Cyclocross Wheels - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T22:05:25Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/1198434:Topic:5172?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A5734&feed=yes&xn_auth=nonot familiar with the escape…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-12:1198434:Comment:57402008-08-12T16:41:13.188Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
not familiar with the escape rims but reflexes have been good to me, just be sure to build up the glue in the center area as they're pretty deep and it's easy to just glue the edges.<br />
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double butted spokes tend to be stronger and lighter, a nice combo. just not cheaper. i'd go with DB spokes and brass nipples, esp. if you live anywhere you might get a lot of moisture or salt. those elements make it easy for an alloy nipple to corrode and crack when truing, a big inconvenience since you can't…
not familiar with the escape rims but reflexes have been good to me, just be sure to build up the glue in the center area as they're pretty deep and it's easy to just glue the edges.<br />
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double butted spokes tend to be stronger and lighter, a nice combo. just not cheaper. i'd go with DB spokes and brass nipples, esp. if you live anywhere you might get a lot of moisture or salt. those elements make it easy for an alloy nipple to corrode and crack when truing, a big inconvenience since you can't replace a nipple with a tire glued on...<br />
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rolling tires - yes, it's good to be paranoid of this, so that you'll be careful in gluing so that it won't happen. rolling a tire can be pretty dangerous esp. at speed and on pavement. lots of thin layers of glue. we'll have a how-to in our next issue too but maybe you won't want to wait that long.<br />
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good luck! I just picked up a new Trek X…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-12:1198434:Comment:57342008-08-12T15:49:21.942ZKillerBhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KillerB
I just picked up a new Trek XO1 wih Bontrager Race wheels. I'm frankly not expecting great things out of them but hopefully I will get a little use out of them for training (cross practice and off season road riding) as I only weigh 150 lbs.<br />
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I am thinking of having a pair of tubie wheels built up. Couple questions:<br />
Mavic Reflex or Velocity Escape rims?<br />
Double butted spokes?<br />
Should I worry about rolling tires? I'll glue them on nice and tight but I'm no pro team mechanic.
I just picked up a new Trek XO1 wih Bontrager Race wheels. I'm frankly not expecting great things out of them but hopefully I will get a little use out of them for training (cross practice and off season road riding) as I only weigh 150 lbs.<br />
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I am thinking of having a pair of tubie wheels built up. Couple questions:<br />
Mavic Reflex or Velocity Escape rims?<br />
Double butted spokes?<br />
Should I worry about rolling tires? I'll glue them on nice and tight but I'm no pro team mechanic. I guess my concern with carbo…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-11:1198434:Comment:56812008-08-11T21:13:57.967ZMr. Presidenthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DaveBradley
I guess my concern with carbon rims would be the braking track. Wet carbon with even good pads could spell disaster. Great weight and some specific advantages, but braking...or slowing down seems like it would suffer.
I guess my concern with carbon rims would be the braking track. Wet carbon with even good pads could spell disaster. Great weight and some specific advantages, but braking...or slowing down seems like it would suffer. If you're going to shell out…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-11:1198434:Comment:56752008-08-11T20:25:58.607ZEchappe Equipmenthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/echappe
If you're going to shell out for a wheelset for cross, it ought to be tubular at the very least. If you really want to go for it, a deep carbon tubular will be best. The higher the nipple from the grass and mud, the better. You just need to balance the weight with the function.<br />
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If you're going to shell out for a wheelset for cross, it ought to be tubular at the very least. If you really want to go for it, a deep carbon tubular will be best. The higher the nipple from the grass and mud, the better. You just need to balance the weight with the function.<br />
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<a href="http://www.racewheelrental.com/cyclocross.php">Echappe Equipment Cyclocross Wheels</a> i agree with making the switc…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-11:1198434:Comment:56362008-08-11T16:31:08.706ZChristine "Peanut" Vardaroshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChristinePeanutVardaros
i agree with making the switch to tubulars. I also second the motion for challenge grifos. I even prefer them way over dugasts which i flatted almost immediately. i ride Reynolds wheels and the worst damage i did to them all season was rip one of the stickers off using a high pressure hose for the 25th time on them.
i agree with making the switch to tubulars. I also second the motion for challenge grifos. I even prefer them way over dugasts which i flatted almost immediately. i ride Reynolds wheels and the worst damage i did to them all season was rip one of the stickers off using a high pressure hose for the 25th time on them. Tubulars. The best single upg…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-09:1198434:Comment:54652008-08-09T03:06:59.419Zvanwacxhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/vanwacx
Tubulars. The best single upgrade you can make for your bike. DA hubs with Reflex rims or DT hubs with Reflex rims. Griffo Challenges unless you've got the coin for Dugast.
Tubulars. The best single upgrade you can make for your bike. DA hubs with Reflex rims or DT hubs with Reflex rims. Griffo Challenges unless you've got the coin for Dugast. the biggest concern in my exp…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-07:1198434:Comment:53472008-08-07T06:19:52.371Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
the biggest concern in my experience is the freehub - that thing needs frequent lube since there's really just a seal/dustcap between the freehub and the wheel. without maintenance, it can get sticky in there, and your coasting speed actually gets robbed. everyone wants to go ceramic for small gains but if you've got any coasting in a race, you can do much worse with a sticky ksyrium freehub. with 'cross, maintenance is obviously more important because of the dirt and hosing off of the bike.…
the biggest concern in my experience is the freehub - that thing needs frequent lube since there's really just a seal/dustcap between the freehub and the wheel. without maintenance, it can get sticky in there, and your coasting speed actually gets robbed. everyone wants to go ceramic for small gains but if you've got any coasting in a race, you can do much worse with a sticky ksyrium freehub. with 'cross, maintenance is obviously more important because of the dirt and hosing off of the bike. but beyond that, they have been quite durable for many. a lot of national champions were riding them, although they were tubular versions. Not much help on the Bontrage…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-06:1198434:Comment:53212008-08-06T18:35:18.802ZMark Tuttlehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MarkTuttle
Not much help on the Bontrager question...sorry.<br />
Im staring at some Ultegra take -offs in the gargage and a pair of Mavic ES's.(Black w/one red spoke)Think the ES's will be the right match for my new ride.<br />
Like any wheelset,there are a thousnad opinions.Half the people out there said ES's are no good,other half said awsome.<br />
They have been bullet proof for me but unlike some people,I have had them serviced twice a year,tuned,trued,etc...Take care of the stuff !<br />
The ES's are on my road bike,but…
Not much help on the Bontrager question...sorry.<br />
Im staring at some Ultegra take -offs in the gargage and a pair of Mavic ES's.(Black w/one red spoke)Think the ES's will be the right match for my new ride.<br />
Like any wheelset,there are a thousnad opinions.Half the people out there said ES's are no good,other half said awsome.<br />
They have been bullet proof for me but unlike some people,I have had them serviced twice a year,tuned,trued,etc...Take care of the stuff !<br />
The ES's are on my road bike,but im bored with them on the road and going Carbon for the road.<br />
Anyone hear how the ES's are holding up in the dirt ? those are pretty strong wheel…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-04:1198434:Comment:52232008-08-04T20:21:44.200ZMr. Presidenthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DaveBradley
those are pretty strong wheels. no worries
those are pretty strong wheels. no worries How well should I expect the…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-04:1198434:Comment:52202008-08-04T19:19:41.385ZMikeyDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MikeDonaldson
How well should I expect the Mavic Kysrium SL's to hold up to CX with my 200 lbs weight?
How well should I expect the Mavic Kysrium SL's to hold up to CX with my 200 lbs weight?