full carbon wheels?

milesaway
milesaway Posts: 7
edited December 2007 in Workshop
Looking for a set of 50mm deep (rim) wheels for tyres. What are okay for a guy around 90kilos? And where should I look? I am new to forums and not sure if this is even the place to ask.

ta

Milesy

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  • wildmoustache
    wildmoustache Posts: 4,010
    for clinchers or tubs?

    what's your budget?
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    While I'm not a fan of full carbon wheels (I like the aluminum braking surface better) I
    have a Hed 3 (3 spoke)rear wheel(alum. brake surface). Don't have any problems with it and it's seen
    it's fair share of mileage. I weight 200 pounds and not a problem. The only thing I
    would caution you about is that most carbon wheels are expensive and when, and if,they
    break, they're broke forever.

    Dennis Noward
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    If you're planning on road racing you can't use a tri-spoke or similar - you have to use a conventional spoked wheel, but they're OK for TT's and triathlons. Many carbon wheels are fairly flexy due to their low spoke count, so you're probably looking at something like a Campagnolo Bora, Fulcrum Carbon or Reynolds - all have excellent reputations. Lots of people are happy with Planet-X - probably the best value going, but less sure about their stiffness and durability for a heavy rider.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • schlepcycling
    schlepcycling Posts: 1,614
    HED do offer the full carbon Stinger in a 50mm rim depth.
    'Hello to Jason Isaacs'
  • vitesse169
    vitesse169 Posts: 422
    Hi - I got a pair of Corima HM 4 spoke carbon wheels off ebay, fantastic for TT's...

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