what clincher wheelset is best for high mountains
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I am off to the Dolomites in a few weeks. I will take my Black inc.
What clincher wheelset is best for riding in the high mountains?
What clincher wheelset is best for riding in the high mountains?
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I would go aluminum braking surface for the high mountains because of the descents. Carbon clinchers do not dissipate heat as quickly as aluminum clinchers on long technical descents. My personal favorite is the Campagnolo Shamal Ultra. Fulcrum Racing Zero is virtually the same wheel if you prefer Fulcrum over Campagnolo.
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If you have to go clincher in the Dolomites, then what Fogman said, but if you can, then really consider tubulars (and a sweet set of Veloflex tubbies.)
I recently had to hire a set of wheels whilst riding the Alps this year due to a damaged rear wheel, I've ridden lightweight G3 tubs, cosmic carbone clinchers and ultimate 's in previous years.
The only set available were a set of box section ultegra clinchers (RRP £300 UK) Mmm "I guess these will do, better then nothing I suppose" went the thought process.
How wrong was I, I was shocked how well they climbed and descended.....go's to show, top price, all show wheels can be upstaged by underdogs!
Although didn't do the looks of my 695 any justice, well so I keep telling myself!!!
The only set available were a set of box section ultegra clinchers (RRP £300 UK) Mmm "I guess these will do, better then nothing I suppose" went the thought process.
How wrong was I, I was shocked how well they climbed and descended.....go's to show, top price, all show wheels can be upstaged by underdogs!
Although didn't do the looks of my 695 any justice, well so I keep telling myself!!!
fogman wrote:I would go aluminum braking surface for the high mountains because of the descents. Carbon clinchers do not dissipate heat as quickly as aluminum clinchers on long technical descents. My personal favorite is the Campagnolo Shamal Ultra. Fulcrum Racing Zero is virtually the same wheel if you prefer Fulcrum over Campagnolo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I would certainly go for a set of aluminium clinchers ... a friend of mine completely burnt his carbon clinchers in the Dolomites about a month ago.
I personally ride a set of Mavic Ksyrium SLR with Exalith surface for some extra stopping power in wet conditions.
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3 friends of aluminum, shamal, racing zero, c24
except aluminun, i would like recommend "slro" from giant
except aluminun, i would like recommend "slro" from giant
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