub (if your components are Shimano, stick with their hubs, excellent quality that tend to last a very long time), with something like 28 front 32 rear (pretty much bullet proof).
2015-03-02 8:55 AM
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Subject: RE: possibly a stupid wheel question...
Thanks for the replies. I was kind of hoping for a training set of wheels that would make it more difficult during training, thus gaining a little bit on race day with better tires/wheels.
2015-03-02 10:09 AM
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Subject: RE: possibly a stupid wheel question...
Hey, in looking for cheap winter wheels, I came across Performance's "Forte Titans." They seem to have received pretty good reviews.


2015-03-02 9:58 PM
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Subject: RE: possibly a stupid wheel question...
I would counter your advice based on my experience. At 175 lbs I was faster on 28mm smooth road tires than 23 mm smooth tires on the rear wheel. The 28mm was a heavy training tire, but it took out a lot of road buzz. I was even faster on 25mm Vittoria rubino Pro II, which have little dots of tread on the shoulders, but still in contact with the road.
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