Wheels - AC420s versus Kysrium Elites

dodgerdog

Just a quick check with the hive mind.

I currently run on a set of Kysrium Elites apart from the bling factor is there much t be gained from a switch to some AC420's.

My Elites are something like 08 or 09 versions so compared with the 2012 420's i guess thetre will be a rotational weight saving but are the any other differences I should factor into my considerations?

I am not seeking to open the wider and perpetual debate on the relative benefits of any and all wheels sets and the merits of handbuilt/factory built which wheels.

Cheers

D-Dog

napoleond

Use your elites until they fail. Then get some more...

paul1000

I've been running 420's for two years now, 8k miles no problems at all, I'm no lightweight either.

Monty Dog

Wind-up both pairs to your max and the AC420s will noticeably feel faster - Ksyriums are strong but not too hot aerodynamically. The downside to the ACs is they aren't as tough and will need regular serviciing - particularly the front wheel bearings which are tiny.

ugo.santalucia

Monty Dog wrote:

Wind-up both pairs to your max and the AC420s will noticeably feel faster - Ksyriums are strong but not too hot aerodynamically. The downside to the ACs is they aren't as tough and will need regular serviciing - particularly the front wheel bearings which are tiny.

... the aerodynamical advantage of a 30 mm rim is mostly in the brochures and in people's heads.
Yes, tiny bearings are also annoying to change... doing it without damaging the tin-can thin hub shell is not the easiest operation

EKIMIKE

ugo.santalucia wrote:

... the aerodynamical advantage of a 30 mm rim is mostly in the brochures and in people's heads.

Amen to that!