What is considered the top of rim brake wheelsets now?
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You're right you know, they don't! I was so convinced I was planning to buy a set of 60mm tubular rim brake WTOs next year. Guess I won't be
Giant Propel Advanced SL Red Etap 11s Easton EC90 wheels CeramicSpeed BB Zipp SL70 bars 6.5kg
Vitus ZX1 CRS Campy Chorus 12s Bora WTO 45 disk brake wheels Zipp SL70 bars 7.5kg
Vitus ZX1 CRS Campy Chorus 12s Bora WTO 45 disk brake wheels Zipp SL70 bars 7.5kg
SL8 build with Craft CS5060 Wheels in progress
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Overhere they had a discount when they were all new. It was very cheap, 35% off retail. They cost way more now.
But i am a bit silly, i don't want Campa wheels on a Sram bike. Well, i have already ordered a wheelset.
So i am set. But never the less, i like you guys listing wheels
But i am a bit silly, i don't want Campa wheels on a Sram bike. Well, i have already ordered a wheelset.
So i am set. But never the less, i like you guys listing wheels
Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Just tell us how Corima are For me, I had only Bora ( Ultra 35, 50 , One 50 tubular) ; Zipp 303 and Cosmic Carbon. All of them are very nice, I would go for BORA Wto for the next wheelset (though Ultra 50 and One50 tubular are superb)
Corima is also on the next list Paired with a Time / Look bike it would be great.
Corima is also on the next list Paired with a Time / Look bike it would be great.
I have two sets of Lightweights, but we have to face the fact that narrow rims are dinosaurs. As Nickldn said, 27.5mm+ is the way to go, unless you're ignoring the 105 rule and just want something to look nice. Or you want to hide under the bed and pretend that 19mm tyres are where it's at.
Here are some wide rims.
Bontrager Aeolus RSL
Rovale Rapid CLX
Possibly some new Vision Metrons as well.
Here are some wide rims.
Bontrager Aeolus RSL
Rovale Rapid CLX
Possibly some new Vision Metrons as well.
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There's always the rim brake version of the ZIPP 454 NSW tubeless clincher.
https://www.sram.com/en/service/models/wh-454-ntlr-a1
58mm deep and 19mm internal, not sure what the external width is...
https://www.sram.com/en/service/models/wh-454-ntlr-a1
58mm deep and 19mm internal, not sure what the external width is...
2018 Fuji Transonic 2.5 rim (6.90kg)
2020 ICAN AC-388 cyclocross bike (8.41kg)
2021 Trek Emonda SLR RSL H1 rim (5.65kg)
1980s vintage ALAN Super Record (haven't weighed it)
2020 ICAN AC-388 cyclocross bike (8.41kg)
2021 Trek Emonda SLR RSL H1 rim (5.65kg)
1980s vintage ALAN Super Record (haven't weighed it)
Another vote for the bora WTO here. Currently have a set and a set of shamals both awesome and bullet proofwheelsONfire wrote: ↑Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:00 pmHello rim brake riders.
I would like to ask you guys at the forum, what is the best rim brake wheelsets available currently (might be a few, that i understand)?
Looking at something at 45-50mm rim depth. Not wims wider internally than 18-20mm.
Oh, i look them to be a "hooked" design, not hookless.
Mainly for 25mm tires, not larger.
Thanks!
Except that they're all disc (naturally, show me rim brake bikes fitting 31+ wide wheels), and OP specifically asked for top rim brake wheelsets.eurostar wrote: ↑Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:21 pmI have two sets of Lightweights, but we have to face the fact that narrow rims are dinosaurs. As Nickldn said, 27.5mm+ is the way to go, unless you're ignoring the 105 rule and just want something to look nice. Or you want to hide under the bed and pretend that 19mm tyres are where it's at.
Here are some wide rims.
Bontrager Aeolus RSL
Rovale Rapid CLX
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Farsport ventoux s series are awesome. Carbon spokes, good hubs, very good breaking.
The Zipp showstopper brake track is also superb, at at least the 77/177 hubs were trouble free.
Never had wto's. Considered it for a while, but I'm like 85 kg and a bit wearry of the g3 pattern with that weight.
The Zipp showstopper brake track is also superb, at at least the 77/177 hubs were trouble free.
Never had wto's. Considered it for a while, but I'm like 85 kg and a bit wearry of the g3 pattern with that weight.
Why? Is it meant to be weaker?MaxPower wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:52 amFarsport ventoux s series are awesome. Carbon spokes, good hubs, very good breaking.
The Zipp showstopper brake track is also superb, at at least the 77/177 hubs were trouble free.
Never had wto's. Considered it for a while, but I'm like 85 kg and a bit wearry of the g3 pattern with that weight.
That looks ideal, although 1496g is not particularly light. Lightweight are no doubt developing Meilensteins of the same width. They'll weigh less than 1100 and cost £6000, so I won't be able to afford them for ten years when they'll be £1500 on ebay.bobones wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:17 amNo one is saying 19mm tyres is where it's at, but unless your riding Paris-Roubaix or have a really uncomfortable bike (perhaps due to heavy, stiff fork needed for discs), then 25-28 mm measured width of tyre is still the sweet spot for weight, aero and speed IMO. The WTOs are designed for 25 mm tyres and the 105% rule is observed.
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