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Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get?
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Bought some new race wheels (Zipp 808 front and Sub 9 disc) and don't want to have to mess with my brakes everytime I switch back and forth. Any recommendations for a wider training wheel?
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [iron07] [ In reply to ]
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iron07 wrote:
Bought some new race wheels (Zipp 808 front and Sub 9 disc) and don't want to have to mess with my brakes everytime I switch back and forth. Any recommendations for a wider training wheel?

Flo 30. Great wheels.
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [iron07] [ In reply to ]
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Why not just race and train on them full time? Otherwise, you are looking at getting carbon clincher wheels that match the width (to avoid pad changes as well as spacing changes). Otherwise, I would recommend FLO 45 for the most cost-effective option.
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [beercity] [ In reply to ]
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Looked at Flo 30's, thought they were sold out but now see them available, that might be my choice
Last edited by: iron07: Aug 28, 16 13:20
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [exxxviii] [ In reply to ]
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Lots of trainer time, didn't want my disc on the trainer
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [iron07] [ In reply to ]
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iron07 wrote:
Looked at Flo 30's, rear wheel unavailable now


Looks in stock to me....

https://www.flocycling.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=130
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [iron07] [ In reply to ]
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Aaaah. In that case, I would get any cheap, narrow rear wheel and leave the good wheel on the front. You do not need brakes on a trainer. Then swap back to the disk rear when going outside. If you get wheels with an aluminum track, you will have to swap pads.
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [iron07] [ In reply to ]
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Width is not the only concern when swapping wheels. Don't forget about the type of brakepads. So either train on your racewheels or prepare to buy carbon trainingwheels if you don't want to mess with your brakes at all.
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [iron07] [ In reply to ]
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if you wanted aluminum , the Williams wheels are awesome and very switchable with zipps
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [iron07] [ In reply to ]
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I love mine. I have a 30/30 set, a 60/90 set, and I am going to build up another 30 rear with a Powertap GS hub. I might also upgrade the 30/30 set to a 45/45 carbon clincher set sometime here soon. Great wheels and a great company supporting them.
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [snaaijert] [ In reply to ]
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But if one doesn't brake on the trainer, then why not keep the carbon brake pads on while riding a cheap aluminum rear wheel?
snaaijert wrote:
Width is not the only concern when swapping wheels. Don't forget about the type of brakepads. So either train on your racewheels or prepare to buy carbon trainingwheels if you don't want to mess with your brakes at all.
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Re: Need a wider set of wheels for training, what to get? [wacomme] [ In reply to ]
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wacomme wrote:
But if one doesn't brake on the trainer, then why not keep the carbon brake pads on while riding a cheap aluminum rear wheel?
snaaijert wrote:
Width is not the only concern when swapping wheels. Don't forget about the type of brakepads. So either train on your racewheels or prepare to buy carbon trainingwheels if you don't want to mess with your brakes at all.


Only just now seeing its a trainer wheel only, that wasnt in the opening post. Then he doesnt need a wide wheel either and we can lock the thread ;)
Last edited by: snaaijert: Aug 28, 16 16:18
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