Looking for some opinions on what rim depth would look best. The first pic is a pair of 50mm deep rims and the second is the stock 45mm. I’m thinking something deeper and perhaps a mullet style like 60mm front, 70mm rear.
Go with the 50, you already have them and they aren’t much slower than deeper wheels. They’re less susceptible to crosswinds as well
Sfcushions on
In my honest opinion, deeper always looks better. Although I’m sure you’re aware, but going real deep can be sketchy in gusty wind. I love my 808’s, but this time of year on my routes I basically forfeit my ability to take both hands off the bars for any longer than a few seconds
WhoIsPurpleGoo on
I run a 46/56 set. I’ve ridden it as a 56/56, but the effect on crosswinds was a bit more noticeable to me.
jhoosi on
I have 46/52 Light Bicycle Airias on mine. Looks great and performs well during cross winds. I run black tires since tan colored sidewalls on the tires make shallower wheels standout.
hypntyz on
You’re probably overthinking it with only 5mm difference between the choices given. Both look great.
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Go with the 50, you already have them and they aren’t much slower than deeper wheels. They’re less susceptible to crosswinds as well
In my honest opinion, deeper always looks better. Although I’m sure you’re aware, but going real deep can be sketchy in gusty wind. I love my 808’s, but this time of year on my routes I basically forfeit my ability to take both hands off the bars for any longer than a few seconds
I run a 46/56 set. I’ve ridden it as a 56/56, but the effect on crosswinds was a bit more noticeable to me.
I have 46/52 Light Bicycle Airias on mine. Looks great and performs well during cross winds. I run black tires since tan colored sidewalls on the tires make shallower wheels standout.
You’re probably overthinking it with only 5mm difference between the choices given. Both look great.