Wheels that meet the standards of Hambini's new wheel buying guide?
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Guessing many of you have seen Hambini's new aero wheel buying guide video but what wheels meet these standards?
Was thinking the newest wider Hypers, the Lightbicycle AR line, the Elite Drives and the Hunt Wide Aeros (although Hunt is shown as an example of poor quality).
Was thinking the newest wider Hypers, the Lightbicycle AR line, the Elite Drives and the Hunt Wide Aeros (although Hunt is shown as an example of poor quality).
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Maybe don't take the word of a dude who isn't actually an aero engineer.
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It seems that he didn't consider a wheel from structural perspective like hub geometry and lacing pattern. The so-called buying guide is aero focused. It's not comprehensive enough to be considered a buying guide to me.
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I think the light bicycle would tick all of the boxes,
In the description box he has put some links to wheels he recommends.
I found the cord ratio and stainless steel bearings information particularly useful. I had no idea they were softer
In the description box he has put some links to wheels he recommends.
I found the cord ratio and stainless steel bearings information particularly useful. I had no idea they were softer
ThisTobinHatesYou wrote: ↑Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:28 amMaybe don't take the word of a dude who isn't actually an aero engineer.
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This. His 'analysis' always falls back on generalisations like narrow tires and rim brakes being more aero
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It doesn't mean he is automatically wrong, but he tends to spew a lot of nonesense for sake of controversy and clicks. Most of what he says has no actual accountability or seriousness to it. He tends to delve into some things to huge detail, but really tends to overlook the bigger picture. A lot of people see him as the ultimate source of truth, while that clearly isn't the case.
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Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg
*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
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Right, but the generalization that narrower is more aero surely includes the assumption that all other aero relevant elements such as rim profile, tire/rim interface, frame design, etc. are equal. And in this case less frontal area is indeed more aero. Further, all of us that pay any attention to this issue are well aware of the many factors beyond just width that impact aero performance. The generalization that narrower is more aero does not dismiss the relevance of these other factors or misinform us in any way.StiffWeenies wrote: ↑Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:47 amThis. His 'analysis' always falls back on generalisations like narrow tires and rim brakes being more aero
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He's not a plumber. That's english engineering humor that he and peak torque do. There are constant references to sewage engineering.FlatlandClimber wrote: ↑Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:31 amIt doesn't mean he is automatically wrong, but he tends to spew a lot of nonesense for sake of controversy and clicks. Most of what he says has no actual accountability or seriousness to it. He tends to delve into some things to huge detail, but really tends to overlook the bigger picture. A lot of people see him as the ultimate source of truth, while that clearly isn't the case.
I'm puzzled. You're a Hambini fanboy and regard him as an authority on aerodynamics, but still come here to ask which wheel to buy after watching his ultimately authoritative wheel buying guide video?dexvd wrote: ↑Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:10 pmGuessing many of you have seen Hambini's new aero wheel buying guide video but what wheels meet these standards?
Was thinking the newest wider Hypers, the Lightbicycle AR line, the Elite Drives and the Hunt Wide Aeros (although Hunt is shown as an example of poor quality).
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PT used to be pretty good, but has sold out for the sake of clicks, too. Everything is bad and evil and everyone could do what the big brands do.CarlosTheJackal wrote: ↑Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:38 amHe's not a plumber. That's english engineering humor that he and peak torque do. There are constant references to sewage engineering.FlatlandClimber wrote: ↑Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:31 amIt doesn't mean he is automatically wrong, but he tends to spew a lot of nonesense for sake of controversy and clicks. Most of what he says has no actual accountability or seriousness to it. He tends to delve into some things to huge detail, but really tends to overlook the bigger picture. A lot of people see him as the ultimate source of truth, while that clearly isn't the case.
Cervelo P5 Disc (2021) 9.1kg
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg
*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg
*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7
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Wait he isn't ?chrisw91 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:15 amThisTobinHatesYou wrote: ↑Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:28 amMaybe don't take the word of a dude who isn't actually an aero engineer.
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There are other more knowledgeable people like Josh from Silca and many more. There is a good podcast with the aerospace over at Hunt. She talked a lot about how important the width of the rim is in comparison to the tire. I think i was on CT
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