Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset

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2014-09-04 9:23 AM

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Subject: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
No reviews on line. Anyone have experience w/these wheels? What's wrong w/them, i.e. why so inexpensive?

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_566764_-1___205024...

2014-09-05 8:16 PM
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Subject: RE: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
They may be great, but they sure ain't light: Ultra lightweight wheel set at only 2039g for a pair. Heck, many relatively inexpensive allow wheels are 100s of grams lighter. . . .
2014-09-06 8:25 AM
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Subject: RE: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
Originally posted by MikeD1

They may be great, but they sure ain't light: Ultra lightweight wheel set at only 2039g for a pair. Heck, many relatively inexpensive allow wheels are 100s of grams lighter. . . .


Thanks for the reply. Which are some of "relatively inexpensive" you have in mind?
2014-10-29 10:38 AM
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Subject: RE: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
Nashbar has the wheels on sale this week. Just bought a pair for $414.00. I'm looking for the aero advantage not the weight.
2014-10-29 8:43 PM
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Subject: RE: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
Those wheels are pre- Firecrest. The rim is 20mm wide at the braketrack.
Newer wheels are >23mm wide at the braketrack. The wider rim has better aerodymanics, and decreases tire rolling resistance. Newer wheels will try to turn into sidewinds, making for a more stable ride. Older aero wheels turn away from sidewinds, which is less stable for the riders.
2014-11-04 9:35 AM
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Subject: RE: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
Originally posted by Six000MileYear

Those wheels are pre- Firecrest. The rim is 20mm wide at the braketrack.
Newer wheels are >23mm wide at the braketrack. The wider rim has better aerodymanics, and decreases tire rolling resistance. Newer wheels will try to turn into sidewinds, making for a more stable ride. Older aero wheels turn away from sidewinds, which is less stable for the riders.


I ultimately ended up going for a pair of Flo 60's & 30's for my roadie. A lot more expensive, but a lot let expensive than the "major players." Not at all comfy w/Vuelta's lack of data... anywhere.

TerrW: I'd be interesting to hear of your ride quality... AND PICTURES!!!!


2014-11-11 8:27 AM
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Subject: RE: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
I mounted up the wheels with a set of Michelin 4's and some lite tubes. I have yet to ride on them as the weather has turned for the worse. I'll let you know.
2014-12-03 9:14 AM
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Subject: RE: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
I don't have the Carbon ones, but I do have the lites and I have been running them for two years. No problems at all. I am also 6' and over 220 lbs.





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2014-12-03 9:15 AM
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Subject: RE: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
Whole setup runs about 18.5 lbs or 8.4 kg.

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2014-12-03 9:27 AM
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Subject: RE: Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 SE Wheelset
Originally posted by Vancouvertechie

I don't have the Carbon ones, but I do have the lites and I have been running them for two years. No problems at all. I am also 6' and over 220 lbs.




Those are a great-looking set of wheels. Do you feel a difference in ride quality from the wheels they replaced? I might still be interested in getting some for my MTB which I don't ride nearly as much as my tri/roadie.
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