Upgrading Wheelsets
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christri25 posted 2 years ago.
checkout gottaridebikes.com ... you get 20% off your first purchase. i got some wheels from them a couple weeks ago.
Chris
``It's not as if I'm going to sit around and be a fat slob,''
Lance Armstrong 2005
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tcrunner07 posted 2 years ago.
I have the Zipp 404's right now and i LOVE them. They are lighter then the hed ones that you are looking at. I have the 404's on my tri bike and i am buying a roadie for itu racing next season and am puting 303's on those. My 404's are clincher and the 303's will be tubular.
I really have only tried zipp and have had no problems with them at all.
my 2 cents
Kyle
If you get a flat, and don't have a tube, Suck it up and run it in!!!
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RV posted 2 years ago.
HEDs are great.
I looked at the 60's - but went with the HED3's.
Very happy with that choice.
RV
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Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
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merlinextraligh posted 2 years ago.
Zipp 404's are lighter, and more expensive. The weight difference should not be significant if you're doing flat TT's . The Zipp's have a reputation for better build quality, and customer service than Hed. I have a pair of 404's train on them everyday, and have no problems with them. If you can afford it, I recommend the Zipps. If money is an issue, the Hed 60's should be fine.
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TBRAVO posted 2 years ago.
Hey TDB.
How windy is it in the Bay Area where you normally ride?
Have you checked with anyone else in your area that has used Hed 60’s?
I am thinking that riding in the Bay Area, Hed 60’s might be vulnerable to cross winds?
Just a thought.
- T
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merlinextraligh posted 2 years ago.
Hed 60's have essentially the same rim profile as Zipp 404's. I ride my Zipps in Jacksonville Florida, where it is often very windy along the coast. I have't found cross winds to be a significant problem. Gusts of wind will get your attention though, and they're hard to ride no handed with much of a breeze
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Great Greyhound posted 2 years ago.
Have the HED-3C's and really love them. I went with the Heds over the Zipps, since us heavier guys need to go with the Zipp 808's to support us!
Darrell "Legs 'n Lungs" Lenkner
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trainDaBrain posted 2 years ago.
TBRAVO wrote:
Hey TDB.
How windy is it in the Bay Area where you normally ride?
- T
It's not bad actually. Folks who live in the central valley (Davis, Sacramento) have a tough time of it with the wind out there, and I occassionally ride out there, but most of my rides are on the penninsula side of the bay area: Skyline, Woodside, Canada road. Lots of trees with wind protection, and unless I decide to climb Old La Honda road or highway 9, virtually flat.
Really appreciate all the input. No wonder people like this site! ;)
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RV posted 2 years ago.
If you were looking for lots of recommendations - then we helped out!
BTW - The HED3's handle cross winds pretty well - have to stay focused tho.
RV
It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
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christri25 posted 2 years ago.
tcrunner07 wrote:
I have the Zipp 404's right now and i LOVE them. They are lighter then the hed ones that you are looking at. I have the 404's on my tri bike and i am buying a roadie for itu racing next season and am puting 303's on those. My 404's are clincher and the 303's will be tubular.I really have only tried zipp and have had no problems with them at all.
my 2 cents
Kyle
your big money!
Chris
``It's not as if I'm going to sit around and be a fat slob,''
Lance Armstrong 2005
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christri25 posted 2 years ago.
merlinextraligh wrote:
Zipp 404's are lighter, and more expensive. The weight difference should not be significant if you're doing flat TT's . The Zipp's have a reputation for better build quality, and customer service than Hed. I have a pair of 404's train on them everyday, and have no problems with them. If you can afford it, I recommend the Zipps. If money is an issue, the Hed 60's should be fine.
AMERICAN CLASSIC's use zipp 404 rims, but they are built up with Higher quality parts then the Zipp hubs. 1100$ non dimple.
Chris
``It's not as if I'm going to sit around and be a fat slob,''
Lance Armstrong 2005
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
I have Zipp 404's too. Great in crosswind. Very light and fast.
''Nothing to it, but to do it''
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catwood posted 2 years ago.
I have nimble fly's and I totally love 'em... about the same profile as 303's, just half the price and better workmanship... http://www.nimble.net/
Well I've got a bug to improve my ride. The common denominator among most folks when asked about what has the biggest return on investment for bike upgrades is wheels. Get better wheels and you'll never regret it.
So...
I know this topic has been bounced around a bit, but any recommendations for a must-have wheelset? I'm eyeing the HED 60's. Anyone have personal or otherwise vicarious experiences with these wheels?