Comments on: The Best of Both Worlds? Light and Aero 972 gram wheels http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/2009/03/10/the-best-of-both-worlds-972-gram-45mm-wheels/ Fun, exotic, high performance, lightweight, aerodynamic, geeky bike stuff Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:07:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nico http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/2009/03/10/the-best-of-both-worlds-972-gram-45mm-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-2473 Nico Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:45:44 +0000 http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/?p=161#comment-2473 Yeah, the 1.68 clinchers would indeed be significantly heavier, but they are still amazing wheels. ENVE (formerly EDGE) beefed up all of their rims in the past year so both the tubulars and the clinchers are heavier. Despite being a crazy weight-weenie, I think that this is a good thing -- the rims no longer develop wavyness in the sidewalls and the braking surfaces are much better. Back to the weight difference -- I haven't put them on a scale lately but I'm going to guess that the clinchers would weigh about 250 grams more for the set, which isn't too bad. Yeah, the 1.68 clinchers would indeed be significantly heavier, but they are still amazing wheels. ENVE (formerly EDGE) beefed up all of their rims in the past year so both the tubulars and the clinchers are heavier. Despite being a crazy weight-weenie, I think that this is a good thing — the rims no longer develop wavyness in the sidewalls and the braking surfaces are much better. Back to the weight difference — I haven’t put them on a scale lately but I’m going to guess that the clinchers would weigh about 250 grams more for the set, which isn’t too bad.

]]> By: Olivier http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/2009/03/10/the-best-of-both-worlds-972-gram-45mm-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-2472 Olivier Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:52:39 +0000 http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/?p=161#comment-2472 EDGE 1.68 clincher would be more practical for a few folks like myself - would they be much heavier? EDGE 1.68 clincher would be more practical for a few folks like myself – would they be much heavier?

]]> By: Nico http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/2009/03/10/the-best-of-both-worlds-972-gram-45mm-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1835 Nico Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:15:06 +0000 http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/?p=161#comment-1835 Hello Jon, That's an interesting question and I don't have an honest answer for you. The reasoning behind using the Sapim CX-Ray spokes on the drive side of the rear wheel was to increase the stiffness and strength where the wheels need it the most. When stressing the wheels in the stand, or on the floor, they feel very stiff, but that's not the same as riding them. If no one buys these wheels in the next month or so then I'll definitely glue some tires on them and use them myself, and I'll post something on how stiff they feel. My sense is that these wheels would be plenty stiff for most racers, but for heavier sprinter types, going with all steel spokes would be better. But again, that's not based on anything but my gut feeling. I'm hoping to hear more feedback from people who have used Pillar titanium spokes, be it good or bad. Hello Jon,

That’s an interesting question and I don’t have an honest answer for you. The reasoning behind using the Sapim CX-Ray spokes on the drive side of the rear wheel was to increase the stiffness and strength where the wheels need it the most. When stressing the wheels in the stand, or on the floor, they feel very stiff, but that’s not the same as riding them. If no one buys these wheels in the next month or so then I’ll definitely glue some tires on them and use them myself, and I’ll post something on how stiff they feel. My sense is that these wheels would be plenty stiff for most racers, but for heavier sprinter types, going with all steel spokes would be better. But again, that’s not based on anything but my gut feeling.

I’m hoping to hear more feedback from people who have used Pillar titanium spokes, be it good or bad.

]]> By: Jon M. http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/2009/03/10/the-best-of-both-worlds-972-gram-45mm-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-1834 Jon M. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:34:49 +0000 http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/?p=161#comment-1834 what factory wheels would u compare these too in terms of stiffness? what factory wheels would u compare these too in terms of stiffness?

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