Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue....

PeacefulWarrior

Mar 4, 11 10:47

Post #1 of 89 (12852 views)

I was going to order disc cover from Wheelbuilder.com, but they emailed me back and stated there isn't enough clearance between the disc cover and speed sensor.

Anyone else heard this or have a suggestion? How are Lieto and company running discs on their SC's?

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 10:53

Post #2 of 89 (12843 views)

They use real discs, not disc covers.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [jkhayc] [ In reply to ]

PeacefulWarrior

Mar 4, 11 11:09

Post #3 of 89 (12827 views)

Ok, so you are saying their discs are thinner than a disc cover? I'm not trying to sound like a jerk. I'm just curious in the difference.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 11:11

Post #4 of 89 (12823 views)

Dics are lenticular. Wheelcovers follow the spoke patterns. Think about it this way: if you look at a bike w/ a disc from directly behind the wheel is completely flat, while a disc-covered wheel is more diamond shaped.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 11:12

Post #5 of 89 (12818 views)

Interesting. Was not aware of this and was planning on ordering a disc cover for my SC.

Hmmm. I guess I'll make do with my S60s.

"One Line Robert"

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 11:13

Post #6 of 89 (12816 views)

How far does the speed sensor stick out?

I have been running an 808 with cover on my SC without clearance issues, but I don't use the speed sensor.

Craig

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 11:22

Post #7 of 89 (12800 views)

Does that apply to all disc covers or only disc covers on certain wheels?

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Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [usedzipp.com] [ In reply to ]

PeacefulWarrior

Mar 4, 11 11:43

Post #8 of 89 (12769 views)

This is for the Aeolus 9.0 rear wheel.

Vikki told me that a customer with a 6.5 Aeolus rear wheel had an issue with the disc rubbing the speed sensor.

How can you NOT run the speed sensor? Don't I need it for my Node 2 computer?

Last edited by: SpeedRacer1: Apr 3, 11 19:06

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 11:54

Post #9 of 89 (12754 views)

So without the actual speed sensor in the bike you can run a disc cover?

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Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [usedzipp.com] [ In reply to ]

PeacefulWarrior

Mar 4, 11 12:14

Post #10 of 89 (12734 views)

That is correct. However, I'm not sure how you could run without the speed sensor. Did you see the pic I added? It's the one she sent me of a customers bike.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 12:17

Post #11 of 89 (12728 views)

I am assuming that the disc cover is touching the little rubber lip of the speed sensor. If you take that out, I was assuming the disc would not touch the frame but maybe I should give wheelbuilder a call.

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Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

michaelgasser17

Mar 4, 11 12:19

Post #12 of 89 (12722 views)

I has me a quarq and a garmin 310xt. I'm assuming that means I have no reason to worry about a wheel builder cover? I'm ordering one for the aeo 6.5s.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [usedzipp.com] [ In reply to ]

PeacefulWarrior

Mar 4, 11 13:12

Post #13 of 89 (12682 views)

If you call, ask for Vikki. I just sent her pictures that I took with my bike and wheels.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 13:14

Post #14 of 89 (12680 views)

You dont have to use the Bontrager integrated speed sensor. Any ant+ capable speed/cadence sensor will work. It just wont be as...integrated.

"One Line Robert"

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [jkhayc] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 13:24

Post #15 of 89 (12667 views)

"Dics are lenticular. Wheelcovers follow the spoke patterns. Think about it this way: if you look at a bike w/ a disc from directly behind the wheel is completely flat, while a disc-covered wheel is more diamond shaped. "

Mmmn, skipped a few geometry classes there. Some disks are flat sided like you describe, others are lenticular to one degree or another. Some have more complex shapes. A spoked wheel with a rim is pretty close to lenticular (lens shaped) if the rim is shallow. If anything the issue is that the cover is to lenticular.

Styrrell

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Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 13:26

Post #16 of 89 (12665 views)

you might be able to do the 'tape the cover to the spokes from the inside" trick to make it work, as some have on the Transition

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Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [styrrell] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 14:05

Post #17 of 89 (12642 views)

Oops I got a word wrong. Thanks for the clarification. Geometry sucks.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 15:44

Post #18 of 89 (12605 views)

I use a WB wheelcover on my SC with no problems. I have the Aeolus 6.5 wheels.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 16:07

Post #19 of 89 (12591 views)

I run disc covers for both 808 and 404 wheels with no clearance issues on my SC. I even tape a magnet on the cover surface for the duotrap sensor.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Grim] [ In reply to ]

PeacefulWarrior

Mar 4, 11 16:16

Post #20 of 89 (12582 views)

Well I hope I have zero issues with this. I'm going on an ordering it.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Speedracer1] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 17:04

Post #21 of 89 (12552 views)

Ha! So much much for the vanity of new and improved TT/Tri design. Perhaps had you purchased a lowly "last year's model" this wouldn't be a issue.

Further, why would you pay for the "best aero frame in the world" and then slap a crappy disk cover on a sub-par, non-aero, spoked wheel? Good luck focusing and enjoying your new ride as you hear that thing rattling in the wind.

Based on your other posts bashing "3-year-old aero designs," I don't get it......

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Brushman] [ In reply to ]

PeacefulWarrior

Mar 4, 11 17:13

Post #22 of 89 (12543 views)

The only thing crappy and subpar is your post!

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Brushman] [ In reply to ]

PeacefulWarrior

Mar 4, 11 19:07

Post #23 of 89 (12492 views)

And since when did Bontrgaer 9.0 Aeolus wheels become "crappy" and "subpar"? That's the first time I ever heard that one.

Last edited by: Speedracer1: Mar 4, 11 21:04

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Brushman] [ In reply to ]

Mar 4, 11 20:34

Post #24 of 89 (12457 views)

Eerrr....because its cheaper than buying a disc which might only get used a couple of times a year and only takes 5 mins to take on and off. A couple bits of equally cheap tape cures the 'rattling'.

Re: Speed Concept Owners/Wheelbuilder Disc Cover issue.... [Brushman] [ In reply to ]

Mar 5, 11 9:07

Post #25 of 89 (12374 views)

I'd love to hear a response as to how a Aeolus with a cover is in any way sub-par. The wind would say otherwise. And if you're wheel cover is rattling in the wind, then you don't know how to mount it.

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