Ok so Im back...sorry I dont know a whole lot about roadies but Im trying to learn...today its deep V's lol
So I understand the basics, wheels with deeps profiles cut through the air but also act as a sail for crosswinds. Hypothetically stiffer and stronger but heavier. I wont lie I do love how they look (I know, a horrid reason for wanting them) but I figure I could really benefit from them as well
Im thinking about throwing a set on a carbon endurance road bike and would like to hear some suggestions/advice. I want them to be strong and stiff, but not weigh a ton (I know I will have to take a slight weight penalty) Im not racing just long rides with the fast sprints here and there (I like to get places fast but also go on long rides) no racks or anything just me and the bike on these wheels every other day or so, to work, events, etc
How deep can I go? Ive been eyeing a set of 60mm's but I wondering if thats gonna be overkill? Should I look at carbon or aluminum? I know I def want clinchers.
The HED Jet C2 and Flamme Rouge wheels caught my eye. I have heard good things about the C2, strong/stiff, durable, not the lightest but nothing rediculous, and their profile deals well with crosswinds.
The Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL's also caught my eye but I dont kno much about them
So I understand the basics, wheels with deeps profiles cut through the air but also act as a sail for crosswinds. Hypothetically stiffer and stronger but heavier. I wont lie I do love how they look (I know, a horrid reason for wanting them) but I figure I could really benefit from them as well
Im thinking about throwing a set on a carbon endurance road bike and would like to hear some suggestions/advice. I want them to be strong and stiff, but not weigh a ton (I know I will have to take a slight weight penalty) Im not racing just long rides with the fast sprints here and there (I like to get places fast but also go on long rides) no racks or anything just me and the bike on these wheels every other day or so, to work, events, etc
How deep can I go? Ive been eyeing a set of 60mm's but I wondering if thats gonna be overkill? Should I look at carbon or aluminum? I know I def want clinchers.
The HED Jet C2 and Flamme Rouge wheels caught my eye. I have heard good things about the C2, strong/stiff, durable, not the lightest but nothing rediculous, and their profile deals well with crosswinds.
The Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL's also caught my eye but I dont kno much about them
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