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Subject: Cosmic SLS or Dura Ace C35 or....?
I would like to upgrade my wheels to more aero, and for various reasons have decided I would like to have clinchers with aluminium braking surface.
My rides and races are in rolling hills to hilly conditions so would not like too deep sections.
Happy to keep cost at around 1000USD or so.
Will use the wheels for everyday training as well as the races. Also riding on 21mm tyres (Cervelo S5 can only fit 22mm or smaller)

Narrowed down to Cosmic Carbone SLS and the Shimano Dura Ace C35.

Any opinions on which would be better?
Or any other wheels to suggest?


2015-05-07 9:32 AM
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Subject: RE: Cosmic SLS or Dura Ace C35 or....?

No experience with those wheels.  This would be my basic advice for most anyone looking for more aero wheels for racing--including those who ride rolling hills-to-hilly tris.  Get a deep front and a disc cover for your rear.  Very good combo can be had for well under $1k.  Keep your current wheels for training.

2015-05-07 9:52 AM
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Subject: RE: Cosmic SLS or Dura Ace C35 or....?
I second the aerojacket idea. That's only around $100 if you already have a wheel that will accept the cover.

http://www.wheelbuilder.com/aerodisc.html

For the front, and/or the rear as well I would recommend looking into FLO wheels. They can be a bit difficult to obtain due to first come first serve basis on their wheel orders but if you have the time and patience you can get a great set of wheels for a very reasonable price.

http://flocycling.com/
2015-05-08 12:34 AM
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Subject: RE: Cosmic SLS or Dura Ace C35 or....?
Buddy of mine rides the dura ace and loves them. Been thinking of grabbing a pair myself.

No exp with the cosmic sls
2015-05-08 9:46 AM
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Subject: RE: Cosmic SLS or Dura Ace C35 or....?

Originally posted by dfquigley Buddy of mine rides the dura ace and loves them. Been thinking of grabbing a pair myself. No exp with the cosmic sls

Probably nice wheels, but not "aero" wheels.

2015-05-10 5:16 PM
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Subject: RE: Cosmic SLS or Dura Ace C35 or....?

I've had the Carbone's on my bike a while now and love them.  No issues with flatting or other.  They are clinchers.  No experience with the DA's.



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