Subject: So, I bought an Aerospoke... Title says it all. I found an Aerospoke rear wheel used on CL for about 80 USD. After getting my cassette switched over to it, I happened to read all of the universal hate directed at them. I can't find wind tunnel data, but there is a lot of anecdotal evidence form Velodrome riders that they are great wheels that offer an advantage. I also read about their supposedly amazing strength for heavier riders (I'm 200 lbs. even )
I can say this. While I was talking with the guy who sold it, I spun the wheel and let it keep spinning on the hub while we talked. The bike was sitting upside down, so the wheel just spun freely...for over four minutes!
At any rate, it makes me feel fast. So that's all that matters now...right?
So, anyone have experience with them? |