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maui7301 posted 49 weeks ago.
I'm buying one, I'm just waiting for next Sat so I can go over the store directly.
I searched on this forum, on the Beginner triathlete and on the "other one" and pretty much everybody agrees that a disc is a disc. That those disc covers will perform closely to a disc wheel. So It's a great investment.
If you do a search on those forums you will even find some pictures on installation and how they look at the end.
I saw a bike last Sunday at the LA Triathlon with a disc cover and the installation looked pretty clean.
So, I would say go ahead and get it.
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UFTriGator posted 49 weeks ago.
It really depends on what wheel you put it on. People who said that a disc is a disc were just guessing. A Renn flexes, a Mavic doesn't, but the Mavic costs almost 4x as much.....it's kind of the way of the world. I switched from an XLab disc to a Zipp this summer and noticed a significant difference. So basically, if you put a cover on a crappy wheel, you get a crappy disc. If you put a cover on a nicer wheel, you'll be better off.
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kylie posted 49 weeks ago.
I've heard great things about them! I had one to use for IM KY but didn't because the chance of wind had me not wanting a disc. Rich (wheelbuilder) is a great guy and will take good care of you.
I am a bit curious though... while discs are allowed, there is a USAT rule that states: "5.11.e There must be no protective shield, fairing, or other device on any part of the bicycle (including frame, wheels, handlebars, chain wheel, and accessories) which has the effect of reducing resistance." I'm curious how race-legal disc covers are. I'm sure Rich has the answer... I just always forget to ask when I have the chance!
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maui7301 posted 49 weeks ago.
I was reading the rules the other day and I found the rule "5.11.g" Allowing disc covers:
"Except as otherwise determined by the race director in the interest of safety, the front wheel may be of a
different diameter than the rear wheel, but the front wheel must be of spoke construction. The rear wheel may
be either spoke or solid construction. Wheel covers shall only be permitted on the rear wheel."
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kylie posted 48 weeks ago.
Ok yeah, I knew it was in the rules somewhere that they are ok, but had missed where. I still wasn't sure how they reconcile those 2 rules, since one explicitly says no wheel fairings, and the says they are ok on the back wheel... so I asked Mike. He said that he believes the 5.11.g line about wheel covers was added later, as they are really no difference than a disc and then it makes the solid rear wheel an option for more people.
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Anyone have experience with the Wheelbuilder disc cover that is made to go over your existing wheel? Is this a good investment for under $100 or a waste of money?
Thanks