Subject: RE: Wheel setup question I think it'd be close, but from what I've read, if you're going to buy one aero wheel, buy a front wheel first. From what I've read, the front wheel has more of an impact on increasing the aerodynamic characteristics of a bike than does the rear wheel. The front encounters the wind first, while the rear is sheilded somewhat all of the "stuff" in front of it (seat tube, rider's legs, etc.). This is from the HED web site FAQ: "Q. I can only afford one wheel, so which should it be? A. The front wheel breaks the wind first, so this is the most important of the two. In certain conditions, a front wheel will save twice as much as the rear. However, it also depends on the model of wheel, because a rear disc will provide at least as much performance as any other aero design on the front." So, at least in HED's opinion, get a front, unless you're going to get a rear disc. Edited by run4yrlif 2006-01-18 6:52 AM
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