Comments on: Speed Tests: Zwift’s Fastest* Wheelsets

By: Marge

Marge — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:25:33 +0000

In reply to Philip. I know the star ratings are only broad strokes, but the top wheelsets here have 4 stars for aero, and the tri spoke are 3 stars for aero (and 1 for weight), which suggests to me that if you already have a great wheelset you should stick with it for now!

By: Philip

Philip — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:34:14 +0000

In reply to Eric Schlange. Oh pants I've unlocked them but don't know if they are worth using in a race. I need all the help I can get at my age and weight!

By: Eric Schlange

Eric Schlange — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:31:41 +0000

In reply to Philip. Don't know yet... I need to unlock 'em then test 'em!

By: Philip

Philip — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:59:52 +0000

What are the spin to win tri spoke wheels?

By: Ray Russell

Ray Russell — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:20:48 +0000

In reply to Aidan. Thanks so much Aidan, that clears things up. I went for the all-rounder 62 option. When I earn more drops I might also invest in the disc version and change them out based on the course profile. Thanks again for your reply.

By: Aidan

Aidan — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:10:14 +0000

In reply to Ray Russell.

My understanding is that the star rating is a general classification system. So the 4 stars you see with the 62 actually still has a higher CdA than the DISC which you can see graphically here: https://zwiftinsider.com/charts-wheels/ . The DISC will excel on the flats and struggle on climbs while the 62 is a much more all-rounder, being above 75th percentile in climb and flat performance

By: Aidan

Aidan — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:52:05 +0000

Any merit to pairing climbing frames with aero wheels…particularly in intermittent the rolling hills present in pretty much every Criterium?

Dolphin, Glasgow, Neokyo etc. (Ex: Aethos frame with deep section Zipps)

Obviously weight is weight regardless of what’s contributing to it, but I wonder… do frames and wheels contribute asymmetrically to CdA, thereby creating potential marginal benefits when mixing aero frame/light wheel or vice versa in certain scenarios?

By: Ray Russell

Ray Russell — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:59:44 +0000

Is there much difference between DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT DISC and the non disc version DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT 62. The DISC versions score is Aero **** and weight * while the NON DISC 62 version is Aero **** and weight **** Non disc version is also 255,600 drops cheaper. It would be great to know as plan to buy one of them.

By: Eric Schlange

Eric Schlange — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:47:47 +0000

In reply to Hinko. I've tried to test acceleration, but just couldn't get meaningful enough data out of it.

By: Hinko

Hinko — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:49:48 +0000

Hi Eric,
Your test results are my go-to bible when gearing up for a ride. The fastest wheels are great for maintaining a high speed while the climbing wheels are great up the Alpe. But for race situations, it’s often the short accelerations that are decisive (especially the final sprint of course). Have you done any testing about which wheels are best accelerating? Which wheels (and frame for that matter) should I choose to finally edge out that spint?

Thanks for all your great work!