carbon clinchers - whats the hot ticket ?

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Caballero

I'm a tubular rider, have been for going on 21 years this year but have only ever ridden carbon tubulars and clinchers in aluminum.

However, Due to an accident a couple of years ago (which some here might remember) and the after effects and weakness in my hand I'm unable to remove a tub in the event of a flat (which happened yesterday). after a lot of blood, sweat and cursing i got it changed after 40 minutes ! but it made me decide to get some clinchers for everyday.

So, whats the current favorite for Clincher, Rim brake, around 25-35mm. not interested in tubeless.

Id love some FSE 35 Carbon ti but that seems a stretch now as theyve gone under !

Thinking -

Enve 2.2/3.4
Ksyrium pro carbon sl/ cosmic pro carbo sl
bora wto (running 9150 di2)
fulcrum speed 40c

what else is out there ?

BTLOS.com

[Mikej]

Originally Posted by ltwtsculler91

^ confirmed with a Trek rep that they're (thankfully) keeping the XXX's around for at least another year if not more for rim models as they still sell a bunch aftermarket...

Nice, I'm going to try to score a set.

[Jeff N.]

Originally Posted by Jef58

Fulcrum Racing Zero in carbon is a good all around wheel. I am partial to Campagnolo hubs and will always be my fist choice in a wheel set.

Absolutely. Hard to beat.

[AngryScientist]

i didnt read through the thread, but a small warning:

if you have compromised hand strength, tubeless wheels with road tires might prove a bit of a challenge. sometimes i'm surprised at how much thumb pressure is required to unseat the beads of road tires on tubeless rims that really grab them, especially if they have been on the rim for a while. something to consider.

[msriddle]

Do the BTLOS rims have decals that can be removed?

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by msriddle

Do the BTLOS rims have decals that can be removed?

They can be ordered w/o decals(done that)..Probably can come off as well..haven't tried that. Not under a clear coat. BUT really nice rims..built a few sets..takes about 3 weeks to get 'em but very satisfied.

[JohnnyBoston]

After years of being scared to brake on CC wheels I set myself up on current gen ENVE 3.4s.

I now ride my brakes without concern on long steep downhills. They are great.

The textured braking surface does have a unique sound, but isn't bothersome to me.

[Andreas]

Originally Posted by Caballero

However, Due to an accident a couple of years ago (which some here might remember) and the after effects and weakness in my hand I'm unable to remove a tub in the event of a flat

Not sure why you think changing a clincher would be easier?

You can also run tubeless tubulars on you existing wheels:
https://www.velocipedesalon.com/foru...es-54535.html?
https://www.challengetires.com/produ...876?cat=gravel

orange seal, dynaplug etc

[jb_11]

Here's a comparison of many of the recommendations listed above:
https://intheknowcycling.com/best-climbing-wheels/

[ridethecliche]

Originally Posted by Andy sti

I tried to stretch my old 26er wheels into 29ers but I guess I’m just not strong enough...

I blame residency

[tomato coupe]

Originally Posted by Caballero

Id love some FSE 35 Carbon ti but that seems a stretch now as theyve gone under !

what else is out there ?

I gave my wife a set of FSE 35s. They’re nice wheels - wish I’d bought another set before they closed up shop.

I have several sets of Black Inc wheels - also very nice.

[rlanger]

If you are interested in filament wound like the FSE wheels, I strongly suggest you checkout Winspace Hyper.

I have the 38mm rim brake version, which come with custom hubs, ceramic bearings, carbon spokes and weigh in at 1267gr.

They are incredibly stiff too, are just amazing to ride, and braking performance is on par with my Fulcrum Racing Zero alloy wheel set. And they don't make any noise either. Braking is a bit reduced in the wet, but not so much that I've been concerned. And that's with the generic brake pads supplied by Winspace.

Only downside, they are tubeless ready, and as Angry pointed out, the tire can be a little bit difficult to separate from the bead. I'm running Continental GP5000 25s and while they are a breeze to install, they are a bit of bitch to remove.

But for the price, I don't think they can be beat.

https://www.winspace.cc/wheels.html

[vqdriver]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

BTLOS.com

Never heard of em but those prices seem nuts. If I configure am I really looking at a set or single wheel?? Normally I pass on no name carbon but your endorsement does say something...

[54ny77]

^^ Agreed.

Are these wheels (rims) any good? Anyone have a view on the graphene vs. non-graphene brake track? I have a pair of smooth brake track wheels from Edge and stop pretty well with the black prince pads. Buddy of mine has the textured surface from Edge (Enve) on a newer set and they stop well too but make an annoying bzzzzzzzzz when soft braking to a stop. Drives me nuts! The BTLOS site says textured surface it cuts brake track heat in half, however. Kinda like a ventilated car disc vs. non-ventilated, I guess?

[Waldo]

**** Bora clincher rims...