efore you judge a wheel by its weight, there are a few things to consider:
Despite of what you have been led to believe, weight is not everything! It certainly should not be the only thing to consider when making your high-performance wheel purchase. The wheels on your bike will take far more punishment than any other component. Isn't it a good idea, therefore, to make sure that your wheels are one of the most durable components? Also, your wheels are very instrumental in how your energy is transferred into motion.
Consider this: a bottle cage is a bottlecage. OK, there are some bottle cages that are much nicer than others, and that hold the bottles in place better, but, they have one simple task of holding the bottle in place while you ride. They are not effected by the rider's weight, or much by the rider's style. Most importantly, they are not a factor in the transmission of power from the rider to the wheel. Price and performance aside, if you have to choose between a 1 lb. bottle cage, and one that is 10 grams, you are going to choose the one that weighs 10 grams because you know that both are going to do the same job, right?
Unfortunately, the wheels on your bike are effected by the riders weight and style, the type of terrain that you ride on, and other factors. A super light wheel may look good on paper, but under-building a wheel for weight's sake can cause a variety of performance problems, including durability, safety, and efficiency. A light wheel can feel impressive when you pick it up, but how it handles and reacts on your bike may be a different story.
Consider two identical wheels for a road bike: one has the tire inflated to 100psi., and the other has the tire inflated to 25psi. Which wheel will be faster? The one with the 100psi tire, right? Of course. Why? Because the rolling resistance is much lower on the wheel with the 100psi tire. The same thing applies on your automobile- if the tires are under-inflated, your gas-mileage can suffer, and excess heat can build up causing premature wear and possible failure. Heat can only come from energy, so energy is being lost.
The same principles apply to a "spongy" ultra-light-weight wheel. Not only can it be aerodynamically inferior, with its wider frontal area, and a bunch of spokes stirring up the wind like an eggbeater in batter, but the "sponge-like" nature of the wheel can rob you of the energy that you are trying so hard to use for the sake of motion. Energy is being stolen away from you with each little flex of a flimsy wire spoke.
When you bought your frame, you considered its geometry and construction as to how it relates to power transmission. Too soft a frame can be comfortable, but how much of your energy is being lost before it gets to the wheel? How about your wheels? Did you consider how they would perform in the real world, or did you just put them on a scale and count grams?
It all comes down to this: We make high-performance wheels without sacrificing durability, or the safety of the rider. We make aerodynamic superior wheels that are fast. The wheel construction insures low rolling resistance and effective power transmission. They may be a little heavier than some, but are you going to ride them, or weigh them? If you are looking for high-performance wheels, chances are you are going to spend a lot of money. Shouldn't they be durable, low-maintenance, safe, and efficient? If they aren't all of these things, they aren't worth your time or money.
Did you know that each spoke on your current wheel is a maintenance point that will need attention some day? You can eliminate 64 maintenance points by replacing your 32 spoke wheels with Aerospoke carbon wheels. .
"I ride my bike consistently every day, keeping detailed performance logs.. I recently lent my front Aerospoke to a friend who wanted to try it. I put my old wheel back on my bike so that I could keep riding. On my next ride, I noticed that my average speed was down about 1 mile per hour. I felt like I was dragging something. I decided to ride the bike like that the rest of the week to see if it was just a fluke. I was consistently averaging 1mile per hour less. When I put the Aerospoke back on the next week, my averages immediately went back up 1 mile per hour. I love the wheels. They really do work! My friend should be calling you soon for his own set. He didn't want to give it back. Thank you Aerospoke! "
efore you judge a wheel by its weight, there are a few things to consider:
Despite of what you have been led to believe, weight is not everything! It certainly should not be the only thing to consider when making your high-performance wheel purchase. The wheels on your bike will take far more punishment than any other component. Isn't it a good idea, therefore, to make sure that your wheels are one of the most durable components? Also, your wheels are very instrumental in how your energy is transferred into motion.
Consider this: a bottle cage is a bottlecage. OK, there are some bottle cages that are much nicer than others, and that hold the bottles in place better, but, they have one simple task of holding the bottle in place while you ride. They are not effected by the rider's weight, or much by the rider's style. Most importantly, they are not a factor in the transmission of power from the rider to the wheel. Price and performance aside, if you have to choose between a 1 lb. bottle cage, and one that is 10 grams, you are going to choose the one that weighs 10 grams because you know that both are going to do the same job, right?
Unfortunately, the wheels on your bike are effected by the riders weight and style, the type of terrain that you ride on, and other factors. A super light wheel may look good on paper, but under-building a wheel for weight's sake can cause a variety of performance problems, including durability, safety, and efficiency. A light wheel can feel impressive when you pick it up, but how it handles and reacts on your bike may be a different story.
Consider two identical wheels for a road bike: one has the tire inflated to 100psi., and the other has the tire inflated to 25psi. Which wheel will be faster? The one with the 100psi tire, right? Of course. Why? Because the rolling resistance is much lower on the wheel with the 100psi tire. The same thing applies on your automobile- if the tires are under-inflated, your gas-mileage can suffer, and excess heat can build up causing premature wear and possible failure. Heat can only come from energy, so energy is being lost.
The same principles apply to a "spongy" ultra-light-weight wheel. Not only can it be aerodynamically inferior, with its wider frontal area, and a bunch of spokes stirring up the wind like an eggbeater in batter, but the "sponge-like" nature of the wheel can rob you of the energy that you are trying so hard to use for the sake of motion. Energy is being stolen away from you with each little flex of a flimsy wire spoke.
When you bought your frame, you considered its geometry and construction as to how it relates to power transmission. Too soft a frame can be comfortable, but how much of your energy is being lost before it gets to the wheel? How about your wheels? Did you consider how they would perform in the real world, or did you just put them on a scale and count grams?
It all comes down to this: We make high-performance wheels without sacrificing durability, or the safety of the rider. We make aerodynamic superior wheels that are fast. The wheel construction insures low rolling resistance and effective power transmission. They may be a little heavier than some, but are you going to ride them, or weigh them? If you are looking for high-performance wheels, chances are you are going to spend a lot of money. Shouldn't they be durable, low-maintenance, safe, and efficient? If they aren't all of these things, they aren't worth your time or money.
Did you know that each spoke on your current wheel is a maintenance point that will need attention some day? You can eliminate 64 maintenance points by replacing your 32 spoke wheels with Aerospoke carbon wheels. .
"I ride my bike consistently every day, keeping detailed performance logs.. I recently lent my front Aerospoke to a friend who wanted to try it. I put my old wheel back on my bike so that I could keep riding. On my next ride, I noticed that my average speed was down about 1 mile per hour. I felt like I was dragging something. I decided to ride the bike like that the rest of the week to see if it was just a fluke. I was consistently averaging 1mile per hour less. When I put the Aerospoke back on the next week, my averages immediately went back up 1 mile per hour. I love the wheels. They really do work! My friend should be calling you soon for his own set. He didn't want to give it back. Thank you Aerospoke! "
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