While the title is stated in sarcasm, I'm sincerely interested in opinions here...
Currently riding a combination of Bontrager Aeolus 7/9 TLR's, tubeless, with Schawlbe Pro 1's. Was considering a FLO disc for IMFL 2018, but when looking at their site, I noticed the difference between their 90 carbon clincher (4:48 benefit at IM distance) and their disc (5:19 at IM distance) is 31 seconds. I see a legitimate argument for purchasing the disc if someone was coming from a standard-ish rear wheel, but not so much from where I am at currently.
I guess the question is less around whether or not to buy the disc, but more around the analysis provided on the site. If in general, the difference between a 90 depth wheel and a disc is that small, I see no value in the purchase. 31 seconds for a FMOP/MOP guy in his middle 40's isn't worth ~$1,000.00. If people think the difference is greater, like upwards of a few minutes, please let know...
Thanks!
-Mike
Currently riding a combination of Bontrager Aeolus 7/9 TLR's, tubeless, with Schawlbe Pro 1's. Was considering a FLO disc for IMFL 2018, but when looking at their site, I noticed the difference between their 90 carbon clincher (4:48 benefit at IM distance) and their disc (5:19 at IM distance) is 31 seconds. I see a legitimate argument for purchasing the disc if someone was coming from a standard-ish rear wheel, but not so much from where I am at currently.
I guess the question is less around whether or not to buy the disc, but more around the analysis provided on the site. If in general, the difference between a 90 depth wheel and a disc is that small, I see no value in the purchase. 31 seconds for a FMOP/MOP guy in his middle 40's isn't worth ~$1,000.00. If people think the difference is greater, like upwards of a few minutes, please let know...
Thanks!
-Mike