They will also be heavier, and while it's often said that will slow you down uphill the aerodynamic advantages on offer can still be had at low speeds, so in many cases, you won't feel any performance drop when the road points uphill. They can take longer to spin up, so may not feel quite so nimble. Improved rim shapes, from a 'V' to a 'U' have certainly improved matters, but if you live somewhere super windy it's definitely something to consider before purchasing.ĭeeper wheels are usually more expensive too, given the added material involved. However, bombing about on 80mm deep rims in a gale can be a frightening experience, as there is more material to catch crosswinds. In general, deeper wheels will be more aerodynamic, and therefore faster. If you have a road bike that can accommodate wider tyres (32mm isn't uncommon nowadays) then a wider rim (21mm internal or thereabouts) should be on your shopping list.Ĭonversely, if you're still running rim brakes an ultra-modern wide rim may not clear your brakes, so make sure to consult the tech specs of your brakes before spending your hard earned cash. The trend in modern road bikes is moving towards wider tyres, and as such modern wheels have developed wider internal widths to better support this wider rubber, all made possible by casting off the shackles of rim braking in favour of disc. Rim width, tyre and tubeless compatibility, and braking options are going to be considered alongside the usual budget constraints to make sure you get the most for your money. Whether you're after a set of bombproof winter wheels, a race day only set of deep sections, or something in between that you can venture off down a gravel track on then there are going to be a few universal considerations that will inform any choice you make. This stiffness, however, does translate to harsher ride quality. This spoke arrangement makes for a surprisingly robust rear wheel that has quite a lot of snap when you put the gas on.
Using what the brand called a C17 rim, it's milled to reduce weight and sees a differentiated rim height and the brand's Mega-G3 Spoke pattern. The rims are supremely stiff and have now been widened (22mm) to better pair with wider tyres.
#Scribe wheels upgrade#
With the backing of the world's largest online cycling retail group, you can bet they'll make a great upgrade from your bike's stock alloy wheels.Ĭheck out our Prime BlackEdition 38 carbon wheelset review to learn more about these wheels.Īs one of Campagnolo's best selling wheels, the Zonda is a lightweight alloy training wheel. They are from an open mould - as many are these days - so while the aero performance is unconfirmed, they seem to hold speed well at 30km/h and above. They come tubeless-ready straight out of the box, and we've managed to set them up with various tyre models with little more than a cheap track pump. They're competitively light at 1,540 grams, and while the 19mm isn't at the cutting-edge of design, they play nicely with both 25mm and 28mm rubber, spreading the casing smoothly across the rim and providing plenty of sidewall support for lower tyre pressures. You'll need cone wrenches if you wish to switch hub end capsĪs with everything from Wiggle-CRC's own component manufacturer Prime, these BlackEdition 38 wheels help to change perceptions of carbon fibre's premium price point.
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