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jfuria
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Posted:9/5/2005 9:09:48 AM
Anybody know the relative pros/cons of Hed vs Zip 700 clincher wheels? I am looking to buy a set of really good TT wheels and have it narrowed down to Hed and/or Zip. I probably will buy front/rear non disc combo and then a disc. For me, in order of importance...weight/aero/price ( I am only 135 pounds and do not push a very big gear but I can spin.Any advice appreciated!

Gary Tingley
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Posted:9/8/2005 7:34:56 AM

I can suggest going with a rear disc, a clincher Renn, and outright skipping the rear deep dish wheel. With a disc, you will probably never need to use your rear deep dish unless you are using it for hill climb TT's or racing the Kona Ironman.

Here are some ideas:

Disc clincher 700c: Renn, www.rennmultisport.com

Front 700c clincher: HED H3, Zipp 808

I use both the H3 and the 808, both fast wheels, hard to compare performance between the two.

Best of luck

jfuria
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Posted:9/8/2005 5:48:02 PM
Thank you for the great advice. I think I'm going to go with the Zipp 808 clincher for the front. I am not certain about which disc. Any thoughts regarding the Renn disc vs the Zipp 900? Finally, any advice regarding TT frame appreciated (Cervello vs Cannandale vs Javelin). Again, thanks for all the great advice, this is a super forum! John

Gary Tingley
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Posted:9/8/2005 9:33:54 PM

Call Matt Ford at Rock N Road Cyclery in Mission Viejo for your Zipp 900. Excellent knowledge and service. Performance wise, with exception to the dimpled surface, the Zipp 900 is a little lighter than the Renn, more durable, and may have slightly better bearings.

On the positive side, the Renn is about 1/3 the cost and has an aluminum braking surface, which may be better for stopping in rainy/wet conditions.

I have used both wheels, they are both faster than a deep dish rear wheel. By all means, buy a disc, or you will likely regret it later.

As for frames, the most important element is fit and comfort, so check the geometry of each frame and compare them. Then try out one or two. You can test the Trek TT at Rock N Road and the Cervelo P3SL or P3C at Trek San Diego (they have them in stock). For the Javelin Arcole and Barolo, email me offline and I can help you in your decision.

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