3 Carbon Reviews

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HED 3 Carbon

submitted by OzTriGuy on January 25, 2007
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Gear: 3 Carbon
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Pros: 
Full Carbon, Very Aero, Light, Look Trick, Finish is second to none, rock solid too (HED don't sacrifice strength for weight)
Cons: 
Do have a slight wobble in the rear cassette when not pedalling, not sure what causes this to happen, but doesn't seem to affect performance. Light but, not the lightest wheelset.

I did alot of research for this purchase, and after wading through alot of marketing hype from many manufacturers decided on these wheels. My research suggested the performance difference between the top manufacturers is very minimal (single digits in watts). This purchase came down to value for money in the end (Price paid was Aussie dollars). You do need to be a confident bike handler in reasonably windy conditions, although I'm only 70kg and it doesn't seem to be as big a problem as many people suggest. I have ridden 404s before these. These wheels look great!

Price Paid: 
$2,450.00
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HED 3C Wheelset

submitted by Great Greyhound on September 4, 2005
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Gear: 3 Carbon
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Pros: 
Rock Solid Wheels, the tri-spoke design is incredibly light, and responsive. Hubs are well built and easily rebuilt if needed.
Cons: 
Below 15mph in heavy crosswinds, there is a subtle front wheel wobble. This is caused by the Aero interaction of spokes and the fork.

I've put over 500 miles on these wheels, and these are the first tubulars I've owned. They are very fast, adding 2mph to my regular TT course. I've raced them hard during the duathlon series in Ohio this year, and I've not had a bit of trouble from them. I had the local LBS look at them, and they are still as true as the day I first mounted rubber on them.

Price Paid: 
$950.00