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  • April 9, 2012 at 11:12 am #15514
    Yorkshie Whippet

    Hi there folks,

    For the last couple of years I’ve happily been bashing a set of Planet X Model B wheels and now fancy a fresh set within £350. Planet X claim that the model b’s weigh approx 1600gms. I’ve looked at carbon rims (Planet X 50mm) at £450-£500 and noticed that they are heavier.I’ve also looked at deep section alloy rims (Kinetic K1 and K2), which too seem to be heavier.

    1. Is the advantage of carbon rims worth the extra weight?
    2. Are deep section rims worth the extra weight?
    3. Any other reccommendations for clinchers?

    Cheers Steve

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  • April 10, 2012 at 7:47 am #673591
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    Yorkshie Whippet

    Oops,
    I forgot that piece of
    Oops,

    I forgot that piece of info. Type of riding is best described as general 20-100mile, a few sportives, nothing silly serious hence the rather low price.

    Having recently completed the Paris-Roubaix Challange on 20/24 spokes, (FSA front and Planet X rear) don’t see the need for full 32 spoke wheels. However, I did struggle against the wind and someone suggested more aero rims. There again my favourite rides seem to head up more than flat.

    Oh what to do?

    April 9, 2012 at 3:34 pm #673589
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    brunes

    Have exactly the same dilema.
    Have exactly the same dilema. The aero vs lightweight wheels debate comes up quite a bit and the people have different opinions, the difference seems small though.

    My issue and decding fact is that there are a lot of mountains round here so the aero wheels won’t really help as the speeds are low, however they are heavier.

    I was looking at some shimano rs80 (24mm) which are about 1500g compared with the 1700g planet x clinchers. I was going to get some of those for the 200g weight saving as opposed to the 2mph extra that aero wheels seem to offer.

    The model b wheelset is pretty light though and seems ok but the shimano rs80 looks better and are a tad lighter (100g vs the model b)

    How much time does extra weight cost on Alpe d’Huez?

    April 9, 2012 at 12:33 pm #673587
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    ilovemytinbred

    It sounds like you are after
    It sounds like you are after wheels for just riding around, club runs etc?

    If that is the case and it is your every day bike I would get nice handbuilt wheels. Ask your local wheelbuilder for some advice on hubs, spokes and rims to meet your needs. They are often better value, and fixing them is cheaper and easier than factory built wheels. They can also ride v nicely!

    If you are going to do tts a lot, deep rims are worth it. But in my experience the tiny increase in speed does nothing for your ride enjoyment on normal rides.

    I dont think carbon is heavier it is just a preferable material for deeper funny shaped wheels. Look at light weight climbing carbon wheels- silly light!

    The last important consideration is that deep wheels look pretty cool. I buy all my stuff for my summer bike based mainly on this criteria. Honestly most of us buy some stuff for this reason, as long as you can afford it I reckon it is worth the weight penalty 🙂

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