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 2008-10-10 3:36 PM in reply to: #1728929 |
Expert  608   St. Louis |  Subject: RE: New Bike Vs. New Wheelswheels--also i think that body weight plays an important role in whether aero or a mid depth rim. For me, due to body weight i would never get a disc wheel because a crosswind would blow me off the road. Also some studies have shown that deeper rims dont help as much in a crosswind. Basically get a wheel based on whatever factor you are going to encounter most such as cross wind or a headwind. |
| 2008-10-10 4:05 PM in reply to: #1733963 |
Cycling Guru 15134  Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: New Bike Vs. New Wheels Disc is typically MORE stable in a crosswind ..... it is the front that is the problem having a deep section in heavy winds. With that said, I still do not recommend a weaker athlete who is lighter to get a disc. There is some risk for going slower and having a "sail" on the back compared to someone with more speed and the same weight. I've almost had the front washed out in 30+ crosswind gusts, and I'm 175 lbs ........ good way to get a pucker check! |
| 2008-10-10 4:07 PM in reply to: #1733963 |
Champion 8936  | Subject: RE: New Bike Vs. New Wheels xcrunner2010 - 2008-10-10 3:36 PM wheels--also i think that body weight plays an important role in whether aero or a mid depth rim. For me, due to body weight i would never get a disc wheel because a crosswind would blow me off the road. Also some studies have shown that deeper rims dont help as much in a crosswind. Basically get a wheel based on whatever factor you are going to encounter most such as cross wind or a headwind. You will rarely ever get a true crosswind, and aero wheels help MORE when the wind is coming at an angle to you. Edited by DerekL 2008-10-10 4:08 PM |
| 2008-10-11 10:14 AM in reply to: #1728929 |
Extreme Veteran 333 Bend, OR | Subject: RE: New Bike Vs. New Wheels A wise coach once said to me....a power meter first and race wheels last. I wish I would've listened. You can rent race day wheels. That way you can find a combo that works best for you before you decide to purchase anything. However, I recommend buying a power meter first. |
| 2008-10-11 3:51 PM in reply to: #1728929 |
Pro 6838 Tejas | Subject: RE: New Bike Vs. New Wheels My 2 cents. I was riding decent 40 mm Real Design wheels for a few years. This year I sprung for some HED3s. I am not some sort of BA rider/racer, I just budgeted and saved because I wanted them. Bottom line is I can consistently ride a 28 mile TT loop 4-6 minutes faster with the HEDs than with my other wheelset. This loop contains a lot of steep/choppy hills and wind is a factor on almost every ride. Whether it is aerodynamics, better bearings or just a HED kool aid mindf***, I can consistently ride faster on this wheelset. Oh, I stayed with clinchers due to the broken beer bottle glass fields Bubba puts out for me every SAt/Sun night. So going from clincher to sew-up is not a factor in my case. |
| 2008-10-12 10:59 PM in reply to: #1728929 |
Extreme Veteran 680 Boulder, CO | Subject: RE: New Bike Vs. New Wheels Steve, In your position, I would spend my money on a wireless powertap. You'll get much more performance benefit from that purchase. gordo |
| 2008-10-13 8:00 AM in reply to: #1737744 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: New Bike Vs. New Wheels GordoByrn - 2008-10-12 11:59 PM Steve, In your position, I would spend my money on a wireless powertap. You'll get much more performance benefit from that purchase. gordo Whow! Celebrity!! Welcome to BT Gordo!! |
| 2008-10-13 8:17 AM in reply to: #1737971 |
Elite 2527 Armpit of Ontario | Subject: RE: New Bike Vs. New Wheels Daremo - 2008-10-13 9:00 AM GordoByrn - 2008-10-12 11:59 PM Steve, In your position, I would spend my money on a wireless powertap. You'll get much more performance benefit from that purchase. gordo Whow! Celebrity!! Welcome to BT Gordo!! No kidding - cool! welcome to the fringes, Gordo!
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| 2008-10-13 9:55 AM in reply to: #1728929 |
Expert 644 Evansville, IN | Subject: RE: New Bike Vs. New Wheels Steve, I haven't read what everyone else has been saying, but I would keep the current bike and consider a new cassette if you're worried about gearing for IMMoo. Then, I would get a powertap built into a rear wheel, even your current wheel and start training with power. I have just started with power myself and can see it's going to pay off big time! That will do MUCH more for your limiter than any aero wheel ever could. Give it some serious thought. I don't think you'll be disappointed. steve1128 - 2008-10-08 7:38 PM This was my first full season of triathlons and I am absolutely hooked. Last winter I purchased a Felt S32 that I am quite happy with. This summer I completed two sprints,an olympic and a half-ironman. I also volunteered at IMOO and signed up for it as well for 2009. Biking right now is my biggest limiter and I know that, but am considering 2 options for next years IMOO. First would be to keep my bike and get new cassette and race wheels or take the plunge on a 2008 P2C. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Steve |
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