The wheel could be a bit lighter, yes. But do 100-150g really make a difference? I doubt it, and I’m sort of a weight-weenie myself.
It’s a fantastic, well performing quality product at a reasonable price point, made right here in the USA.
In regards to HED’s customer service I have to respectfully disagree.
In my experience they are among the best.
I had multiple occasions where they quickly helped me out with questions, suggestions, and even replacement parts, I got sent for free.
Call and ask for Chad, he’s the best!
For real, I’ve called their general line before and Anne Hed was the one who picked up the phone and helped me out. DT Swiss/Swiss Side are great but I’d pick HED if that was an option.
Compiled everything I could find. Any wheels I’m missing? Can anyone find the missing specs for the Swiss Side, Princeton, or Reserve Wheels?
IMO it’s not worth buying anything with an external width <30mm (assuming you want to run a 28mm tire which will be more comfortable and faster RR). Given that, there are only 6 options and if you are trying to spend <$2k only 3 options. The Caden wheels seem like the best bang for your buck in terms of money, width, and weight.
I just remembered that part of the reason the Scopes weigh a lot less is due to the 3D printed hubs. It’s also why they cost a lot more as well.
In terms of durability I have doubts due to that it is constructed by essentially melting metal powder to form the hub rather than machining it from a solid block like most other high end hubs are.
Thanks for that. The 70psi max is just a bit too low for me. Possibly because I’m old, possibly due to my weight, and perhaps pedaling style, but I don’t like the bounce I get below 80 (tend to run 80-85psi) tubeless. And if I did get a puncture and needed to put a tube in I’d not get very far before snakebiting at 80 with a tube on our roads. I remember now that was why I ruled it out last time I investigated.
Which is also what leads to a preference that the wheel needs to be beaded/hooked.
In terms of durability I have doubts due to that it is constructed by essentially melting metal powder to form the hub rather than machining it from a solid block like most other high end hubs are.
I remember that question being asked when I went around a titanium 3D printing facility about 10 years ago. They showed us under a microscope how for them it was the reverse - the casting of the block had everything forming randomly and with micropockets. With the 3D printing it was built up in uniform layers that had stronger bonds.
I’ve no way of knowing if a ‘production’ line 3d printed hub follows the same features, but it did move my mind to not assume that it was weaker.
Thanks for letting me know - that bug is fixed now. The 86+mm filter now correctly shows all wheels (was stopping at 100mm). You can further filter by front or rear wheel, or just filter via wheel type (disk wheel, tri spoke etc).
Thanks again and hopefully it is some use to you.
Heavy at 1100 for a rear disc? And bad customer service?!!
You sure you called HED? No one has had bad experiences with them. They’ve always gotten rave reviews here, and I’ve been helped many times with orders, info and conversation with them.
Might be an unpopular opinion but I’ve bought a few different disc wheels on Ali Express. Had custom logos applied. I’ve also had a disc from HED and have looked at numerous of others.
I like the Go Zone Disc I bought on Ali the best. It’s laterally stiff. Reasonably light at just over 1000 grs. Very well built. I think it was about $800 with marble weave and custom logos.
It’s a well specd wheel for a 28. Internal width is 22.5mm on the Parcours disc. About 1.5mm wider than most.
Slightly heavier some of the others out there at 1100 gr, but I found some of the lighter ones (under 1000gr) a little flexy and would have a touch of tire rub on chain stays on harder standing efforts. This will depend a lot on the frame clearance and flex of course.
