Enve vs Zipp vs Hed?
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Enve vs Zipp vs Hed?
I am researching the best set of disc wheels for my road bike. I am not sure which would be best, and am currently looking at Zipp 303 or Enve 3,4/4.5 disc wheel sets, or even Hed, although I am not familiar with the line up in they have. I want a medium depth aero wheel. I had a 302 previously and liked it a lot. Any suggestions with pros and cons, particularly those from personal experience, would be very welcome.
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Save a lot of money and buy some BOYD wheels, in my opinion.
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All of the wheels you've listed are fine, though it's worth mentioning that Zipp has had issues on and off for many years now with hub quality.
But really, you're looking at three quality brands, so it's not like there's a bad choice among them. Does one have a better logo to match your bike? Is one set notably cheaper than the others?
But really, you're looking at three quality brands, so it's not like there's a bad choice among them. Does one have a better logo to match your bike? Is one set notably cheaper than the others?
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With disc wheels, braking is no longer an issue, so there's no need to buy tier1 brands.
Tier2 brands like Boyd, Tokyo wheels, Yoleo, are perfectly fine.
Even the tier3 Chinese disc wheels are fine now that braking isn't an issue (that was their main issue before).
The advent of disc levels the playing field a bit
Tier2 brands like Boyd, Tokyo wheels, Yoleo, are perfectly fine.
Even the tier3 Chinese disc wheels are fine now that braking isn't an issue (that was their main issue before).
The advent of disc levels the playing field a bit
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With disc wheels, braking is no longer an issue, so there's no need to buy tier1 brands.
Tier2 brands like Boyd, Tokyo wheels, Yoleo, are perfectly fine.
Even the tier3 Chinese disc wheels are fine now that braking isn't an issue (that was their main issue before).
The advent of disc levels the playing field a bit
Tier2 brands like Boyd, Tokyo wheels, Yoleo, are perfectly fine.
Even the tier3 Chinese disc wheels are fine now that braking isn't an issue (that was their main issue before).
The advent of disc levels the playing field a bit
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Are they stable during crosswinds? It looks like it's more of a V shape rather than U which is more stable.
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@Robius there's a lot of info on Light Bicycle wheels in this thread https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...le-wheels.html
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@noodle soup Thank you, I will read the thread. It looks like these wheels ticks all the boxes.
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If you're racing and missing the podium (or first place) by seconds you might one want of the big names. If you want the strongest fast wheel available, like for bombing down gravel mountain roads, you might want Enve. Otherwise, the LB option seems pretty compelling based on price and forum experience.
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I ride 24/7 with a HED Jet combo wheelset. 90mm rear and 60mm front. Crosswinds are surprisingly easy to control and almost unnoticeable. If you get used, try to make sure you get the updated SCT profile as I believe this is what makes them much easier to handle in crosswinds. I rode a non SCT 90mm HED Jet prior and noticed a difference.
Climbing is great in them IMO. They aren't "climbing" wheels, but they work extremely well for me and they are super fun on the descents. They look amazing and the HED hubs seem to spin forever. I have no regrets about going deep
Climbing is great in them IMO. They aren't "climbing" wheels, but they work extremely well for me and they are super fun on the descents. They look amazing and the HED hubs seem to spin forever. I have no regrets about going deep
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As anyone who's raced for any length of time knows, gaps at the finish are often not reflective of what happened during the race. Missing a bridge by a few seconds or not being able to close a gap of even a few feet in the middle of the race can mean minutes behind the leaders at the finish.
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I am researching the best set of disc wheels for my road bike. I am not sure which would be best, and am currently looking at Zipp 303 or Enve 3,4/4.5 disc wheel sets, or even Hed, although I am not familiar with the line up in they have. I want a medium depth aero wheel. I had a 302 previously and liked it a lot. Any suggestions with pros and cons, particularly those from personal experience, would be very welcome.
HED.. price is good, performance is good.
Zipp.. why bother.. they lead in nothing.. expensive and hubs are ok at best.
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If you're racing and missing the podium (or first place) by seconds you might one want of the big names. If you want the strongest fast wheel available, like for bombing down gravel mountain roads, you might want Enve. Otherwise, the LB option seems pretty compelling based on price and forum experience.
As anyone who's raced for any length of time knows, gaps at the finish are often not reflective of what happened during the race. Missing a bridge by a few seconds or not being able to close a gap of even a few feet in the middle of the race can mean minutes behind the leaders at the finish.
https://www.hambini.com/blog/post/bi...ne-is-fastest/
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If you choose to go full disc, Zipp makes FLAT discs that are very lightweight. I believe they are a spoke-free construction.
Most other brands do a spoke construction, or more of a V shape to the discs. Or are heavier.
Most other brands do a spoke construction, or more of a V shape to the discs. Or are heavier.
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The big names are't always the most aero.
https://www.hambini.com/blog/post/bi...ne-is-fastest/
https://www.hambini.com/blog/post/bi...ne-is-fastest/
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