New HED wheels vs. Zipp

Triathlon Forum
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I’ve been doing a lot of wheel research lately after selling an old pair of 404s. I’ve had my heart set on the EDGE 1.68 laced with Sapims to some Extralite hubs–the whole package is <1100 grams and super stiff, durable, and aero! Check it out: http://www.cyclingtechnology.com/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=94

What I’ve come across recently, though, is the new line of HED wheels, specifically the Stinger 6 FR: http://www.hedcycling.com/wheels/stinger6_fr.asp

I’m wondering if anyone has experience with the new Stinger 6 and can compare it to a pair of 404s or the Edge wheels. I’m looking for a set of super-fast road racing wheels (aero #1, then light #2), as I already use a 1080/disc for TTs.

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why not buy the Stinger 6 rims and lace them with the Extralite hubs? You should be able to get the weight down to ~1250g if you do that. The Stinger 6 rims will probably still be cheaper than Edge rims.