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Rear Areo wheel vs Disc wheel.
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Is there much added benefit to upgrading to a disc wheel from a rear areo wheel?

There are many average cyclist out there that want to get faster but focus on the gear rather that the hard work.

Is there a athletic level or average speed that would warrant the upgrade?

I currently have a Zipp 404 rear and average 22-23 mph in most olys. 21-22 in half-im's.

If my training continues to improve would I also benefit from the addtion of a Renn Disc?

Thanks
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Re: Rear Areo wheel vs Disc wheel. [hammer] [ In reply to ]
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I'm a big believer in rear disks. I think it is the fastest wheel and what I use almost all the time. That's my unscientific .02.

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com
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Cobb and Martin co-authored a chapterin the book "High Performance Cycling". They claim that a disc is about fourteen seconds faster over 40 kms than a good aero wheel.

It is faster but not as dramatic as many believe.
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It's all in how YOU can justify the expense. It has nothing to do with speed or ability. If you're worried about what other people are thinking, then that's a self-image issue, not a performance issue.

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Re: Rear Areo wheel vs Disc wheel. [brider] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks for the info.

I have just been told by local shops that unless you ride 28+ mph a disc wheel will not give much benefit.


Thanks again
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