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m.a.burghart
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Wheelbuilder Aerojacket review

  • Price Paid:$100.00
  • User rating:
    (4.4)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 2 years
  • # of logged workouts:

"Great purchase. $100 for the cover seems reasonable and the cover has held up to years of training and racing. I use it in every race, and don't notice any extra movement with crosswinds."m.a.burghart

(2)

Ease of installation

I purchased the wheel cover to go with my 30mm trainer wheels (and eventually upgraded to a front deep wheel). I decided to not go with the clips, and just taped the wheel cover on. The process takes time, special tape, and skill. You can't have any wrinkles in the tape, which is close to impossible. BUT my doesn't rattle in the wind.

(5)

Quality of Construction

For the cover being thin plastic, I think it has held up fine. I have a bit of chain rub on my drivetrain side, but nothing worrisome. It has been removed several times and is holding up great.

(5)

Fit

After giving Wheelbuilder my rim depth and spoke count, everything fit perfectly.

(5)

Value

100 is a hell of a steal. Very happy with the purchase.

(5)

Performance

I have noticed faster times with the cover on, and had no problem with crosswinds (until I rode with a deep front wheel). I race with the cover on all the time now, I've had it in crosswinds around 30mph didn't feel like it was causing anymore resistance than typical.

Strengths

Cheap, free speed, Looks like you have a disc

Weakness

If you go the taping route, it is tedious and time consuming. But you only have to do it once a year...

Buyers clubAerojacket
  • 5 people use
  • 126 workouts logged
  • 2689.61 miles / 194.88 hours logged