CompetiveCyclist is doing their usual seasonal discounting of their HED JET 6+ wheelset. Currently at $949 today. Really can’t beat that price for wheels that are available NOW, not 8-10 weeks.
Edit price has dropped even lower to $807.46 with Competitive Cyclist 15% off coupon **CC15OFF100 - **expires 8/22 if you want the Shimano/Sram version. Campy was even better but sold out now on 8/9 with 3 week . Price was $666.38. You can backorder but can’t use the coupon with backorders.
They are actually cheaper on Steep and Cheap since they are running a $40 off $200 deal today.
I always find it interesting how much the price fluctuates between competitive cyclist, backcountry, and steep and cheap.
They are actually cheaper on Steep and Cheap since they are running a $40 off $200 deal today.
I always find it interesting how much the price fluctuates between competitive cyclist, backcountry, and steep and cheap.
They are all the same company. Shipping via Steep and Cheap was $6 more expensive than CC until I added the coupon, then the price jumped by another $15. Not liking the fact that if I add a coupon the price of shipping jumps… Even though the are all owned by the same company, CC has the much better return policy. You can actually return used gear if you don’t end up liking it for store credit.
Backcountry is actually the cheapest if you use the cash back site activejunky. They have 9% off at backcountry vs. 4% at steepandcheap. Plus I think you have to pay for shipping at steepandcheap.
Thanks for the tip. I’ve been using ebates and it looks like activejunky gives you more back on all the sites I use for most of my hobbies.
What the difference between the 6 Plus and 5 Plus set? I had never seen a ‘plus’ version of the 5. Is it really the same rim width and tubeless compatibility with a marginally more shallow rim fairing? If so, the Powertap 5 Plus for $200 more is also pretty amazing.
What the difference between the 6 Plus and 5 Plus set? I had never seen a ‘plus’ version of the 5. Is it really the same rim width and tubeless compatibility with a marginally more shallow rim fairing? If so, the Powertap 5 Plus for $200 more is also pretty amazing.
The 5 Plus is fairly new. Both are same width (25mm wide rims) but the difference is a “5” is a 54mm depth and the “6” is a 60mm depth. Also the “6” you can get in Stallion build but “5” you couldn’t (at least previously you couldn’t with it was still a 23mm C2 version…not sure about now.
What the difference between the 6 Plus and 5 Plus set? I had never seen a ‘plus’ version of the 5. Is it really the same rim width and tubeless compatibility with a marginally more shallow rim fairing? If so, the Powertap 5 Plus for $200 more is also pretty amazing.
The 5 Plus is fairly new. Both are same width (25mm wide rims) but the difference is a “5” is a 54mm depth and the “6” is a 60mm depth. Also the “6” you can get in Stallion build but “5” you couldn’t (at least previously you couldn’t with it was still a 23mm C2 version…not sure about now.
Thanks. It seems odd that it’s ‘fairly new’ in the old color scheme and non-turbine track. I figured it was maybe a one-off project that they did for some retailers. I’m enjoying my Swiss Side Hadrons for tri/tt, but would like better tubeless compatibility and shallower wheels for my road bike.
What the difference between the 6 Plus and 5 Plus set? I had never seen a ‘plus’ version of the 5. Is it really the same rim width and tubeless compatibility with a marginally more shallow rim fairing? If so, the Powertap 5 Plus for $200 more is also pretty amazing.
The 5 Plus is fairly new. Both are same width (25mm wide rims) but the difference is a “5” is a 54mm depth and the “6” is a 60mm depth. Also the “6” you can get in Stallion build but “5” you couldn’t (at least previously you couldn’t with it was still a 23mm C2 version…not sure about now.
Yeah I am not sure about the 5+. They haven’t been listed on HED’s own website in forever. Regardless if you need power and want HED it is not a bad way to go.
How does the HED wheelset with PowerTap compare to say a pair of Reynolds Strike? Just curious.
How does the HED wheelset with PowerTap compare to say a pair of Reynolds Strike? Just curious.
I have a link to a comparison of some of the benefits I that exist going with HED in my signature. I guess I will flip it around, can someone provide benefits to the Strikes over the HED Jet+. There are really no benefits, only drawbacks.
In short HED is as light with better braking via aluminum, less concern of brake track failure, less risk of using latex tubes due to heat build up of carbon, wider rim bed offering lower pressures which lead to better handling wheel that is more comfortable. Superior aerodynamic design. Reliability of HED and their engineering focus as a wheel first company. At $950 that is tough to beat. Looking at Flo they end up being nearly a full lb lighter.
What the difference between the 6 Plus and 5 Plus set? I had never seen a ‘plus’ version of the 5. Is it really the same rim width and tubeless compatibility with a marginally more shallow rim fairing? If so, the Powertap 5 Plus for $200 more is also pretty amazing.
That’s a phenomenal deal. Get a set of those and a wheel cover and you’re set.
Yea. Now I have to make a decision.
Do I transfer my existing PowerTap into the Hed 6 or buy the Hed Jet 5+ with PowerTap?
If I transfer the PowerTap - then I have have to lace up the Reynolds Strike with a hub, which would cost additional monies.
Really would like the Hed 6’s, not sure why, lol
Where would one get a cover for the Hed wheels? From Hed or another company?
Yea. Now I have to make a decision.
Do I transfer my existing PowerTap into the Hed 6 or buy the Hed Jet 5+ with PowerTap?
If I transfer the PowerTap - then I have have to lace up the Reynolds Strike with a hub, which would cost additional monies.
Really would like the Hed 6’s, not sure why, lol
Where would one get a cover for the Hed wheels? From Hed or another company?
Sell your PowerTap and buy the HEDs. I very strongly discourage trying to lace a PowerTap into a set of Jets.
The holes in the fairing of the Jet is drilled for the HED hub. The spokes may not enter correctly with a different hub.
Best case scenario: it will be a pain in the ass to lace, carefully aligning the spokes through the Jet fairing.
Worst case: The holes don’t line up and the spokes tear through the fairing.
CompetiveCyclist is doing their usual seasonal discounting of their HED JET 6+ wheelset. Currently at $949 today. Really can’t beat that price for wheels that are available NOW, not 8-10 weeks.
Thanks for the heads up, I see for $150 more (same site) I could get the reynolds 72/90 Aero set. Wouldn’t those wheels be faster in an Ironman?
Yea. Now I have to make a decision.
Do I transfer my existing PowerTap into the Hed 6 or buy the Hed Jet 5+ with PowerTap?
If I transfer the PowerTap - then I have have to lace up the Reynolds Strike with a hub, which would cost additional monies.
Really would like the Hed 6’s, not sure why, lol
Where would one get a cover for the Hed wheels? From Hed or another company?
It is almost never a good financial decision to move over a PowerTap from wheel to another. You can get a disc cover from Wheelbuilder
Thanks Thomas! Can you expand as to why? Assuming because one has to lace it up which requires new spokes, etc, etc. Might be time to abandon a PowerTap hub and move to their pedals.
You likely have a BackCountry/CC account rep assigned to you, even if they haven’t reached out directly. If you don’t know who it is, call them and ask. If they’ve emailed you, I would recommend emailing them before making any purchase.
CompetiveCyclist is doing their usual seasonal discounting of their HED JET 6+ wheelset. Currently at $949 today. Really can’t beat that price for wheels that are available NOW, not 8-10 weeks.
Thanks for the heads up, I see for $150 more (same site) I could get the reynolds 72/90 Aero set. Wouldn’t those wheels be faster in an Ironman?
I’ve been getting more into practical application of gains versus theoretical. It is impossible to say for each individual what is the best setup without knowing way too many parameters including conditions on race day that you really have no idea about.
The HED JET 6+ is arguably up there with the best wheels aerodynamically based on independent wind tunnel data. Unfortunately we don’t get to see a lot of Reynolds data but I would suspect the differences are very small. The practical application part comes in with things like braking. Learning to brake later in a corner, and aluminum is a better material to do that with than carbon, and that can save you time but nobody ever talks about. So can being more confident on a wheel for that matter and lower tire pressues of a 21mm internal versus 16mm could result in less vibration to the body and thus better running over the marathon.
When it comes down to it. If I coached athletes and they came to me and side I can purchase this or that. I would definitely recommend the JET 6+. I don’t think they are going to be an slower, I actually think they will be faster, run better, be less stressed, and won’t have to worry about swapping out the braking pads before the race.
You likely have a BackCountry/CC account rep assigned to you, even if they haven’t reached out directly. If you don’t know who it is, call them and ask. If they’ve emailed you, I would recommend emailing them before making any purchase.
I already have a set of HED JET+ plus a Disc as well. Definitely don’t need anymore wheels at this point.