Being too tight to spend $1000+ for a new front wheel for my TT's I bought a 2008 Zipp Carbon clincher with aluminium braking surface.
It is pre Firecrest shape. I current run conti gp23's on it. I know that aero is very important on the front possibly, moreso than Crr.
The 23's produce a significant 'light bulb' profile on the narrow tire mounting surface compromising the aeroness (is that a word?)
What would be the optimal tire for this wheel from a pure speed perspective. I ride at about 40kph.
Is it best to stick with a known fast 23mm or would a 19 or 20mm (more aero profile) be faster?
Yes I know - I should just get a contemporary wheel/tire combo...but not going t happen just yet.
It is pre Firecrest shape. I current run conti gp23's on it. I know that aero is very important on the front possibly, moreso than Crr.
The 23's produce a significant 'light bulb' profile on the narrow tire mounting surface compromising the aeroness (is that a word?)
What would be the optimal tire for this wheel from a pure speed perspective. I ride at about 40kph.
Is it best to stick with a known fast 23mm or would a 19 or 20mm (more aero profile) be faster?
Yes I know - I should just get a contemporary wheel/tire combo...but not going t happen just yet.