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[Closed] carbon rimmed roadwheels

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not really got much idea when it comes to road bikes tbh

have been offered a giant tcr with some carbon deep section rimmed wheels.

they are kooka carba wheels and i cant find much out about them online

its really potholed round my way, i weigh 12 stone, as a general rule will carbon rimmed wheels hold up ok and be comfy?


 
Posted : 01/06/2009 1:16 pm
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Well, pot holes can kill any wheel. If you're riding bad roads, unless you can afford to replace the carbon rims, I would get a second set of wheels for training on and keep the carbon ones for racing (or sell them).


 
Posted : 01/06/2009 1:18 pm
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Are they clincher or sprint rims?


 
Posted : 01/06/2009 1:32 pm
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ap the tyres look very low profile and seem to be glued on..... if that helps at all


 
Posted : 01/06/2009 1:38 pm
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I'd save them for race days, or sell them. You do not want to have a puncture 50 miles from home with glued on tyres!


 
Posted : 01/06/2009 1:43 pm
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a pic of the wheel

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Posted : 01/06/2009 1:43 pm
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You will probably want to budget buying some clincher (ie tyre + tube) wheels as the sprint wheels you have (glued on tubular) are probably not very suitable for everyday riding - unless of course, you race and time trial a lot.


 
Posted : 01/06/2009 1:43 pm
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eBay the wheels and get clinchers instead...


 
Posted : 01/06/2009 1:44 pm