Heavier rear wheel?

boneyjoe
boneyjoe Posts: 369
edited May 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Due to a hub problem, I've substituted an older, heavier rear wheel (on a carbon-framed HT) for the next couple of weeks (incl a race on Sunday). Seems ok, but handling feels a bit weird, especially around corners. Is this a sensible thing to do? - any thoughts or similar experiences?
Scott Scale 20 (for xc racing)
Gary Fisher HKEK (for commuting)

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    should make very little difference, Unless there is something wrong with the wheel.


    If the rim is not the same width you will have a different tyre profile that could effect feel and grip.
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  • boneyjoe
    boneyjoe Posts: 369
    Thanks nicklouse. Think I'll give it a shot. The back wheel feels a bit squidgy round the corners with the 1.5 road tyre on there at present, but hopefully this will be les noticeable off-road with a 2.1. Its does feel quite weird though tbh, I think because the bike is so light (about 10kgs), and so the added weight / rotating mass at the back is very noticeable. Enjoyed honking it on some climbing intevals yesterday, so if I can survive the decents and twisty singletrack, should be ok. Also looks like a dry weekend, which will help!
    Scott Scale 20 (for xc racing)
    Gary Fisher HKEK (for commuting)

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