Easton "TT" front hub, or: Are narrow flanges more aero?

On Oct 10, 6:11 am, "[email hidden]" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Saw this:http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/tech/shows/interbike07/index.p...

But I thought the consensus (ha!) was that flange width didn't make a
significant difference, aerodynamically?

Wouldn't narrower flanges also make the wheel more flexible (smaller
lateral bracing angle)?

Woud such a wheel make a good "everyday" training wheel (with the
occasional race) or would the wider version be better? Wider version
pictured here:http://www.eastonbike.com/PRODUCTS/WHEELS/wheel_tempest_II.html

'Significant' is the key. Significant time loss if the wheel goes to
hell should be considered. Use a more standard wheel, the differences
are teeny, tiny.

Quoted message said:

Saw this:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/tech/shows/interbike07/index.php?id=/photos/2007/tech/shows/interbike07/interbike076/Easton_aero_front_hub

But I thought the consensus (ha!) was that flange width didn't make a
significant difference, aerodynamically?

keyword: "significant".

Quoted message said:

Wouldn't narrower flanges also make the wheel more flexible (smaller
lateral bracing angle)?

yes. marginally, for two otherwise identical rims and spoke counts. if
the rims or spoke counts are different, all bets are off.

Quoted message said:

Woud such a wheel make a good "everyday" training wheel (with the
occasional race) or would the wider version be better? Wider version
pictured here: http://www.eastonbike.com/PRODUCTS/WHEELS/wheel_tempest_II.html

wider is better. that wheel is for the purpose stated - time trialling.
would get you to you coffee shop ok though.