No, it would have been a discount through a local bike shop who sponsors our club that happens to stock reserve wheels. I ended up going with the Roval Rapide as mentioned above. So far very happy with them.
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Hey! Didn't want to create another thread 
I have similar problem, looking for a new wheelset for my Tarmac SL7 (73kg rider)
I thought about 23mm inner width rims and ~40-45mm deep profile (for 28mm tires which measures 29-30mm already on 21mm rims, maybe 30mm tires for a winter).
A lot of Chinese wheels have carbon spokes nowdays, any problems with it? too much stiffness?
I thought about those models now:
https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/dr ... c-bearing/
Elitewheels Drive 40d, however only 21mm inner width, 1260±30g (950eur)
https://www.superteamwheels.com/product ... ack-decals
S-ALL Carbon EVO Ⅱ D30-50 DISC, 23mm inner width, profile 50, 1350g (1250eur with BF discount)
https://www.farsports.com/products/fars ... 8187165871
FARSPORTS 2025 NEW EVO S SERIES, 24mm inner width, 50mm profile, 1190g not too light?? (1420eur)
maybe NEW S SERIES is enough (without EVO - what's the difference?)
FARSPORTS 2025 NEW S SERIES S5, 24mm / 50mm, 1230g, (1234 eur)
https://www.farsports.com/products/fars ... 6014282927
https://carbonbikewheels.com.au/eu/prod ... s-wheelset
Cadence wheels - 45, Decadence model 1310G, 24mm inner width, but way more expensive (~1500eur?)
I chose those cuz I thought those brands are quite popular, known, so I guess quality is good/reasonable... ?
any thoughts ? 23-24mm inner width is ok for 28mm tires? (hooked)
I have similar problem, looking for a new wheelset for my Tarmac SL7 (73kg rider)I thought about 23mm inner width rims and ~40-45mm deep profile (for 28mm tires which measures 29-30mm already on 21mm rims, maybe 30mm tires for a winter).
A lot of Chinese wheels have carbon spokes nowdays, any problems with it? too much stiffness?
I thought about those models now:
https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/dr ... c-bearing/
Elitewheels Drive 40d, however only 21mm inner width, 1260±30g (950eur)
https://www.superteamwheels.com/product ... ack-decals
S-ALL Carbon EVO Ⅱ D30-50 DISC, 23mm inner width, profile 50, 1350g (1250eur with BF discount)
https://www.farsports.com/products/fars ... 8187165871
FARSPORTS 2025 NEW EVO S SERIES, 24mm inner width, 50mm profile, 1190g not too light??
(1420eur)maybe NEW S SERIES is enough (without EVO - what's the difference?)
FARSPORTS 2025 NEW S SERIES S5, 24mm / 50mm, 1230g, (1234 eur)
https://www.farsports.com/products/fars ... 6014282927
https://carbonbikewheels.com.au/eu/prod ... s-wheelset
Cadence wheels - 45, Decadence model 1310G, 24mm inner width, but way more expensive (~1500eur?)
I chose those cuz I thought those brands are quite popular, known, so I guess quality is good/reasonable... ?
any thoughts ? 23-24mm inner width is ok for 28mm tires? (hooked)
Last edited by razorree on Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:51 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Spesh Tarmac SL7 ~7.9kg | S-Works Tarmac SL6 ~7kg | Spesh Levo | Canyon Sender
Hi all, I've also been researching feverishly for weeks for some new race wheels in the run up to Black Friday for my Merida Reacto 4000.
It's going to be used for road bike TTs and sprint triathlons, so I've narrowed down the options to either:
- CRW CS6575
https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/crw- ... -wheelset/
- Newmen Streem Vonoa R65
https://www.bike-components.de/en/NEWME ... et-p92001/
The main issue I have though is that I live in an area that can get pretty crazy crosswinds, so there will be times when it would be too dangerous to train with these deep rims.
Is it crazy to get a second pair of cheaper rims just for training? Or should I just buy a shallower front wheel for the above pairs, which I would probably need for race day as well depending on conditions.
I think i may have just answered my own question, but would appreciate the advice of others as I'm relatively new into the world of deep rims (I did have a Planet X Exocet 2 once, but can't remember ever riding it in windy conditions).
If getting a pair of cheaper wheels is a good shout (especially as bearing durability seems to be an issue with both the CRWs and Newmens, and I would be using them outdoors throughout winter), for the price I'm finding it hard to ignore the Yoeleo C50 DB PRO NxT SL2s (wow that's a long name), which come to $720 with Black Friday + discount codes. That's cheaper than a single front wheel for the Newmens!
https://www.yoeleobike.com/collections/ ... ro-nxt-sl2
Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks.
It's going to be used for road bike TTs and sprint triathlons, so I've narrowed down the options to either:
- CRW CS6575
https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/crw- ... -wheelset/
- Newmen Streem Vonoa R65
https://www.bike-components.de/en/NEWME ... et-p92001/
The main issue I have though is that I live in an area that can get pretty crazy crosswinds, so there will be times when it would be too dangerous to train with these deep rims.
Is it crazy to get a second pair of cheaper rims just for training? Or should I just buy a shallower front wheel for the above pairs, which I would probably need for race day as well depending on conditions.
I think i may have just answered my own question, but would appreciate the advice of others as I'm relatively new into the world of deep rims (I did have a Planet X Exocet 2 once, but can't remember ever riding it in windy conditions).
If getting a pair of cheaper wheels is a good shout (especially as bearing durability seems to be an issue with both the CRWs and Newmens, and I would be using them outdoors throughout winter), for the price I'm finding it hard to ignore the Yoeleo C50 DB PRO NxT SL2s (wow that's a long name), which come to $720 with Black Friday + discount codes. That's cheaper than a single front wheel for the Newmens!
https://www.yoeleobike.com/collections/ ... ro-nxt-sl2
Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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DoesMyBikeLookFat
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I have no problems running even relatively old (2019) Knot rims in sustained crosswinds ≥15-20mph along the seacoast. Modern rim profiles are great. You'll be fine.
I'm not so confident of that, but i appreciate the encouragement.DoesMyBikeLookFat wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:30 pmI have no problems running even relatively old (2019) Knot rims in sustained crosswinds ≥15-20mph along the seacoast. Modern rim profiles are great. You'll be fine.
I used to work full time as a bike courier so I thought that I could handle all kinds weather.
But I've since moved to the south of Sweden and it feels like it's always windy here(23mph with gusts of 41mph at the time of writing), with open fields and farmland all the way to the coast. It's crazy how much of a difference buildings and woodland makes.
It does feel a bit sketchy when you're tilted at 45 degrees going down a narrow road between two open fields and cars passing you while gusts are trying to blow you into the middle of the road. And that's on stock rims so I can only imagine what it's like on 65/75!
But once I've been able to make a choice (still desperately undecided!
) I'll give them a test on a windy day and let you know how i got on! -
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I am familiar with Skåne's weather - I lived in Copenhagen for several years and would do plenty of miles north along Stradvejen, and my family lives in a geographically similar region in the US now. Yes, you'll cant a bit in stiff winds, but the key factor in instability is the strength of the gusts and their relative difference to the crosswind.
Modern rim profiles are much, much better in this respect. My TCR's stock 42mm depth wheels handle worse in strong gusts than Knots or CL50s, and all three are better than the Reynolds AR46s on my gravel bike. None are as carefree as box sections, but there's no weather I'd consider rideable where rim choice would sway me.
Finally, the deeper rear rim will add stability to the system. It's not uncommon for TT bikes to feel more stable in heavy winds with a full disk rear than a deep section wheel.
Modern rim profiles are much, much better in this respect. My TCR's stock 42mm depth wheels handle worse in strong gusts than Knots or CL50s, and all three are better than the Reynolds AR46s on my gravel bike. None are as carefree as box sections, but there's no weather I'd consider rideable where rim choice would sway me.
Finally, the deeper rear rim will add stability to the system. It's not uncommon for TT bikes to feel more stable in heavy winds with a full disk rear than a deep section wheel.
That's insane! What a small world
Ok, then you definitely know what kind of conditions I'm cycling in. Not so much elevation, but I've definitely improved on being able to sustain an aero position.
I've also been thinking about getting the ferry or train over to Copenhagen for a cycle, but I've still got a lot to explore here in Skåne. Although when i finally pull the trigger on a TT bike i definitely plan on doing some testing on the track at Flyvestation Værløse.
But ok, you've convinced me. I'll take your word on modern rims and skip having a pair of 40s for training.
And that's very interesting you say deeper rear rims may actually increase stability overall, because for my Merida Reacto I think I've settled on 80mm Newmen Streem Vonoas for the back, and 60mm for the front, instead of the Craftworks CRW 6575, and maybe a 49 on the front for extremely windy days.
I thought having a deeper rear rim wouldn't matter so much for crosswinds, but interesting to hear it could actually help with stability. And obviously I'm not too worried about hills here in flat Skåne.
I'm also planning on getting a Canyon Speedmax CF 7 in the near future, so i think these would be just as good or better than the DT Swiss Arc 1600s that come with them. But as you say, it would be worth getting a disc for the back eventually.
Ok, then you definitely know what kind of conditions I'm cycling in. Not so much elevation, but I've definitely improved on being able to sustain an aero position.
I've also been thinking about getting the ferry or train over to Copenhagen for a cycle, but I've still got a lot to explore here in Skåne. Although when i finally pull the trigger on a TT bike i definitely plan on doing some testing on the track at Flyvestation Værløse.
But ok, you've convinced me. I'll take your word on modern rims and skip having a pair of 40s for training.
And that's very interesting you say deeper rear rims may actually increase stability overall, because for my Merida Reacto I think I've settled on 80mm Newmen Streem Vonoas for the back, and 60mm for the front, instead of the Craftworks CRW 6575, and maybe a 49 on the front for extremely windy days.
I thought having a deeper rear rim wouldn't matter so much for crosswinds, but interesting to hear it could actually help with stability. And obviously I'm not too worried about hills here in flat Skåne.
I'm also planning on getting a Canyon Speedmax CF 7 in the near future, so i think these would be just as good or better than the DT Swiss Arc 1600s that come with them. But as you say, it would be worth getting a disc for the back eventually.
