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09-12.-2007, 04:10 PM
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What is a rear disc worth in terms of speed?
I'm considering making the change to a rear disc. I'm wondering what has been others' experience with regard to increased speed, decreased speed, or no significant difference versus using a deep dish spoked wheel - everything else being equal.
FYI, I race exclusively in an indoor velodrome. |
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11-12.-2007, 09:18 AM
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Re: What is a rear disc worth in terms of speed?
There was a similar thread to this on www.fixedgearfever.com a little while ago. I think the general consensus was that it was worth about 0.1 to 0.2 sec over a flying 200m compared to standard 32 spoke wheels. So I guess it would be worth less compared to a deep-rimmed carbon wheel.
Like a lot of things in cycling (nutrition products, equipment etc.), I think people are too afraid NOT to use one, even though the difference cannot really be measured. (You could throw me into that example!) |
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12-12.-2007, 11:12 AM
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Re: What is a rear disc worth in terms of speed?
Thanks for the reply - Jack-O!
That's a significant difference! A tenth or two in a sprint easily justifies the cost in my book. Gotta get me one... |
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12-12.-2007, 11:33 AM
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