I am a small woman and just got a set of Profile Design wheels for my tri bike. They are great but I am having a tough time riding in windy conditions. I was told when I put them on this might be an issue. Here is my question: is it just the unsteadiness of the bike in the wind that makes it harder for me or am I actually having to work harder due to the wheels? Suggestions for making this more comfortable are welcome.
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Re: riding against wind [laurieg84]
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Yes, you and I both work harder in wind on our small bikes using small motors (us).
When the conditions are too windy in competition, I simply use my training wheels instead. It defeats the purpose of race wheels, but at least the wind bothers everyone equally.
DFL > DNF > DNS
When the conditions are too windy in competition, I simply use my training wheels instead. It defeats the purpose of race wheels, but at least the wind bothers everyone equally.
DFL > DNF > DNS
Re: riding against wind [laurieg84]
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Try just swapping the front trainer wheel and leave the profile in the back. It's the front wheel that catches the wind and gets all squirrelly.
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Try just swapping the front trainer wheel and leave the profile in the back. It's the front wheel that catches the wind and gets all squirrelly.