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Mismatched wheel set for IM Boulder?

Jul 21, 16 17:53

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I have a Flo 60/90 setup. The 90 rear is 1) slightly dented on the brake track and 2) cursed generally.

About to put new Specialized Turbos on and send the bike away with Tri Bike Transport.

What's stopping me from running the 60 up front and a bombproof Mavic Ksyrium from my road bike (with the Turbo tire) in the rear? Might even be a good idea if it's a windy day on the high plains?

FWIW I'm not going to KQ. Would like to lay down an 11:30 ... Appreciate your thoughts/experience.

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jimatbeyond

Jul 21, 16 18:15

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Deeper is faster.

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climber7

Jul 21, 16 18:25

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scofflaw wrote:

What's stopping me from running the 60 up front and a bombproof Mavic Ksyrium from my road bike (with the Turbo tire) in the rear? Might even be a good idea if it's a windy day on the high plains?

i'd highly recommend NOT doing that. deep front + shallow rear is actually harder to control. you might not get pushed straight sideways as much, but you'll have a harder time steering straight. going deeper in the back will stabilize things a bit, in addition to being faster.

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Canadian

Jul 22, 16 10:38

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climber7 wrote:

scofflaw wrote:

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Listen to this. Having a front wheel deeper than your rear wheel decreases stability because it moves your center of pressure forward.

You said your wheel is cursed? Can I help in anyway? What is going on with it?

Chris Thornham
Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

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jon.isom

Jul 23, 16 20:48

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Others are almost certainly most knowledgeable about what is optimal, but I run a FLO60 front and a shallow back (Powertap) wheel and it isn't bad. Of course, the general stability vs. twitchiness of the bike comes into play and your experience may vary.

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Canadian

Jul 23, 16 20:51

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jon.isom wrote:

It's definitely doable... just not the optimal set up for those who are timid bike handlers.

Chris Thornham
Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

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