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apw0397
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| 03/23/2007 4:36 PM |
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So I'm considering renting race wheels for this race, but I'm not an expert on what the best way to go is.
Would it be a spoked combo like this:
http://www.racedaywheels.com/Xentisinfo.html
Or a disc combo like this:
http://www.racedaywheels.com/999clin.html |
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http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=22399&year=&month=&day= |
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Kris K
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| 03/27/2007 4:42 PM |
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Depends on your comfort level with wind. There will be wind on race day, guaranteed, but it's just a question of how strong. Normally, I've always thought there were no conditions here in OK that I would't ride a disc. But then last week, on a training ride, I finally experienced conditions that I wouldn't have ridden a disc on race day. But those days, are very rare. But then again, since I ride in wind all the time, I don't get nervous with deep wheels in it. Others may freak at a slight gust. So basically, I have no helpful advice to offer you, which is common with my posts. ;) Just do what you are comfortable with and keep in mind that it will likely be at least slightly windy here on race day.
Best o' luck. |
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apw0397
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| 03/28/2007 6:36 AM |
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Hmm, I'm used to the wind since we have plenty of it down here in the Dallas area as well. What I'm not used to is race wheels. I'm not sure which, if any, are better suited for a relatively flat course with some wind expected.
Right now I'm leaning towards the Xentis spoked wheels. Not sure why. |
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http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=22399&year=&month=&day= |
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Kris K
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| 03/28/2007 9:46 PM |
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I've lived in both places, and they are similar in wind (maybe a little stronger here in OK, but not enough to throw anything unexpected at you). However, keep in mind how much time, energy, and money you've invested in this one race. I'm a firm believer on not springing anything new on race day that you haven't used before or trained with. What if you rent these wheels and have an awful day with them because they are squirrley in the wind? I'd hate to see that. Just something to consider. Although costly, is it possible to do other races with these as well, so you don't get any surprises on race day?
Maybe an alternative would be to rent a set of 50 or 60mm wheels (like Hed Alps or Zipp 404s). They handle much better in really windy conditions and probably wouldn't throw you for any big curves, but I'd still recommend racing or training on them prior to Redman. Just my thoughts. |
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apw0397
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| 03/31/2007 10:25 AM |
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| Yeah, racedaywheels.com lets me have them for a week. Maybe I'll just save the money. Or buy an aero helmet. :) |
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http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=22399&year=&month=&day= |
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iron07
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| 05/14/2007 10:45 AM |
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| With Fathers Day coming and my one year old dying to get me the perfect gift I think I will be asking for race wheels. What type of combos would others recommend. Up north here wind isn't probaly as much a factor and I am very intreeged by the disc in the back. Any suggestions? |
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