Hello ST! Quick question:
I struggle to control an Aeolus 9 on the front in the gusty trades (live in HI). Have tried it on the Queen K a few times and the crosswinds turn the bars and blow me all over the road, once all the way across to the guardrail on the other side (and then I call my husband to come get me). I switched to a shallow wheel on the front, left the Aeolus 9 on the back, and that works fine for me.
Thinking of getting a pair of Aeolus XXX 6 for Kona and going forward. Anyone tried them? I know they were developed with crosswinds in mind, they're 30 mm less deep than my 9s, but I'm still worried about controlling the front. The XXX 4 clincher is unavailable thus not an option in time. I'm about 6' tall and ~130 lbs, and basically look like one of those wind dancers at car dealerships in the wind.
Thanks in advance for any input.
The bike with the scary wheel on, attached.
I struggle to control an Aeolus 9 on the front in the gusty trades (live in HI). Have tried it on the Queen K a few times and the crosswinds turn the bars and blow me all over the road, once all the way across to the guardrail on the other side (and then I call my husband to come get me). I switched to a shallow wheel on the front, left the Aeolus 9 on the back, and that works fine for me.
Thinking of getting a pair of Aeolus XXX 6 for Kona and going forward. Anyone tried them? I know they were developed with crosswinds in mind, they're 30 mm less deep than my 9s, but I'm still worried about controlling the front. The XXX 4 clincher is unavailable thus not an option in time. I'm about 6' tall and ~130 lbs, and basically look like one of those wind dancers at car dealerships in the wind.
Thanks in advance for any input.
The bike with the scary wheel on, attached.
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runlikeamother: Sep 12, 18 17:03
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