wheel sets

[JIGGY BOY]

to much trek involved
same old same old

[PNuT]

with an attitude like that at 15 you will have a whole plate when you grow up

[tommy]

[yourdaguy]

I vote for 404 rear and 303 front. 404's on the front can be a handfull on a windy day and you can't controll the weather on a race day. I also feel the 404 rear is a little stronger/more durable than 303's because of the greater spoke angle.

[JIGGY BOY]

PNuT Posted:
with an attitude like that at 15 you will have a whole plate when you grow up

i certainly will!!!

[JIGGY BOY]

yourdaguy:I vote for 404 rear and 303 front. 404's on the front can be a handfull on a windy day and you can't controll the weather on a race day. I also feel the 404 rear is a little stronger/more durable than 303's because of the greater spoke angle

thats the thing though! the weather. thanks for the advice though! the stifness thing is not so important as i weigh 50 kg! it does make sense though

[Ridley]

yourdaguy:I vote for 404 rear and 303 front. 404's on the front can be a handfull on a windy day and you can't controll the weather on a race day. I also feel the 404 rear is a little stronger/more durable than 303's because of the greater spoke angle

thats the thing though! the weather. thanks for the advice though! the stifness thing is not so important as i weigh 50 kg! it does make sense though

The aerodynamics aren't that important either when you're that small...

[JIGGY BOY]

Ridley Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:51 pm Post subject:

The aerodynamics aren't that important either when you're that small...


sorry how does that work?

[yellow-faggin]

wow JIGGY BOY you're 15
I'm 17 where do you come from?
I would recommend you the AM-Classic CR-420 rims
with some light hubs and only a few spokes
cause you're featherlicht and can ride it.
I think 18/24 spokes are a good option,
but I think that's the only option cause the are only in 18/24 sold.

[yourdaguy]

My opinion is the opposite: Aerodynamics are more important for smaller riders since they usually have less overall wattage a non-aero wheel will be a bigger overall percentage penalty for them.

[Bikes4fun]

I would go for the 404 simply because its the one wheel that you can have it all - lightweight and aero. Since its only 100g or so difference between the 303, but the 404 is more aero and frankly at 1200g, its lighter than most, and good enough for climbing. So unless you are climbing Col de Galibier or something similar, the 404 should be more than adequate for most applications.

[tcr]

I would go for the 404 simply because its the one wheel that you can have it all - lightweight and aero. Since its only 100g or so difference between the 303, but the 404 is more aero and frankly at 1200g, its lighter than most, and good enough for climbing. So unless you are climbing Col de Galibier or something similar, the 404 should be more than adequate for most applications.

Botero on the Galibier:



second place... 'nuff said.

[TunedCannondaleR700]

Go with the front and rear 404.

[tcr]

I say go with the Ksyrium SL's. They are great for an all round wheelset that will be much more durable than Zipps, and they are quite frankly all you will need. I could continue on for a while about how carbon wheels are unnecessary at your age, but I'll spare you

[curlymcbird]

before buying any carbon wheels,you may want to check the UCI rules for juniors, i know that there is a rule against u17s and younger riders are not allowed to ride carbon, aramid or any composite wheels, there are numerous rules like this which restrict juniors, such as the rule about having restricted gears and no aerobars for juniors, etc. For these reasons i would definately not reccomend that you buy zipps or carbon wheels of any sort as you will not be able to use them in any junior races, at the risk of being disqualified.
I have just moved into the u19s and am now allowed to use carbon wheels myself, i have been a junior in your position before, it would be a pity to spend all that money and only be allowed to use them for training

ride some metal clinchers and save your pennies till ure older.

Joe