Lifespan of wheels
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UFTriGator posted 1 year ago.
They're just for racing. They really don't wear out much faster than training wheels, they're just harder (and more expensive) to maintain and repair. They should last many many seasons if you're not OCD about having new stuff and you don't abuse them.
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CGroth posted 1 year ago.
agreed, these wheels should be used almost only for racing, and maybe a rare training ride where you want to simulate racing. being a larger rider may slightly shorten the lifespan of a set of wheels, but as long as you keep them maintained they should give you years of use.
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silentnox posted 1 year ago.
So if they last years why dont people train on them? Isnt it hard to pace yourself in the race if you train without any gear and then for the races put it all on?
I guess what your saying is that they last a long time because you only use them for races. Seems like a bummer to spend $2k on a pretty set of spinners and only use them once or twice a year (or more?).
Thanks for the input though. I probably wont be buying a set if they are race only. As i justify all my purchases on a $/hour rate. Entertainment these days costs no less then $10/h so if my bike costs $3000 well I damn well better put 300+ hours on it. I would have to race for years and years to make a set of wheels pay off like that :)
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bhanrah posted 1 year ago.
if you wouldn't spend a month in isolation crying because you broke them in a minor crash, then by all means, go for it. I met a guy who trains exclusively on his HED 3's (10K/year - or so he says). I'm not that much of a baller.
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watrbg2 posted 1 year ago.
UFTriGator;72107 wrote:
They're just for racing. They really don't wear out much faster than training wheels, they're just harder (and more expensive) to maintain and repair. They should last many many seasons if you're not OCD about having new stuff and you don't abuse them.
What kind of maintenance should you do? And how often? I have a pair of Zipp 404. Thanks!
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fpugsley posted 1 year ago.
watrbg2;73465 wrote:
What kind of maintenance should you do? And how often? I have a pair of Zipp 404. Thanks!
I would probably rebuild the hub/bearings every 1 or 2 thousand miles depending on your riding conditions. Other than that, check for cracks and keep 'em true!
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UFTriGator posted 1 year ago.
Keeping them nice and clean will help the bearings last longer, too. But hey, if they go out, you can always upgrade to ceramic!
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OzTriGuy posted 1 year ago.
As much as possible train on the heaviest, slowest wheels you can find. Then on race day strap on the race wheels and hold on tight cause you are gonna fly!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
Solid training wheels are usually cheaper and less likely to break too
hi,
Kinda new to the sport and I have been looking for some upgrades for my bike. Just wondering what the life span of a good set of wheels is? Generally looking at zipps and HED 3 (not that i can afford them) but do people generally save them for racing only or do people still train on them?
How many seasons (or miles) do they generally last?
Im a little on the larger side, currently about 210 pounds so I would think im going to be harder on them then other people.
Let me know what you think!
-Jason