Swim Bike Run
Slowtwitch.com
  • Login >
Slowtwitch.com
Search menu
Hot Forum Topics

Poll

Comfort While Cycling
How much does comfort while cycling influence your overall race performance?
View Results


Home > Forum > Triathlon Forum > Should I ditch my Hed3?

Triathlon Forum

Back To ForumPrint Thread

Login required to started new threads

Login required to post replies

Tri
Classifieds
Lavender
Jobs
Notices
Should I ditch my Hed3?
Quote | Reply
allenpg
Apr 17, 14 18:17
Post #1 of 11 (2444 views)
I've got a nearly perfect Hed3 tubular that I got back in 2009 and have rarely used since moving to SoCal. Most of the TTs have lots of corners and I prefer the wider Stinger 9. For really windy conditions, I have a wide 56mm U-shaped rim and could go with a 46mm rim if I need to. Running the aero data from Hed and using their yaw calculator, I can only think of one race (Fiesta Island) that is flat and with very little wind where the Hed3 would be an advantage over the other wheels. Thoughts? BTW, my average TT speed is 26-27 MPH . Thanks for the advice!

-Pete
"Most of my heroes don't appear on no stamps"
Blog = http://extrememomentum.com|Photos = http://wheelgoodphotos.com
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [allenpg] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
Juanmoretime
Apr 17, 14 18:21
Post #2 of 11 (2432 views)
The H3 is such an awesome wheel. I honestly prefer to race my 808 but I still like to bring out the H3 now and then even though it seems like the slower of two wheels.

Never sell what you might regret having sold later.
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [allenpg] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
SurfL
Apr 17, 14 18:36
Post #3 of 11 (2394 views)
Cut me a deal on it if you wanna get rid of it. :)
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [allenpg] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
mauricemaher
Apr 17, 14 19:04
Post #4 of 11 (2348 views)
is it a rear? They are junk, but I my need a rear tubular to complete the wheel arsenal.

As I said absolute junk….if you want to sell pm me.

Maurice
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [mauricemaher] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
allenpg
Apr 17, 14 19:07
Post #5 of 11 (2337 views)
Front wheel. I can't remember the last time I didn't use a disc unless it was a super hilly course...:)
"Most of my heroes don't appear on no stamps"
Blog = http://extrememomentum.com|Photos = http://wheelgoodphotos.com
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [allenpg] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
GrahamK
Apr 17, 14 21:18
Post #6 of 11 (2220 views)
Just got rid of my front and rear clinchers 700s for $675. Putting the funds to a new bike. They don't make sense if you use hub based power.
Swim - ( x ) All good ( ) In the shop
Bike - ( x ) All good ( ) In the shop
Run - ( ) All good ( x ) In the shop
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [allenpg] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
hedjet6
Apr 18, 14 13:13
Post #7 of 11 (1971 views)
The faster you go, the more aero a wheel you need. I called HED directly for advice between the Jet 9 and H3. H3 is good for a triathlon with slower speeds and lower yaw angles. Once you get above 25-27mph the Jet 9 will out perform the H3. They said they couldn't stall the new Jet9+ (25mm rim and tubeless ready)
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [allenpg] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
Titanflexr
Apr 18, 14 18:14
Post #8 of 11 (1873 views)
Bottom line, if you're not using it (regardless of the reason) sell it and use the $$ for some other upgrade (helmet upgrade, new skinsuit, down payment on the new wide H3).

In the used H3 market, fronts go for more than rears, and clinchers go for more than tubies.
ECMGN Therapy Silicon Valley:
Depression, Neurocognitive problems, Dementias (Testing and Evaluation), Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Last edited by: Titanflexr: Apr 18, 14 18:15
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [allenpg] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
jackmott
Apr 18, 14 19:24
Post #9 of 11 (1813 views)
remember a couple things about the yaw calculator:

1. on any given course, you aren't likely to have a perfect cross wind the entire time, or even half the time

2. wind speed at ground level is often 1/2 to 1/3 as fast as the weather report wind speed, which comes from up a bit higher.


allenpg wrote:
I've got a nearly perfect Hed3 tubular that I got back in 2009 and have rarely used since moving to SoCal. Most of the TTs have lots of corners and I prefer the wider Stinger 9. For really windy conditions, I have a wide 56mm U-shaped rim and could go with a 46mm rim if I need to. Running the aero data from Hed and using their yaw calculator, I can only think of one race (Fiesta Island) that is flat and with very little wind where the Hed3 would be an advantage over the other wheels. Thoughts? BTW, my average TT speed is 26-27 MPH . Thanks for the advice!

-Pete

Kat Hunter reports on the San Dimas Stage Race from inside the GC winning team
Aeroweenie.com -Compendium of Aero Data and Knowledge
Freelance sports & outdoors writer Kathryn Hunter
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [allenpg] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
nickwhite
Apr 18, 14 19:54
Post #10 of 11 (1791 views)
If you're a really really fast rider, that HED3 (with the right tire setup) is the fastest setup possible. There is a reason this wheel is the go-to wheel for some pro-tour level riders.
Quote Reply
Re: Should I ditch my Hed3? [allenpg] [ In reply to ]
Quote | Reply
mauricemaher
Apr 18, 14 19:57
Post #11 of 11 (1788 views)
As others have said, if you don't use it sell it….I already have a front ;-)

Personally I just love that wheel, I had a set of specialized about 16 years ago.

If you don't need the 500$ or so then keep it for those special occasions.

Maurice
Quote Reply
Back To ForumPrint Thread

Our Partners

transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com

Advertise with us

©1999-2024 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.com
Reproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com page
without written permission is strictly prohibited.