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Wheel help

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 4:35 am
by neilman01
Hi, so currently I have a set of carbon wheels that weigh 1600 grams and are clincher, and I have the opportunity to get a set of 1100 gram tubular wheels that are the same 24mm depth for an unbelievable price. Both have the same hubs so that is not an issue, would you stick with the clincher, or switch to tubular for the 500 gram loss. Also, the heavier 1600 gram clincher wheels look much better if that matters. I won't be doing any racing on them, just using them for the regular group rides and such, probably only average around 150-200 miles a week.

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Wheel help

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 4:35 am
by Weenie

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Re: Wheel help

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 1:25 pm
by btompkins0112
You will feel the difference, but for the amount of riding you do it probably isn't going to be that big of a deal to you until you weigh your bike. Plus the heavier wheels look better, and that means a lot!

Is it hilly where you ride? What do you average on your group rides? Distance? Elevation gain? Do you want to mess with tubes/glue?

Those are the questions that should dictate your decision.

Re: Wheel help

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 3:40 pm
by Zen Cyclery
The lighter tubular wheels will make accelerations more lively and responsive but the wheels probably won't make you any faster. If your getting them on a screaming deal though, then go for it!

Re: Wheel help

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 4:11 pm
by WMW
neilman01 wrote:I have the opportunity to get a set of 1100 gram tubular wheels that are the same 24mm depth for an unbelievable price.


If they are really a good deal, just get them and ride both.

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