I have a set of Zipp 404 clinchers (please, let's not discuss the tubular vs. clincher thing). I am going to buy a RENN disc at some point in the future (probably next season). However, this season I was wondering if there was any advantage in buying a CH Aero cover since they are so inexpensive. Here is the setup and my question...
Race scenario- Olympic and 1/2 IM races this summer. Flat terrain for the most part (I am in North Texas as are the races I have scheduled). Mild to moderate wind (10-25 mph) typically not crosswinds due to the layout of most of the race courses and the predictable south wind.
Option A- Use my Zipp 404 clinchers (front and rear). Total weight- 1685 gr.
Option B- Use my Zipp 404 clincher on the front and my Bontrager Race Lite w/ a CH Aero cover on the rear. Total weight- 2257 gr.
Question- Is the aerodynamic advantage of the wheel cover worth the additonal weight (572 gr = 1.26 lbs) over a 40k distance or even a 56 mile distance??
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Race scenario- Olympic and 1/2 IM races this summer. Flat terrain for the most part (I am in North Texas as are the races I have scheduled). Mild to moderate wind (10-25 mph) typically not crosswinds due to the layout of most of the race courses and the predictable south wind.
Option A- Use my Zipp 404 clinchers (front and rear). Total weight- 1685 gr.
Option B- Use my Zipp 404 clincher on the front and my Bontrager Race Lite w/ a CH Aero cover on the rear. Total weight- 2257 gr.
Question- Is the aerodynamic advantage of the wheel cover worth the additonal weight (572 gr = 1.26 lbs) over a 40k distance or even a 56 mile distance??
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"Texas is a state of mind. Texas is an obsession. Above all, Texas is a nation in every sense of the word" - John Steinbeck