I’m finally at a point of upgrading from the factory wheel that came with my bike to some entry level aero wheels(staying around the $1,000 price range).
I could really use some help/advice
Below are the wheel sets that I am considering(along with current price)
I would just get the Hed Jet 6 Plus. They are fast wheels and are the cheapest option. If you want a deeper rear wheel for race day just get a wheel cover to convert it to a disk.
I would just get the Hed Jet 6 Plus. They are fast wheels and are the cheapest option. If you want a deeper rear wheel for race day just get a wheel cover to convert it to a disk.
x2. In my opinion based on experience, a rear 9 is no man’s land.
I too went through this dilemma and landed on the HED Jet Plus 6/9 disc, picking them up lightly used off eBay for about 40% less than your link. I live in DFW and first ride was sustained winds of 22mph gusting to 35, just another spring day in TX 😉, and while challenging I avg’d 18mph for 60+ miles. Just an average Joe on 50 y/o legs. Wheel set was very stable, and fast, except for a couple of side gusts but I didn’t feel in danger at all. Hope that helps and all my best with your races.
I too went through this dilemma and landed on the HED Jet Plus 6/9 disc, picking them up lightly used off eBay for about 40% less than your link. I live in DFW and first ride was sustained winds of 22mph gusting to 35, just another spring day in TX 😉, and while challenging I avg’d 18mph for 60+ miles. Just an average Joe on 50 y/o legs. Wheel set was very stable, and fast, except for a couple of side gusts but I didn’t feel in danger at all. Hope that helps and all my best with your races.
H4L
This is exactly why he should get the 6/6. Any theoretical, tunnel-tested speed gains from the 9, are likely offset by those side gusts where you do lose some stability and speed. You too would benefit from the 6/6 especially in DFW area wheee wind is very prevalent. At least, that’s my opinion.
I had staggered set up before. 90 in the back and 60 front but it didn’t look good. 60mm in both front and back looks much better.That is my preferred look on a road bike too. I think not all deep and matching is strong. And, there is not a huge difference between a 60 and a 90 on the back.
Now on a TT bike, I like the look of a 90 in front no matter what. I started my TT bike on a 60/90, and I upgraded to a 90 up front largely for the looks.