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Wheels for IM Cozumel!

TriathlonLife

Oct 31, 09 4:30

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Hey All,

No disc allowed for IM Cozumel in four weeks, so here are my options:

- Set of 404s tubular
- Set of 808s clincher
- 404 front with 1080 rear tubular

Obviously, there is a lot of wind expected for the race. They've changed the course 3 times already. The bike now is 3 laps around most of the island. So I have an idea of what I want, but am curious what the group thinks is the right choice.

Mark

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bushpilot

Oct 31, 09 5:54

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [TriathlonLife] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I just trade my 404 rear for a 808, so I have a 606 wheelset right now!

I`ll ride it in Coz with my new Kona Kit...

See ya there!
100% of the shots you don't take don't go in.
Wayne Gretzky

TypeA

Oct 31, 09 6:29

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [bushpilot] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I concur, i have a Felt Da with a 606 wheelset, with the same kona kit, sounds like a trend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift"

DamonHenry

Oct 31, 09 13:14

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [TriathlonLife] [In reply to]	Can't Post

What do you think about running Hed3 wheels front and back?

bushpilot

Oct 31, 09 14:46

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [DamonHenry] [In reply to]	Can't Post

In Reply To:

What do you think about running Hed3 wheels front and back?

Go for it!
100% of the shots you don't take don't go in.
Wayne Gretzky

Davy Jones

Oct 31, 09 20:58

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [bushpilot] [In reply to]	Can't Post

404/1080 combo

Orcaman

Oct 31, 09 21:10

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [TriathlonLife] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I've been to Cozumel and all around the Island. I personally would use your 404/1080 combo. It was very windy both times I was there.

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madracus

Oct 31, 09 21:51

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [DamonHenry] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I got an email with updates from the race and some pro athlete related to the event recommended wheels with laced spokes over 3 spoke carbon wheels, I'm going more conservative with stinger 9/6
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Every morning a gazelle wakes up knowing, it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed...
Every morning a lion wakes up knowing it must outwit and outrun (at least) the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death...
It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes up, you'd better start running.

DamonHenry

Oct 31, 09 22:27

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [madracus] [In reply to]	Can't Post

From the first newsletter - "disc wheels will be strictly forbidden and the front wheel must be of spoke construction". If disc wheels aren't allowed, why do you suppose they specify the front wheel must have spokes? What else is there? Do you suppose a distinction is being made that prohibits a front Hed3?

cwr

Nov 1, 09 2:40

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [DamonHenry] [In reply to]	Can't Post

If they say the front wheel must be spoke construction, that probably excludes hed3 and similar 3 and 4 spoke wheels (xentis, spinergy, nimble). They can be tough to control in gusty weather. Hed3 might be a great choice for the rear though.

Brian Hughes

Nov 1, 09 4:47

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [TriathlonLife] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I agree with Davey jones. 404/1080 is what I am running. Great job in Hawaii. See you in 4 weeks.
Brian Hughes
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DFWTri

Nov 1, 09 8:01

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [TriathlonLife] [In reply to]	Can't Post

808 rear
bringing front 808 and 404 (borrowed).

Test both out on road Thur/Fri before race....
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IM Cozumel
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madracus

Nov 1, 09 8:03

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [DamonHenry] [In reply to]	Can't Post

No it doesn't say forbidden! it just says that this pro athlete and the R.D. recommend laced spokes over carbon spokes because they are according to them "easier to handle" but they only said they recommend! What the second to last letter said was that disc wheel will be strictly forbidden.

So no they don't have anything against hed 3's or deep front wheels, they are just trying to make it safer for athletes that are not used to riding in heavy cross winds. Check the end of the Bike: 9am paragraph, it says "we suggest"

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Every morning a gazelle wakes up knowing, it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed...
Every morning a lion wakes up knowing it must outwit and outrun (at least) the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death...
It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes up, you'd better start running.

TriathlonLife

Nov 1, 09 15:36

Post #14 of 15 (304 views)

Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [Brian Hughes] [In reply to]	Can't Post

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I agree with Davey jones. 404/1080 is what I am running. Great job in Hawaii. See you in 4 weeks.

Thanks Brian. Loved the support during Kona. Can't wait to race with you in Coz - you're going to tear it up!

FWIW, I was planning 404 Front, 1080 Rear...

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iwjocelyn

Nov 14, 09 21:21

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Re: Wheels for IM Cozumel! [TriathlonLife] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I will be using my training wheels. $120 wheelset from Performance Bike :)
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