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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

There is zero metal in these rims. Which rim...

There is zero metal in these rims.

Which rim makers are denying that disc brakes are here to stay? I'm genuinely curious. It seems to me that rim brake wheel options are getting thinner as time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Compared with tires that are significantly wider...

Compared with tires that are significantly wider than the rim (ice cream cone profile), yes. Matching rim and tires width is more aero. This is a big part of the reason why there has been a trend...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Hmmm...Maybe you're right. That said, some of...

Hmmm...Maybe you're right. That said, some of Zipp's rims don't look very triangle-y...
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

One does not need to know everything about all...

One does not need to know everything about all rims being produced, or be an engineering expert, to recognize current trends in how wheels are being built, and understand the reasons why. Also, just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Right. This is exactly my point. We are at our...

Right. This is exactly my point. We are at our best when our tools compliment our strengths.

In the real world of today's wheel technology, we aren't stuck with extremes of just aero or light. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Valid point that this isn't the racing forum. ...

Valid point that this isn't the racing forum. The same scenarios play out in fast group rides, as well. City limit sign sprints are serious business - LOL.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

IMO, wheel choice for racing is best served by...

IMO, wheel choice for racing is best served by what improves your strengths, more so than what compensates for your weaknesses.

Not all riding in a peloton is easy cruising. More times than I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Sometimes I wonder if you've actually experienced...

Sometimes I wonder if you've actually experienced some of the things you have such strong opinions about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

As mentioned by TC previously, additional weight...

As mentioned by TC previously, additional weight of a heavier wheel isn't all located at the outermost part of the wheel. A heavier axle would not be affected by any rotational effects. A heavier...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

I request a second opinion. ;)

I request a second opinion.

;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

In my early road racing days (late-'90s), I was...

In my early road racing days (late-'90s), I was on a long mountain ride with some friends. One of whom was rolling his new set of Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels. I don't know the exact specs, but they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

You are a marketing department's nightmare - LOL.

You are a marketing department's nightmare - LOL.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Your previous comment about selecting different...

Your previous comment about selecting different depth wheels depending on the route or wind conditions makes a lot of sense to me, based on my own experiences. It sounds like you proved it with your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

That lines up with my sensations.

That lines up with my sensations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

I'm not very sharp with physics math, but I'm...

I'm not very sharp with physics math, but I'm pretty sensitive to what I feel on the road.

I don't think anyone implied that you could store energy to be used after deceleration with a bicycle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

I have read this same thing from multiple sources.

I have read this same thing from multiple sources.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Newer rim profiles might fare better (just...

Newer rim profiles might fare better (just guessing). My 50mm wheels are older Shimano C50s.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Until the wind starts blowing sideways - lol. ...

Until the wind starts blowing sideways - lol. The wheels on my #1 road bike are 35mm(ish) front and 45mm(ish) rear. They do pretty well in crosswinds. My 50mm wheels, however, not so much. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Been there.

Been there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

I don't. I make purchases without needing to...

I don't. I make purchases without needing to justify them with an improved performance metric, or other practical justification. Aesthetics matter to me, and are an important part of my cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Help me understand something...If skinny,...

Help me understand something...If skinny, high-psi, lightweight, tubular tires are the fastest, why are the riders who get paid the most for being as fast as possible not using this setup? Do you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

On a MTB ride recently, grinding my way over a...

On a MTB ride recently, grinding my way over a rocky (but not loose) section, I was vividly reminded of how much power can be lost to vertical deflection. I would expect this plays out in a smaller...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

So a team will put it's non-leader riders on...

So a team will put it's non-leader riders on bikes that make it more difficult for them to do their job helping the leader as effectively as possible? That doesn't make much sense at all.

Do you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Got any examples of this actually being a thing? ...

Got any examples of this actually being a thing?

What I'm seeing from sources like GCN's review of bikes ridden by the World Tour teams at the Tour Down Under, more teams are running tubeless, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,503
Posted By Eric F

Once you are up to speed and rolling along, the...

Once you are up to speed and rolling along, the 50mm wheel will benefit you more. However, the more you have to accelerate the wheel (stop lights, turns, climbs, etc.) aero benefits start to fade,...
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