People who use, or have used, a HED Superlight- Have you ever found the “flex” at the edge of the disc to be a limiting factor for the disc? I like my disc despite the heavier weight, but it can be a little unnerving to have it mounted on the bike and then be able to make it flex just by grabbing hold of the edge and pulling left or right.
I don’t get brake rub in fast corners, but is it possible to have it slow down any aero benefit from the flex at the edge?
I’ve set my fastest times on a Hed superlight. I’d just toss it on and go race. No brake rub no worries IMO. I don’t think you’ll see any slowing at all.
That’s what I thought. Before I posted I’d found the thread which covered this and joshatzipp’s remark about the wheel flex of many wheels, with the HED being more of the lenticular profile which caused the flex (I think the Rev-x’s had some of the lowest values).
Thing was, people commented on the issue (neither good nor bad), but no one had a concrete answer.
also had the website for the wheel flex-
http://www.damonrinard.com/wheel/data.htm
The only reason why I probably notice it now more than my old frame is my new one (P2K) has a stiff rear compared to the previous ride.
Doesn’t really say anything solid, but I’m guessing no need to panic, eh?
It’s not like I know what I’m talking about here, but I’ve got the Accell II from Falcon, and it flexes a lot. I hear people talk about handling difficulties with disc wheels because of stiffness. I don’t notice any difference in cornering between the disk and my training wheels (Rolf Vector Pro). I’m inclined to think the flexibility is not a drawback, since it doesn’t run.
If you are riding your bike, you’ll most likely never put enough lateral force on a wheel to have it deflect as much as you can by flexing it with your hand. Plus, it would flex at the contact point, not up by the brakes.