How can you possibly know, unless you see the same rider on both sets of wheels?Because I think that there is an acceptance that light, aero wheels can certainly be beneficial - but it doesn't really matter which logo is on the side. The guys on the Zipps might have spent more, but they ain't going any faster for it, as far as I can tell.
Considering expensive racy wheels
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raleighnut
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I went for a pair of these for the same reason.
They're on my 653 Campagnolo equipped bike
Roval Classique Pave
They're on my 653 Campagnolo equipped bike
Roval Classique Pave
NorvernRob
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Aero wheels are horrible in the wind, I've had a couple of sets and sold them on. Maybe I ride more in wind than most out in the Peaks, but the difference compared to shallower section wheels is massive.
I've settled on Fulcrum Racing Zero Nite, look just as good and far more stable in windy conditions,
I've settled on Fulcrum Racing Zero Nite, look just as good and far more stable in windy conditions,
outlash
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Does it really matter what wheels the OP buys? They're not going to make a scrap of difference to their riding down to the pub so they might as well buy the ones they like the look of. Cheap, light, strong. Pick two.
Tony.
Tony.
jazzkat
Fixed wheel fanatic.
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Those hubs look very nice.I went for a pair of these for the same reason.
They're on my 653 Campagnolo equipped bike
Roval Classique Pave
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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He says that to everyone he likes
raleighnut
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Thanks, that's what I'd been drooling over for quite a while.
Then a tax rebate occurred and when I went into the shop they were reduced in the sale as well. Shame the Campagnolo bits weren't too (Centaur crank, front and rear mechs with 10 speed Record cassette and Bar end shifters)
The frame had a Campagnolo headset and seatpost when I bought it
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
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Aero wheels do take a bit of getting used to. They are a bit of a handfull on windy days, But after riding with them for a month or so you get used to them. They just become another wheel. But they do look the dogs ********
Because @Citius has been in a wind tunnel testing all the wheels available, to ensure his quote is accurate........because hes raced bikes see and no one knows better than him
Citius
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Because @Citius has been in a wind tunnel testing all the wheels available, to ensure his quote is accurate........because hes raced bikes see and no one knows better than him
God bless you Jowwy. Where would we be without your childish ad hominems.
Anyway, the key phrase in my post was 'as far as I can tell'. It's just an opinion girls - settle down.
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NorvernRob
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Aero wheels do take a bit of getting used to. They are a bit of a handfull on windy days, But after riding with them for a month or so you get used to them. They just become another wheel. But they do look the dogs ********
I had them for a few months - after nearly getting taken off the road by gusts of wind on Holme Moss, and a pant-wetting swerve at 35mph heading out of the Peaks I got rid.
It probably didn't help that me, the bike and everything in my pockets for a ride weighs under 75kg, another 20+kg and i'd probably be less susceptible to side winds.
