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2017-11-24 12:24 PM


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Subject: Wheel Set for triathlon and road : which one should I choose?
Hello.
I want to get a new wheelset to use for training and racing that I can use on both triathlon and road bike. I’m trying to decide between Zipp 404 FC or Zipp 404 FC front wheel and Knight Composite 65 with DT 240 hub for back wheel.
I’m trying to decide between this two because I have two good prices for that ones. And what’s best: clincher or Tyre ?
Thanks in advance.


2017-11-24 9:07 PM
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The Zipps are nice wheels. Don't know anything about the Knight wheels. I would compare the price against a new set of HED Jet Blacks or FLO 60's...nice wheels too.

For clincher tires, you can't go wrong with a set of Continental GP 4000S II. Probikekit and Wiggle have them at reasonable prices.
2017-11-25 8:52 AM
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Ron,

Based on how few posts you've made, I'm guessing you are kind of new to tri's. It's too early to buy the high end carbon fiber wheels. work on your engine instead. Buy some Shimano wheels that are NOT tubeless ready. They are durable and the cone / race bearing system is smoother than the replaceable bearing package most wheels now use. While the ride of a tubeless tire is reported as better, repairing a flat is more complicated. If you mount a clincher and tube on a tubeless rim, the rim tape can shift around, the tube can develop an aneurism and rupture. Wheel manufactures have chosen the recessive path in wheel technology. Also be careful of load limits for lightweight wheels. Williams Wheels posts those limits. Other don't.
2017-11-25 12:23 PM
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Subject: RE: Wheel Set for triathlon and road : which one should I choose?
Originally posted by filipe720

Hello.
I want to get a new wheelset to use for training and racing that I can use on both triathlon and road bike. I’m trying to decide between Zipp 404 FC or Zipp 404 FC front wheel and Knight Composite 65 with DT 240 hub for back wheel.
I’m trying to decide between this two because I have two good prices for that ones. And what’s best: clincher or Tyre ?
Thanks in advance.


Zipp wheels are a good choice, DT Swiss hubs are also good components but not sure about the Knight brand.

You mention 404 FC twice for the front in your message.....

If I had some Zipp carbon wheels I would not use them for training (unless I had lots of money to have spares etc.). I would find a good pair of sturdy wheels specific for training then switch to the Zipps for training.

Clincher tires are much easier to repair, especially on the road. Very little benefit in terms of racing nowadays.

I've been racing for 8+ years now and still don't have any fancy wheels, just stock that came with my bike. You can be fast without them.

In case you haven't read up on the benefits here's some ballpark figures going from stock wheels to say, Zipp 404 types:

Olympic Distance: 0:35-0:45 faster over 40 km (25 mi.)
Half Iron: 1:15-1:40 faster over 90 km (56 mi.)
Ironman: 2:30-3:20 faster over 180 km (112 mi.)

A good tool to use to compare wheel types and other factors effecting cycling performance try bestbikesplit.com

With deeper wheels (Zipp 808's, disc in rear etc. you can shave over a minute on 40K and over 5 minutes over a full iron distance.

If I had the extra $$ I would have those cool looking wheels but for now I just work on the engine


2017-11-25 1:39 PM
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I’m doing triathlon for three years (half distance). I’m searching for a wheelset that I can afford (zipp at the moment with a good price) and that I can train with. That’s why I’m trying to find a wheelset with a good value (my limit is 1400$) and that I can use to train and compete.
2017-11-25 2:26 PM
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2017-11-25 2:47 PM
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As a follow-up, I looked at NASHBAR and they have Shimano WH-RS81-C50-CL for $900. They won't disappoint, and you have $$$ left over to buy a set of Shimano WH-RS81-C35-CL for $677 as a training set / back-ups.
2017-11-25 2:52 PM
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Didn't read all the replies, but FLO had 40% off this weekend... not sure if the deal is still going.
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