The bicycle wheel market has become more dynamic than ever. Manufacturers have come up with innovative ways to deal with a myriad of problems cyclists face on the road. The 60mm carbon clincher wheelset is a new innovation in the bike wheel market. It is touted as the ultimate upgrade for a more powerful and exciting bike performance.
60mm clincher wheelsets are currently a favorite for those who ride bumpy roads and those who regularly ride wet roads. It has also been recommended by professional cyclists for being superior in power transfer and acceleration. Here are some features and facts that support this statement.
Stronger tires and rear end
Regular wheels require more spokes to support heavy weights. This often results in an uncomfortable ride. The carbon clincher wheelset has fixed this problem by taking fewer but longer spokes, while also ensuring the rim is stronger. It can comfortably carry up to 110 kg of rider weight. It also has an unbreakable Kevlar rim for more convenient braking. For added safety, the wheels feature a glass transition resin system up to 250c.
A lighter and wider wheel
A typical 60mm carbon wheelset has a combined weight of 1,520 grams with a weight of 705 grams at the front and 815 grams at the rear. The lightweight wheels allow the rider to move at higher speeds. In addition, the wheelsets have a wider carbon casing that increases their stability on the road. This also offers great lateral stiffness to better handle irregular wrinkles. The depth is perfect for road wheels, triathlon wheels, and time trial wheels.
aerodynamic blades
The spokes are triple butted, strong and super light. This allows the wheel to better traverse the wind by reducing wind resistance (this is the technology behind the manufacturing of jumbo turbines). Speed matters in riding and the aerodynamic blades allow the rider to achieve it effortlessly. They also have double-edged profiles, which is an improvement over traditional V-shapes. This makes them substantially faster.
plain bearings
The 60mm Clincher Wheelset has done away with cheap ceramic bearings that need regular maintenance and replacement. Instead, it has advanced bearing systems, such as Japanese EZO sealed cartridges that are silky smooth and low friction. These cartridges are maintenance free and have high sphericity. So you are assured of carefree driving and low maintenance costs.
High Quality Adjustable Nipples
Most nipples start to turn sixteen after repeated use. Other brands of teats corrode with humidity in the environment. On 60mm clincher wheelsets, the nipples are corrosion free and an inhibitor lubricant is added to keep them tunable for the life of the wheel.
The 60mm clincher wheelsets outperform the smaller 38mm and 50mm carbon wheels and also non-carbon wheels. The design also complies with the 1980 mandatory bicycle quality standards.
Be sure to also read the Australian Road Safety Regulations 2004 before riding your bike. There is a whole section for cyclists that you should know about.
