Worth swapping Mavic pro for ZIPP rims for PowerTap?

Triathlon Forum
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Hi there,
Was wondering whether made any sense to change the Mavic Open Pro 32 hole rim I have now for a ZIPP 505, 32 hole rim for my PowerTap SL hub…waste of money or more aero advantage? thinking of using the wheel for races too…

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For racing, you can go with the Zipp, but you will be adding weight to your set

Take a look at Velocity, meaning the Arrowhead or Deep V or Fusion, durable al rims

I am building the Powertap SL with Velocity Arrowhead 28h rims, OC rear, anodized red!

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I would consider the Zipps (though I don’t know what 505s are, I’m guessing similar to 404s?), but the Velocitys? Nah, they aren’t very aero at all and not really light, so why bother? I say either go all the way or skip it.

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Thanks Gary and Aztec…I think it’s not worth switching to a 30mm rim…the benefit won’t be that great would it…it’s either ZIPP or forget it…though just seen the prices of the ZIPP rims…forget it!!!

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The Zipps retail for about $400 US each, for clinchers.

You already have the hub, which is the most expensive piece.

I suggest having a wheelset built around it, using Velocity Aerohead rims (405g and 5 colors) and 32h DB spokes rear, and a 24h Chris King hub front with a 24h Aerohead rim, and DB spokes.

This would cost about $400 US for the build, front hub, rims/spokes/nipples.

A much better option to building race worthy wheels. The Aerohead is 25mm, like Dura Ace rims. Nice for road or windy/hilly tri’s.

That is what I am building up (with a 28h SL hub) for the road race bike, using

http://www.wheelbuilder.com/thumbnail.asp?offset=0&deep=2&cid=88