Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Lightweight Clinchers

Courtesy of weight weenie website

1. 1095g, 2008 Carbonsports Lightweight Standard C, 110kg
2. 1099g, 2008 Lew Racing PRO VC-1, 16/20, 90kg
3. 1120g(A), 2008 American Classic Magnesium Clincher - Sapim Spokes
8. 1250g, 2008 DT Swiss RRC1250, 18/24, C, 90kg
9. 1255g, 2008 American Classic Magnesium Clincher - 28/32
10. 1300g, 2008 American Classic Sprint 350 28/32, 24/24mm
13. 1315g, 2008 FRM FL-R21 Aerolite SL HCB , 24/28,
17. 1350g, 2008 Rolf Prima Elan, 20/24, 23/23mm, A,
19. 1355g, 2008 Mavic R-SYS Clincher, 16/20, 22/26mm, A,
20. 1348g, 2008 HED Ardennes, 18/24
23. 1365g 2008 Bontrager XXX Lite, 20/24, 24/24mm,
24. 1370g, 2008 Fulcrum Racing Light Clincher, 22/24
25. 1386g, 2008 Shimano WH-7850-C24-CL , 16/20, 24/24mm

For the average cyclist, even a change to a lighter set of wheels can be felt almost immediately. It feels 'lighter', your ability to generate speed is quicker. And in a race/criterium situation, this becomes even more important with constant changes in speed.
There however comes a point when the cost benefit ratio of a set of wheels become ridiculous. Here's a list from weight weenie with the highlighted bits of what I deem the most cost effective set of clinchers.
Yours dun fair too badly down the list Mike but with a set of 202/303 tubs weighing less than 1100g, its something to consider.

2 comments:

Killjoy said...

Remember... rotational weight saved is 4 times satic weight..why u think wheelsets cost so much.

AJun said...

So should I go 'lightweight' tubular or 'practical/slightly heavier' clincher?