New wheels question

[cabbieman]

Hi. I'm thinking of upgrading my wheels which have disc brakes on. My question is, are all wheels compatible with disc brakes? As you can tell, I'm a newbie and not sure what or which goes where. Is there a dummies guide to wheels?

 

[cyberknight]

You need to buy disc compatible wheels ,it really depends on what bike and wheels you have as there is a few standards regarding axle width , wheel clamping ( quick release, thru axle etc )

 

[cabbieman]

Thanks. I had a quick look and I thought I was entering a minefield. I need to do a lot more homework methinks

 

[tincaman]

Hi. I'm thinking of upgrading my wheels which have disc brakes on. My question is, are all wheels compatible with disc brakes? As you can tell, I'm a newbie and not sure what or which goes where. Is there a dummies guide to wheels?

Tell us what bike you have, and some pics of the wheels, some closeups of the hubs?

 

[I like Skol]

To be frank, at your level of understanding and without knowing what you are trying to achieve through the 'upgrade' I would suggest that as long as your current wheels are working you should stick with them. It is doubtful you will notice much, if any, difference in feel. I certainly don't, but I judge my wheels by reliability and longevity. On the other hand if you have money to waste and want some bling then go for it.....

 

[cyberknight]

To be frank, at your level of understanding and without knowing what you are trying to achieve through the 'upgrade' I would suggest that as long as your current wheels are working you should stick with them. It is doubtful you will notice much, if any, difference in feel. I certainly don't, but I judge my wheels by reliability and longevity. On the other hand if you have money to waste and want some bling then go for it.....

Indeed unless your wheels are made of cheese or weigh a ton each i doubt you will notice much difference, atm i am riding a drop bar hacked mtb with slicks to work, must weigh getting on for 18 kg+ with panniers and compared to my old road bike commuter over my 10 mile commute i am about 2 mins slower max , its only hills i find the extra weight slows me down .
Of course nice wheels are good if you can afford them go for it

 

[cabbieman]

To be frank, at your level of understanding and without knowing what you are trying to achieve through the 'upgrade' I would suggest that as long as your current wheels are working you should stick with them. It is doubtful you will notice much, if any, difference in feel. I certainly don't, but I judge my wheels by reliability and longevity. On the other hand if you have money to waste and want some bling then go for it.....

I was led to believe if I'm going to upgrade anything on a bike then the wheels were one of the best places to start. My cycle buddy always leaves me on a coast or downhill as his wheels just seem to spin better. I am running on 28s opposed to his 25s. Would this make much of a difference.
My wheeler is a Vera Corsa DPD22,double wall, 28/32 formula disc hubs. I'm not at home at the moment so can't take any pictures

 

[cyberknight]

I was led to believe if I'm going to upgrade anything on a bike then the wheels were one of the best places to start. My cycle buddy always leaves me on a coast or downhill as his wheels just seem to spin better. I am running on 28s opposed to his 25s. Would this make much of a difference.
My wheeler is a Vera Corsa DPD22,double wall, 28/32 formula disc hubs. I'm not at home at the moment so can't take any pictures

To many variables , rider weight , wear /smoothness of hubs , type of tyre etc etc

 

[S-Express]

My cycle buddy always leaves me on a coast or downhill as his wheels just seem to spin better.

He's probably heavier.

To be frank, at your level of understanding and without knowing what you are trying to achieve through the 'upgrade' I would suggest that as long as your current wheels are working you should stick with them.

^^ this.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I was led to believe if I'm going to upgrade anything on a bike then the wheels were one of the best places to start

Yet another often repeated / regurgitated pile of manure unfortunately.

 

[vickster]

What's your bike? What's his bike etc?

Maybe he's just quicker, them's the breaks

Slightly realign his brakes so they rub and slow him down




(joke)

You could try lighter, narrower, slicker tyres ... if you're using Marathon Plus that would explain everything...sluggish things (unless he gets slowed by lots of punctures and you don't wait for him )

 

[Milkfloat]

I was led to believe if I'm going to upgrade anything on a bike then the wheels were one of the best places to start. My cycle buddy always leaves me on a coast or downhill as his wheels just seem to spin better. I am running on 28s opposed to his 25s. Would this make much of a difference.
My wheeler is a Vera Corsa DPD22,double wall, 28/32 formula disc hubs. I'm not at home at the moment so can't take any pictures

What tyres do you have? That is where my first 'upgrade' would be focused.

 

[Jody]

Wouldn't light weight wheels make more of a difference climbing and getting up to speed rather than descending

 

[tincaman]

Do your tyres first, I assume you have 28mm Vittoria Zaffiro?

 

[vickster]

@cabbieman see what this chap thinks of his new tyres

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/h...-or-buy-a-new-carbon-bike.209742/post-4796522