Selecting a second wheelset?

[THUNDERHORSE]

Hello all,

I've been thinking of a second wheelset for my bike


Currently I have my Ridley on 6.7 clinchers and really do enjoy the performance but I have been thinking, "What would a good choice for a second wheelset be?"

Considering that I have a good all around machine should I consider something shallow 20mm-40mm (2.2s,3.4s, 404s, etc...) and enjoy the lightweight benefits

or

go deeper with something like a 80-90mm to continue enjoying the aero benefits?

Also of interest to me is trying a tubular set? After reading the Tubby mega thread in here it seems that I might be able to get a super light shallow set or a deeper set close in weight to my current set.

thoughts? suggestions?

If you were going to get a second set what would it be?

[THUNDERHORSE]

Thanks for silently chiming in but anyone care to help dial in my decision?

Thinking 2.2s, 303s, 3.4s, Reynolds? Not sure about Zipp as per the reviews...

Tubby tire suggestions?

[sawyer]

I'd go tubular, lowish profile

Something like Campag Bora One 35 or Fulcrum 40T tubular

i.e. <1200g, good hubs, somewhat aero

[KCookie]

For the second set of wheels I would deffiantly try tubular and a low profile, which would be good for windy days then. !!

[kgt]

Anything <35mm tubular for windy, climbing days. Corima, Campagnolo, Fulcrum are all great... The ultimate low profile wheelset in weight, stiffness, strength, looks is LW gipfelsturm.

[KCookie]

I've got Meilenstein clinchers, Obie Schwarz edt, both crap in the wind, but I agree with Kgt Gipfelsturms would be perfect for hills and windy days. Would look great on your bike Thunderhorse.

[964Cup]

Enve 1.45 Classics or Zipp 303, I'd have thought. Gives you a mid-range aero wheel with light weight. I'd go tubular, but both are available clincher.

[wheelsONfire]

I can see your question.

Latest i ran CCU (new owner now), AX Stream 38 premium and Easton Aero 55. You have a deeper set still i see.
But i must admit i can see the benefit of Aero 55 aswell as Stream 38.

I don't think your answer lay in the ideal of the others here.
No-body knows if you look for tiny change or a huge change?

With that, what are you looking for? Acceleration or easier holding top speed?
My Ax is 1010 grams and Aero 55 are 1380 grams (both tubular).
I like Aero 55 better than i expected.
CCU was riding too harsh for my taste.

Remember Lightweight still uses extremely narrow profile rims which also changes ride feel.

[THUNDERHORSE]

No-body knows if you look for tiny change or a huge change?

With that, what are you looking for? Acceleration or easier holding top speed?.

Excellent question! I believe I'm looking for a significant change. So one of my questions is if there is a noticeable difference between the wheels I have and a slightly deeper set? Thus netting a higher top speed?

Enve 1.45 Classics or Zipp 303

Definitely considering those. If the differences between a deeper set and what I've got is minimal, I'd consider the shallower set for the spin up and lightweight pluses...

Corima, Campagnolo,. The ultimate low profile wheelset in weight, stiffness, strength, looks is LW gipfelsturm.

Awesome, hadn't really looked into campag or corimas. Bora ultra 35 might be a good fit with the dark labels.

Would look great on your bike Thunderhorse.

Also a consideration of mine!

try tubular !!

Definitely want tubs I think

Campag Bora One 35 <1200g, good hubs, somewhat aero

Thanks alot very interested in those!

[pdlpsher1]

I think you already have a set of nice all-around wheels. I would put the money in a Dura Ace Di2 group or a power meter.

[mcjayw]

enve 4.5, zipp 303, BoraOne 35

[Marin]

Light, wide, 35/38mm clinchers.