I am currently riding on Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheels. They have been great for training. I was wondering how they compare to other wheels for performance in olympic distance Triathalons. I race in the Mid-West so the courses are flat to rolling hills. Are these wheels right up there in performance for racing or are thre other wheel sets that would be worth considering for racing? Thanks,Norm
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Re: Fastest Wheels [NormM]
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What's a "Triathalon?"
Your wheels are light and strong, but for flat to rolling courses you would gain an advantage with more aerodynamic (read: deeper) rims. Some good choices would be Hed 3 or Jet/Deep, Zipp 404, Nimble Crosswind, or Corima 4-spoke. I still race on Spinergy Rev-X wheels so I have no interest in recommending any of the above manufacturers.
-David in Taipei
Your wheels are light and strong, but for flat to rolling courses you would gain an advantage with more aerodynamic (read: deeper) rims. Some good choices would be Hed 3 or Jet/Deep, Zipp 404, Nimble Crosswind, or Corima 4-spoke. I still race on Spinergy Rev-X wheels so I have no interest in recommending any of the above manufacturers.
-David in Taipei
Re: Fastest Wheels [itchyghost]
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Fastest wheels are the Zipp 909...tested and proven
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Re: Fastest Wheels [Record9ti]
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there is no one "fastest wheel." for my money, the hed3 front and zipp disc rear combo is pretty fast. if you can handle the extra weight of the hed3, it's slightly more aero than the 404 front zipp wheel. it is such an individual thing, depending on a rider's strengths, weight, etc. to say a wheel is "the fastest" is hard to do. if a wheel was the fastest, you can bet there would be 189 riders using it in the tour, regardless of sponsor, as they could simply paint over the decals, or get new ones.
tommy
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Re: Fastest Wheels [Tommy Nelson]
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I use a HED H3 front and a Renn Disc back. This is a great and fast wheelset. And the price is very reasonable (compared to Zipps).
On downhills and flats I regulary pass many riders with this wheelset. And I see no disadvantages in uphills. Of course it would be a little easier to climb with light wheels like Zipp 303, Nimble Fly, ..
But the advantages on the flats and downhills are great.
Felix
http://www.weilenmann.ch.vu
On downhills and flats I regulary pass many riders with this wheelset. And I see no disadvantages in uphills. Of course it would be a little easier to climb with light wheels like Zipp 303, Nimble Fly, ..
But the advantages on the flats and downhills are great.
Felix
http://www.weilenmann.ch.vu
Re: Fastest Wheels [felix__w]
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I'd say this is a pretty fast combo: Corima disc rear, HED3 front