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jfuria
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Posted:8/28/2005 8:01:20 PM

I am a Pennsylvania rider new to TT's and have been following tht SoCal forum this summer. The forum is loaded with helpful information and is great for a newbe like me. I am seeking advice regarding TT wheels (I know it has been discussed in the past). I am 5 foot 7 inches, 132 pounds, and ride a small Giant TCR zero. I have the aerobars, but want to add a very good set of wheels. I am seeking a very good pair of light, deep rim, aero wheels....they can be expensive. Not sure if they should be 650 or 700 (I have never riden 650s), not sure if I should purchase disc. Finally, maybe it's best just to buy an off the shelf, Cervelo or something equivalent. Any advice appreciated.

Grant Sample
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Posted:8/29/2005 11:39:38 AM

Just how expensive are you willing to go here? There is a wide range of wheels available to you if money is no obstacle. Personally I don't htin kyou can go wrong with Zipp. The 404 is light, strong and fast. Good all around fast wheel. I have a set of these myself and I have been nothing but happy with them. If you have never ridden 650's then I would just stick with the 700's. Not because they are bad but if you switch wheel size then your going to have to switch bikes too as a 650 won't fit on your 700 frame. Hold off on the disc for a while. Get some strenght built up and then spring for one. I got a disc about a year after I started TTing. I noticed a large improvement in my time. To the tune of about 40 seconds over a 20K TT. Cervelo's are nice but I have to give a sponsor plug here and tell you to at least take a look at Javelin. Great bike, and great people. Scott will treat you right.

jfuria
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Posted:8/29/2005 1:53:14 PM

Thank you for the great advice. I will stick with the 700s. I am considering Zipp, Hed, Renn, and any other light, aero high performance wheel. I have not bought much gear lately so I can spend a lot on these wheels (not really sure what the medium to high end will cost, but I will pay it. After getting a taste of TTing this year, I really found I like it and want to go to my next TT with a good set up). I borrowed a pair of Spinergy Revs for this weekends TT and found them nice, but too heavy. Finally, my research seems to indicate that the Cervelo, Trek and a few others make really good TT bikes. Although I would like to get the wheels first (as everyone tells me this is the most bang for the buck), I also am looking for a bike. I will do some homework on the Javelin. Any thoughts on wheels/bike for a relatively small rider appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help!!

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