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New Wheel selection help
Dude save the 7 speed for some training and get a new set of wheels.10 years
old is old.New wheel will roll better and you will all the newness of the wheels rims not worn-hubs smoother bearing.There are all kind of rims out there . I don't think the flat bladed spokes really do that much for wind restinace.Mainly rotating weight is what make a difference. Good luck . -- J/O Trailblazer At large !! |
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New Wheel selection help
10 years eh? Find thee a LBS that can build a custom wheel for you. You
give the group your city and state, and then wait for recommendations. Or ask a local club. If you don't have anyone near you, talk to Peter White in New Hampshire. There are many others, he is just one that has a good wheel building history. You like big shops, Excel Sports is hard to beat. You won't know the man's name that built the wheel, but they are still good. Personally, I like 32 spokes, at least for training. You break a spoke and you ride home on a wobbling wheel. You break a low spoke wheel, and you're mostly walking. Ride the best on race day. "Matt Peeler" wrote in message om... I recently moved to a 9sp frame(Klein Quantum) due to a cracked frame. I still use the front wheel from my 7sp frame and I bought an Matrix ISO 3 wheel for the back. I am currently doing alot of road work and I am training for a triathlon with a 56 mile time trial. I always have had backup wheels for my 7sp and I am looking to do the same for my new 9sp rear. But I am wanting some help on what is the best option for me. My front wheel is an ISOII that is 10yrs old. I weight about 175 and am currently doing a 40k in about 1h05m. I have been seeing alot of these wheels like the R540s,or other type with bladed spokes. Is there really a great advantage in doing time trials with these. I was just going to find a used hub and have on old velocity rim that I was using on my 7sp, but I am considering buying a pair of those type wheels for time trialing but don't know if it is worth the expense. But considering the age of my front wheel, I am wondering if it may be a good idea to do it. Is my weight a consideration for any of those type wheels? or any particular to stay away from? Any suggestions would be helpful. Matt P. |
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