Clinchers win World ITT

[tigger]

Interesting (if you're that way inclined) newsletter from HED today. I have their Ardennes wheelset as my allround wheel and must say the wider rim is a much better, more comfortable, better cornering and faster ride...

German Powerhouse Takes Victory on Clinchers!

On Wednesday 21st September 2011 Tony Martin powered to his first Time Trial World title around a testing 46.4km circuit in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Despite his convincing 1'15" winning margin over Britain's Bradley Wiggins the other incredible fact was that he was riding a clincher wheel and tyre combination rather that the usual tubular tyre set up.

The intriguing fact that has arisen from Tony Martin's ride is that it is the first ever World Championship Time Trial to have been won on a clincher wheel/tyre combination - the previous 17 editions have all been won aboard tubular tyres.

The only way that this has been made possible is through superior wheel innovation and design. A wider rim and tyre bed on Martin's wheelset allows the clincher tyre to "sit" in a superior fashion with less sidewall deformation. This allows for massively decreased rolling resistance, superior tyre to rim aerodynamics and increased cornering grip.

These benefits, when added to the most advanced, aerodynamic rim profiles available anywhere result in the fastest wheelset in the World.

http://HED Jet 9 Wheelset

 

[dellzeqq]

wow!

Am I right in thinking they're quite heavy, and more suited to the flat?

 

[brockers]

I'd love a pair of Hed Ardennes! Cool wheels..

 

[MacB]

Rider weight limit of 190lbs...that's 3BM out then

 

[amaferanga]

I bet he'd still have won if he was riding tubs....

 

[tigger]

I bet he'd still have won if he was riding tubs....

Yeah definitely maybe!

 

[tigger]

wow!

Am I right in thinking they're quite heavy, and more suited to the flat?

Those Jet 9s are but Ardennes are pretty light. If you've got deep pockets then Scorpios look awesome or Jet 4s. They also offer most of their wheels in a stallion build for over 90kg riders. oh and they do a hire scheme too but looks pricey to me.

 

[MacB]

Those Jet 9s are but Ardennes are pretty light. If you've got deep pockets then Scorpios look awesome or Jet 4s. They also offer most of their wheels in a stallion build for over 90kg riders. oh and they do a hire scheme too but looks pricey to me.

Oh, now that really is superb, they've called the fat bastard option the 'stallion' build...marketing at its finest I say

 

[Jezston]

You know I'm not usually that keen on wheels with big logos emblazened on them, but those wheels look amazing.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Rider weight limit of 190lbs...that's 3BM out then

Thanks for that, Twiggy!

 

[tigger]

Oh, now that really is superb, they've called the fat bastard option the 'stallion' build...marketing at its finest I say

Yeah you gotta like that! Has a better ring than Clydesdale. Although, if you choose the Ardennes CL (as I did), they already come in the strong build, so you can be a stallion in denial

 

[raindog]

Interesting thread. I was reading about those new wide rims last week here
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/interbike-2011-wheel-manufacturers-go-wider-for-2012

I know around 5 or 6 years ago, the mix of tyres/tubs in the pro peloton was about 50/50 - does anyone know if that still stands?

 

[tigger]

Interesting thread. I was reading about those new wide rims last week here
http://www.cyclingne...-wider-for-2012

I know around 5 or 6 years ago, the mix of tyres/tubs in the pro peloton was about 50/50 - does anyone know if that still stands?

Good link Raindog. Hmmm... disc brakes for road bikes... yes please! I've just bought my first MTB and must say I'm very impressed with the superior stopping power and nice progressive feel, it gives you so much more confidence downhill and in the wet. Good to see this developing for cyclocross which will pass on for road use, but my guess is we may see the UCI make it legal for road too within a few years?? Down side is we'll all need new frames and forks!!



No idea about tubs v clinchers in the peloton, always thought it was nearly all tubs?

 

[tigger]

Also re: the wider rim thing, I understand a lot of 25mm tyres are being used now too in the peloton and for time trials.


Its worth noting the HED stinger 4 specs below, as used by Froome and Wiggins on the Vuelta climbs - very wide, light and aero for the way back down!

Wide rims are the way forward for sure!!

TUBULARWEIGHT FRONT560gWEIGHT REAR720gWEIGHT PAIR1280gRIM WIDTH26mmRIM DEPTH46mm

 

[accountantpete]

Also re: the wider rim thing, I understand a lot of 25mm tyres are being used now too in the peloton and for time trials.


Its worth noting the HED stinger 4 specs below, as used by Froome and Wiggins on the Vuelta climbs - very wide, light and aero for the way back down!

Wide rims are the way forward for sure!!

TUBULARWEIGHT FRONT560gWEIGHT REAR720gWEIGHT PAIR1280gRIM WIDTH26mmRIM DEPTH46mm

I'd be a bit sceptical all round.

The Stingers are designed for 22mm tyres.