These wheels any good?
06-02-05, 03:24 AM
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These wheels any good?
I have been thinking of getting some deep rims for raod racing and maybe for duathlon. I am currently riding 28mm front and 30mm rear, would there be any point in buying these? Slightly more aero and lighter and fitted with faster tyres I know they would be good. But should I just save my money for some DEEP rims like the 58mm American Classics?
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https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/digicart/f...TOKEN=82115678
Token PYROTEC C2 Road Wheelset (TK969)
Our Price : $899.00 NZD
RRP: $2,000.00 NZD
Brand : TOKEN
You Pay : $899.00 NZD
- 38mm height, clincher type with alloy braking surface, 700C Carbon Rims
- Super light weight sealed bearings hubs
& Stainless spokes,
- 20 H/Front, 24H/Rear
- Shimano freewheel body,
- 1700g/set (w/o tires)
PYROTEC:
Token's Pyrotec Carbon Fiber Series components represent the latest developments in carbon fibre technology. Tested to destruction, these components offer the weight to strength ratios that you demand and the performance that you can trust.
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Brendon
https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/digicart/f...TOKEN=82115678
Token PYROTEC C2 Road Wheelset (TK969)
Our Price : $899.00 NZD
RRP: $2,000.00 NZD
Brand : TOKEN
You Pay : $899.00 NZD
- 38mm height, clincher type with alloy braking surface, 700C Carbon Rims
- Super light weight sealed bearings hubs
& Stainless spokes,
- 20 H/Front, 24H/Rear
- Shimano freewheel body,
- 1700g/set (w/o tires)
PYROTEC:
Token's Pyrotec Carbon Fiber Series components represent the latest developments in carbon fibre technology. Tested to destruction, these components offer the weight to strength ratios that you demand and the performance that you can trust.
06-02-05, 03:37 AM
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hmmm....
I kinda like those. $633 USD. Not too bad. A little on the heavy side for the money. However, they are very aero at 38mm, so that is a plus. I don't really know how much of a differance they will produce over what you are using now. Technically they will give you a slightly better time on TT's or in a race, but whether it's worth the money, is up to you.
I know American Classic 420's are 34mm, and a bit lighter around 1450g or so. Also a little less expensive. Not sure if they're available in NZ though.
https://www.amclassic.com/Wheels_420.html
I kinda like those. $633 USD. Not too bad. A little on the heavy side for the money. However, they are very aero at 38mm, so that is a plus. I don't really know how much of a differance they will produce over what you are using now. Technically they will give you a slightly better time on TT's or in a race, but whether it's worth the money, is up to you.
I know American Classic 420's are 34mm, and a bit lighter around 1450g or so. Also a little less expensive. Not sure if they're available in NZ though.
https://www.amclassic.com/Wheels_420.html
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06-02-05, 03:47 AM
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yes, the 420's - the AMs have just become available here in NZ for probably a bit less..... I too thought that the TOKENs were a little on the heavy side :@
but they are more aero *sighs*
but they are more aero *sighs*
06-02-05, 03:50 AM
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now if the online store was selling THESE puppies for not much more.....
TK965WS TOKEN MONO-Q T1 50mm height, Tubular Type, 700C Carbon Rim
<LI>Equipped with:
Super light weight Hubs & Stainless steel spokes
Front: 20Hx2pcs sealed bearings
Rear: 24Hx4pcs sealed bearings
Shimano or Campy Freewheel body for options 1560g/set (w/o tires)
YUM YUM
TK965WS TOKEN MONO-Q T1 50mm height, Tubular Type, 700C Carbon Rim
<LI>Equipped with:
Super light weight Hubs & Stainless steel spokes
Front: 20Hx2pcs sealed bearings
Rear: 24Hx4pcs sealed bearings
Shimano or Campy Freewheel body for options 1560g/set (w/o tires)
YUM YUM
06-02-05, 10:57 AM
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I have never riden these wheels but the company is quite good. I have talked the the owner (a former pro racer) in the past and the company sounds like everything is in place.
Now for the rims, I could not tell you but I like the ones above a little better at the 50 mm side wall heigth.
Now for the rims, I could not tell you but I like the ones above a little better at the 50 mm side wall heigth.
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02-27-06, 05:07 PM
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Reviving this thread as I am curious about the quality of these wheels especially the tubular model, the T1. For the price, they're a bargain. Not as concerned about the weight, because they'd be lighter than my Campy Zonda clinchers anyways. Plus, I'm more interested in an aero wheelset. Anybody have or have tried these?
