dnuzzomueller

Okay so I want to hear some opinions from the peanut gallery here! I have graduation money that is burning a hole in my pocket, and the wheel upgrade bug is biting. ANyone have a suggestion. I like the idea of some deep dish carbon clinchers (Not going Tubular, sorry). One thing I am nervous about it getting carbon rims, between my slightly more reckless riding style with bumps and curbs, and the need of new pads I am worried about getting fully carbon rims, but if someone wants to convince me that carbon rims are not just a ridiculous weight weenie addition at the expensive of structural integrity go ahaead.

Anyone want to weigh in?

garciawork

Stan's Alpha Comp. LOVE mine. Or you could buy my dream wheelset... Chris King R45's to Stans Alpha 340 rim, DT butted spoked of some sort. Drool.

GDA

You might also want to consider getting a set of '08 or 09 vintage Zipp 404 clinchers. Run about a grand for a really nice set and you will probably be able to sell them for almost what you paid for them another year or two down the road if you ever feel the need to upgrade.

Also, a bearing swap on them takes all of 15 minutes and involves no special tools. Really tough to beat when you consider them on alot of fronts-

Speed and durability
Market perception
Hold their value
Serviceability and ease of repair

kenji666

I have read that there is a problem stopping with carbon rims in the rain. Is that true?

obiwan kenobi

Takes longer to stop in the rain yes.

chado445510

The Boyd wheels would probably be the best value, but Cosmic Carbones are very flashy and cool. I have a set of the SLRs, and I love them. They are Very Durable.

sbxx1985 

Out of those four, I like the Boyds.

canam73

Can anyone comment as to what the downside to the aluminum/carbon rims are (other than weight)? Are there separation issues or is the profile not as aero?

ericm979

I have never heard of an aluminum/carbon rim separating. They might be very slightly less aero than full carbon. The major downside is weight.

But you get reliable braking. Hmm, 250g vs being able to stop on a steep descent? Tough choice.

rschmidt

Hed Jet 4/6's. Aluminum rim with carbon fairing. Also a true 23mm rim width making the ride feel more like tubulars. Get em' you won't regret it.

JohnJ80

I know you don't want to look at tubulars, but if you are going to put this kind of coin into wheels for weight and performance then go all the way to tubulars. The clincher structure adds weight. I made the full change about a year ago and am really glad I did. LOTS less flats, better ride quality etc...

Why don't you want to go tubulars? it's really not a big deal.

J.

SBH1973

+1 for Boyds carbon wheelsets. Great product and nice guy who'll stand by it.

learnmedia

Boyds. I have the 50mm. Love 'em. However, that 1490g weight for the 58s seems overstated. My 50s weighed 1510 with rim tape.

Nick Bain

why don't they just bond a metallic braking surface on to the carbon?

SBH1973

There are plenty of rims with a metallic braking surface bonded to the carbon rim - they add around 200g to the total weight, defeating, in the eyes of many, one of the many purposes of carbon rims: high profile, low weight.

veloboy971

Boyd FTW. One if my buddies rides on GlobalBike, which is sponsored by Boyd - all of their stuff looks awesome and is high quality stuff and one of my teammates just ordered a set of 58's. I'm even considering swapping my Carbones (which are super heavy) for them.

datlas 

I am not voting. Insufficient Data.

Any way you could tell us your weight, riding style, terrain, and goals?

Also are these to be everyday wheels or race-day only wheels?

Thus, unfortunately like 98% of inquiries on BF, the correct answer is "It Depends"

sbxx1985 

Of course, it depends. But that's the case for virtually all BF threads, like you said.

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Check your private PM.

datlas 

Yes, I was thinking of making that factoid my sig but the one I have is too good to give up.