HOT! A26 Alloy Super smooth hubs No deflection under load Strong and reliable Seemingly unlimited rider weight limit Tubeless-compatible CC 56 Carbon Clinchers Pronounced aero advantage Compare favorably to other high-end wheelsets Super smooth hubs No deflection under load Durable and reliable NOT! A26 Alloy Average lightness for the price point CC 56 Carbon Clinchers…
Question: I weigh 210 (aiming for a svelte 200 soon) and am dreaming of a cross-country ride in the next few years. What wheels should I use, aero or traditional 32 spokes? — Stan M. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Call me an old fogy, but I like traditional three-cross 32-spoke wheels built with sturdy rims, especially for…
By Bob Howland Air, before passing the front wheel, the bike and the rider, is considered to be flowing in a smooth, layered, laminarcondition. In fact, the air is considered to be a flowing fluid. There are three factors of a moving object that affect that laminar air flow: 1) imperfections of the contact surface;…
By Paul Smith HOT! High performance wheel Strong Good build quality Impressive value for the money Look great on the bike! NOT! Need to use longer valve stems, extenders causes pump to slip www.boydcycling.com Cost: $1,450 How obtained: review sample RBR advertiser: no Tested: 400+ miles Tech specs: Claimed weight: 1730g (measured at 1830g…
By Paul Smith HOT! Huge value for an all-carbon wheelset Great build quality Good performance – excellent for the price Good handling in higher winds NOT! Faster wheelsets may be available, but not at this price point http://www.novemberbicycles.com/Cost: $1,345How obtained: review sampleRBR sponsor: noTested: 6 weeks Tech & SpecsClaimed weight: 1525g – 670g front /…
