Race wheels for vineman half and kentucky full?

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I was looking for advice as to a good setup of race wheels for these two events. I will be renting from race day wheels-I can’t afford my own.
thanks

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Both are fast courses I would go with a rear disk and deep front like an 808.

Edited to add that we did both of these races in 2007. Used disk/808 combo at Vineman (unfortunately disk was destroyed when I was hit by a car at mile 55). Did Kentucky 5 weeks later with a set of Blackwell 100’s, would have run a disk on the back if one had been available.

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For VM I agree with Mike. Go with the fastest combo you can get.

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I rented from them and did the disc and 808 combination-very nice on Vinemane 70.3 course.
I do not know the Kentucky course.

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I ran a disk/808 at Vineman and went 2:31, great wheel combo…

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I did the first IMKY on borrowed 808s and rolled a 5:10. I would ride the same set-up again. It is mainly flat, but unless the course has changed there’s an out-and-back with some short steep climbs. I am 175-180lbs and fear I would flex a disc on the climbs and rub the frame. You could certainly ride a disc, just be prepared to spin up a few short climbs.

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I have done the past two IM KY on 808’s with a wheel cover. I like the rigidity of the 808 on the rear for the climbs.

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808s were great in IMKY for me as well.

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I did the first IMKY on borrowed 808s and rolled a 5:10. I would ride the same set-up again. It is mainly flat, but unless the course has changed there’s an out-and-back with some short steep climbs. I am 175-180lbs and fear I would flex a disc on the climbs and rub the frame. You could certainly ride a disc, just be prepared to spin up a few short climbs.
Can you explain to me what that means, please? I’m doing IMKY (my first) and am thinking of borrowing my friend’s race wheels-a disk in the rear and HED in the front (just not sure what exactly it is right now) I plan on riding them this weekend in a century but I’m curious if I should consider something else. So I guess I’m asking for some advice here. :slight_smile: Does weight play a role in whether a disk is good for you or not? Are disks better used on flat courses than hilly?