Race Wheel Questions.
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mdd posted 48 weeks ago.
GogglesPizanto;84897 wrote:
I am looking to take the next step in upgrading my bike (06 Fuji Team Pro) by getting race wheels (probably HED Jet 50s or 60s)this off season. So, I have a few questions:1. Is it recommended to change the rear cassette yourself or have the LBS do it? I am not too much of a wrench.
2. My tri season is about 6 races in 3 months, usually every other weekend. Do I keep the race wheels on my bike all season or switch them out between races?
Thanks,
1) Changing cassettes is not that difficult but if you are uncomfortable with it then you might as well have your LBS do it especially since they probably won't charge you much for it.
2) I would change them out. Switching wheels is very easy (assuming each wheel has its own cassette and tires).
Good luck and consider a pair of Planet X wheels. They are affordable and absolutely top of the line in terms of quality and performance.
http://www.zedsport.com/pages/triathlon/parts/wheels.htm
or
http://rd.unrealcycles.com/catalog/Planet_X.htm
Good luck!
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Iron Dan posted 48 weeks ago.
1) Are you planning on only having one cassette to share between your race wheels and your training wheels? I would strongly suggest that you have a cassette for each wheelset that are identical to each other.
Putting on a rear cassette is a fairly easy job and could be done very easily. However, you need to buy a tool to do it, and that cost a couple of bucks and that is probably what a LBS would charge to put it on, so do what you are comfortable with.
2) This is more of a personal preference. I like to switch them out because I don't like to train on my race wheels. I worry about damaging them.
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brittda posted 48 weeks ago.
I have 2 sets, one for training and one for race, each with it's own cassette. Works great.
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UFTriGator posted 48 weeks ago.
I have three wheelsets (not counting the fixie)....one training, and two for racing. I only have 2 cassettes, though, so I switch one of them between the two sets of race wheels and it's not a problem. A chain whip costs about $20 and a lockring tool can be had for as little as $3 or $4. It takes maybe 60 seconds to switch a cassette.
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GogglesPizanto posted 48 weeks ago.
Thanks for the replies.
Both questions were based on the premise that it was good to use the same cassette --something I heard somewhere about the chain and cassette matching up. Since I can get a separate cassette for the race wheels I'll do that and use the race wheels on race day.
mdd, I'll check out the Planet X wheels. I was leaning toward the HEDs because they are made here in Minnesota, in my price range, and could get a good deal.
Googles, Out.
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Because sooner or later the man that wins
Is the man that thinks he can.
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brittda posted 48 weeks ago.
GogglesPizanto;84924 wrote:
Thanks for the replies.Both questions were based on the premise that it was good to use the same cassette --something I heard somewhere about the chain and cassette matching up. Since I can get a separate cassette for the race wheels I'll do that and use the race wheels on race day.
mdd, I'll check out the Planet X wheels. I was leaning toward the HEDs because they are made here in Minnesota, in my price range, and could get a good deal.
one thing, you probably already know. If you switch out the cassette with a new one you will probably need a new chain. Just something to keep in mind.
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Iron Dan posted 48 weeks ago.
Just make sure that you get the exact same cassette for both wheels. If one is a 11-23T, the other can not be a 12-25T or you bike will never shift correctly. You probably already figured this, but I thought I would point it out.
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mdd posted 48 weeks ago.
GogglesPizanto;84924 wrote:
mdd, I'll check out the Planet X wheels. I was leaning toward the HEDs because they are made here in Minnesota, in my price range, and could get a good deal.
For what it is worth, the Planet X 50s will cost you LESS than the HED 50s and they are American made (but not in Minnesota).
Either way good luck and ride strong!
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UFTriGator posted 48 weeks ago.
Iron Dan;84942 wrote:
Just make sure that you get the exact same cassette for both wheels. If one is a 11-23T, the other can not be a 12-25T or you bike will never shift correctly. You probably already figured this, but I thought I would point it out.
It'll work fine. People change cassettes all the time depending on the terrain that they're riding in. All you have to do is readjust the derailleur (takes about 2min if you know what you're doing), but you'll usually have to do that anyway if you change wheels, even if they have the same cassette.
You'll probably still want to get the same cassette, though. You don't want to all of a sudden have different gearing when you switch wheels unless you're trying to do that (i.e., switching from flat riding to uphill riding).
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-Matt
Not fast enough.
I am looking to take the next step in upgrading my bike (06 Fuji Team Pro) by getting race wheels (probably HED Jet 50s or 60s)this off season. So, I have a few questions:
1. Is it recommended to change the rear cassette yourself or have the LBS do it? I am not too much of a wrench.
2. My tri season is about 6 races in 3 months, usually every other weekend. Do I keep the race wheels on my bike all season or switch them out between races?
Thanks,
Googles, Out.
The Battle does not always go to the stronger or faster man,
Because sooner or later the man that wins
Is the man that thinks he can.