Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Using different wheels; more on carbon and damping; and torque-wrench warning [velonews.com] - Triathlon Week

Triweek Newsbot · 02-09-2005, 06:03 PM

FEBRUARY 08 - Dear Lennard, I have two sets of wheels I use for my bike with two different sets of clinchers, each with a different maximum-pressure rating. My race wheels have tires with a max pressure rating of 116 psi (Michelin Pro Race). However, my training wheels have tires with a max pressure of 145 psi (Vredestein Fortezza Tri Comp). I use my training wheels as my pit wheels while racing. If I have to change a wheel during a race, will the different pressures between the front and rear cause me handling problems or other dangers? Secondly, I am 175 pounds and use paired-spoke wheels (Shimano WH-7701) to race. I have problems keeping the wh...

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