manofthewoods wrote:
I have a set (since 2010). I got a super duper deal (brand new), so, I couldn't resist. I like them when racing on courses that don't have long fast downhills. My first tire wasn't glued as perfectly straight as it should have been and I would get speed wobbles such that the 12 spoke front wouldn't handle. Braking just made it worse. In addition, the very aero but narrow hub doesn't add stiffness. The current tire I have seems much better (perfect). But, I still won't race on a fast downhill course with that front wheel. I don't need any worries messing with my head during a race. I did Wildflower last week and borrowed a buddies couple of year old 808 front (clincher) and really LOVED the stability.
Next time I get carbon aero wheels... I will get clinchers and higher spoke count; something like 16-18 front and 20 (or so) rear. I'd consider Easton because I do like the quality of the individual components. Hed or Zipp would be a sure bet however.
Update - broke a spoke 4 minutes before a "fun" 10 mile TT last week. Rear non-drive side. Sent it back - they will replace all the spokes. The wheel tracked amazingly true. Didn't race it, since, it was a no-big-deal thing. Actually happy that it happened then and NOT during Auburn Worlds Toughest. Then, I would have blown $260 and AG win. Used my training wheels instead.
I saw this on a white board in a window box at my daughters middle school...
List of what life owes you:
1. __________
2. __________
3. __________