Corima Viva MCC S or LW Gipfelsturm
Moderator: robbosmans
Hi,
Looking to get something lower profile compared to my LW Standards for windy days.
I know the Corima's are good wheels, however the low spoke count from a safety stand point worries me. I have not found anything that supports worrying but thought I'd ask if anyone here had issues.
The question vs the Gipfelsturm's is will I get any aero benefit with the Viva MCC S being 32 MM compared to the Gipfelsturm's 27MM rim depth?
Thanks.
Looking to get something lower profile compared to my LW Standards for windy days.
I know the Corima's are good wheels, however the low spoke count from a safety stand point worries me. I have not found anything that supports worrying but thought I'd ask if anyone here had issues.
The question vs the Gipfelsturm's is will I get any aero benefit with the Viva MCC S being 32 MM compared to the Gipfelsturm's 27MM rim depth?
Thanks.
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Yupp MCCs are pretty rare...and I never had the pleasure of riding them. My 2c, if money is no object, I would go for the Gips, though I found the Standards III (16/20) to climb super well; and the real world weight difference vs. the Gips is less than 75 grams (even if almost all of it at the rims...)
in any case you cant go wrong
in any case you cant go wrong
vlastrada wrote:Yupp MCCs are pretty rare...and I never had the pleasure of riding them. My 2c, if money is no object, I would go for the Gips, though I found the Standards III (16/20) to climb super well; and the real world weight difference vs. the Gips is less than 75 grams (even if almost all of it at the rims...)
in any case you cant go wrong
I think I would agree. I really my LW standards, just thought I would try something different. I was also hoping to gain some aero benefit over the Gipfelstrum's without going to deep where wind would be a factor.
dual wrote:If repairs are your concern (as were mine), i'd consider a Viva or Winium rim laced to a nice pair of hubs in a conventional way.
While I completely agree with your comment part of the desire for these wheels is the look of the Viva MCC. On the flip side the look is what also worries me with the low spoke count...
Last sentence means - I like the look of the low spoke count but the low spoke count is what concerns me with durability.
Thank you - You provided the answer I was looking for. I just placed my order with Starbike so I will soon find out for myself.
I'll update this after I receive the wheels.
Thank you - You provided the answer I was looking for. I just placed my order with Starbike so I will soon find out for myself.
I'll update this after I receive the wheels.
Hi,
That shouldn't be of any concern unless you're a rather pound-rich rider.
My major concern with Corima rims is that the carbon layup has a tendency to delaminate when in regular contact with aggressive cleaning chemicals. Other than that they're in the top three of the best wheel ever.
Ciao,
I like the look of the low spoke count but the low spoke count is what concerns me with durability.
That shouldn't be of any concern unless you're a rather pound-rich rider.
My major concern with Corima rims is that the carbon layup has a tendency to delaminate when in regular contact with aggressive cleaning chemicals. Other than that they're in the top three of the best wheel ever.
Ciao,
Being a snob is an expensive hobby.
[/quote]That shouldn't be of any concern unless you're a rather pound-rich rider.
My major concern with Corima rims is that the carbon layup has a tendency to delaminate when in regular contact with aggressive cleaning chemicals. Other than that they're in the top three of the best wheel ever.
Ciao,
Thanks for that response. That is what I was hoping to hear.
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Corima MCC's for when it's too gusty for the LW's. LOL I love this forum!
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