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k_hase

2008-08-26 2:02 PM

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Subject: renting race wheels for ironman

I'm thinking about this. I've considered buying too, but honestly with the bike crash I just had the money is bit thin and the new bike, while light has some heavyazz wheels on it.

So, I'm thinking racedaywheels.com for IMFL. I know, train like you race and all that, but I'd like to think there is some benefit to finishing my training on the clunkers and that over 112 miles I'll really notice some lighter/more aero wheels.

$140, I'd get to ride them wed/thur/fri pre race. On site rental pickup (you reserve now though) and I could alway switch back to my own wheels if I'm unhappy in the test rides. BUT...I've never had very nice wheels and don't know what difference it would make. What if they are way way used and suck (I've read the horror stories). What if I can't handle the crosswind with an aero wheel?

What are your thoughts?

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1stTimeTri

2008-08-26 2:25 PM

in reply to: #1629497

Iron Donkey

38643

, Wisconsin

Subject: RE: renting race wheels for ironman

k_hase - 2008-08-26 2:02 PM I'm thinking about this. I've considered buying too, but honestly with the bike crash I just had the money is bit thin and the new bike, while light has some heavyazz wheels on it. So, I'm thinking racedaywheels.com for IMFL. I know, train like you race and all that, but I'd like to think there is some benefit to finishing my training on the clunkers and that over 112 miles I'll really notice some lighter/more aero wheels. $140, I'd get to ride them wed/thur/fri pre race. On site rental pickup (you reserve now though) and I could alway switch back to my own wheels if I'm unhappy in the test rides. BUT...I've never had very nice wheels and don't know what difference it would make. What if they are way way used and suck (I've read the horror stories). What if I can't handle the crosswind with an aero wheel? What are your thoughts?

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grit_nugget

2008-08-26 2:25 PM

in reply to: #1629497

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Horse Country

Subject: RE: renting race wheels for ironman

I just got a set of 808s from RDW for IMKY, and have only been on them once. So far the handling is not a major difference. They certainly roll much better, smoother, faster, but balacing on them seems a bit different ... not bad, just different. You can really feel like you are cutting through the wind, but the center of gravity seems to have changed. You will get over it in the first few minutes of riding. If you are concerned about the wheels being too deep, then just go for a set of 404s instead of something deeper. I immediately averaged 1 mph better over a 3 hour ride, so it seems easily justifiable in my mind