I’ve been thinking about upgrading to carbon wheels but ones that aren’t deep welled, or whatever it’s called. It get windy here and I’m 130lbs so I have gotten thrown around before. Any advice is much appreciated!
by mashmarony
I’ve been thinking about upgrading to carbon wheels but ones that aren’t deep welled, or whatever it’s called. It get windy here and I’m 130lbs so I have gotten thrown around before. Any advice is much appreciated!
by mashmarony
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I have a pair of Elite Wheels Edge and super happy. I got the 50mm version but there are other options offered
Not really an advice, but I am in the same situation as you. I am currently between the Zipp 303s and the Leeze CC50 Basic.
Get deep 50mm or even 60mm rims and accept that sometimes you have to live dangerously to look cool.
Take a look at Elite Wheels Drive (directly on their website) not AE. With the recent launch of Drive II, they’re running 20% discount on previous Drive gens. It comes at 1260g and they provide custom wheel options (30,40,45 depth)
Heavily depends on your budget.
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I’m totally happy with my new Aerycs Aero WT 50 (50mm deep). But I weight much more than you – 88kg/194 lbs. I live in a flat often windy area and I would say I do not experience crosswind issues. I’m running them since a few weeks – so not that long.
I think 45mm-50mm deep is pretty optimal looks wise with the ultimate/endurace. Deeper stuff for aeroad and speedmax. Needs to match the frame tubing 🤌
I got Hunt 30mm carbon wheels on sale
Get a set of deep carbon wheels and use your old front wheel on windy days. I’m same as you, 135lb, and hard crosswinds aren’t fun on 50mm. I have a cheap 30mm for the front to use when it’s gusty and it makes a huge difference.
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I was torn between the hunt 50 and the Elitewheels edge 50mm. I went with the AliExpress wheels for the price $$$