Time saved by switching from old Zipp front wheel to this one?: Triathlon Forum: Slowtwitch Forums

Time saved by switching from old Zipp front wheel to this one?

Mar 16, 15 15:40

Post #1 of 6 (1280 views)

Can anybody make a good guess at how much time over an Ironman (at around 5 hours, 20 minutes or 21 mph speed) I would save by going from my current front of and older skinnier non-firecrest Zipp 404 aluminum clincher with round spokes to this wheel - http://www.carbonbikeoem.com/...s-clincher-700c-88mm

The biggest differences are a deeper dish of 88mm, much wider brake track, bladed spokes, carbon rim, and a questionable hub.

Any guesses or opinions? Is it worth the purchase?

----------------------------------------------------------
Zen and the Art of Triathlon. Strava Workout Log
Interviews with Chris McCormack, Helle Frederikson, Angela Naeth, and many more.
http://www.zentriathlon.com

Quote Reply

Re: Time saved by switching from old Zipp front wheel to this one? [texafornia] [ In reply to ]

Quote | Reply

hblake

Mar 16, 15 15:48

Post #2 of 6 (1264 views)

Probably not much at all. I think that being a deeper front wheel that gusting winds may affect handling which may then affect your speed.

These wheel seem to be the generic wheels that can be found cheaper on Ebay.

.

Once, I was fast. But I got over it.

Quote Reply

Re: Time saved by switching from old Zipp front wheel to this one? [hblake] [ In reply to ]

Quote | Reply

ZenTriBrett

Mar 16, 15 15:57

Post #3 of 6 (1249 views)

Aren't the newer rim shapes supposed to negate the crosswinds down to about the 404 though?

Quote Reply

Re: Time saved by switching from old Zipp front wheel to this one? [texafornia] [ In reply to ]

Quote | Reply

hblake

Mar 16, 15 16:46

Post #4 of 6 (1164 views)

Are the rims of the ones you mention rounded?

While this is only one example read this:

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/cgi-bin/gforum.cgi?post=5472438;search_string=gigantex;#5472438

Again, if these wheels are the way you want to go I suggest finding the cheapest ones you can on Ebay. Most claim to a have warranty also.

I think that you already have some nice wheels, do you have to have carbon clinchers? If not, there are other inexpensive aero wheels out there such as Flo, Swiss Side, etc.

For inexpensive carbon clinchers there are Boyds, Williams Wheels and more. Also, check the Slowtwitch classifieds.

.

.

Once, I was fast. But I got over it.

Quote Reply

Re: Time saved by switching from old Zipp front wheel to this one? [hblake] [ In reply to ]

Quote | Reply

ZenTriBrett

Mar 16, 15 17:01

Post #5 of 6 (1149 views)

It's kinda hard to tell. They don't look as rounded as I think they could... Profile is on that link.

Quote Reply

Re: Time saved by switching from old Zipp front wheel to this one? [hblake] [ In reply to ]

Quote | Reply

pedalbiker

Mar 16, 15 17:21

Post #6 of 6 (1119 views)

Gigantex are much higher quality rims from Taiwan. Clincher rims alone would cost more than the entire wheelset the OP's looking at.

For example: http://www.bikehubstore.com/category-s/124.htm

Last edited by: pedalbiker: Mar 16, 15 17:22

Quote Reply

Poll

Triathlon Forum

Our Partners

Poll

Triathlon Forum

Our Partners

Newsletter