Planet X 52mm Deep dish bike wheels
One of the first things people tell you to upgrade on your bikes is your wheels. Mass produced wheels often use cheap bearings and ratchet mechanisms on the free wheel assembly, by improving this the wheels will spin more freely. Less friction = less power used and better endurance for the rider. It can also help you go faster.
I decided to opt for a deeper dish wheel of Carbon Fibre construction, carbon is lighter than metal but its main plus is the lack of flex compared to aluminium rims. One thing to bear in mind though is the deeper the wheel the more susceptible the bike is to be twitchy in hi side winds.
Deep dish wheels are often proved in a wind tunnel to offer less wind resistance, in simple terms at 20mph you are using less energy and power to push the bike through the air so in theory you can go faster for longer.
I decided to opt for a deeper dish wheel of Carbon Fibre construction, carbon is lighter than metal but its main plus is the lack of flex compared to aluminium rims. One thing to bear in mind though is the deeper the wheel the more susceptible the bike is to be twitchy in hi side winds.
Deep dish wheels are often proved in a wind tunnel to offer less wind resistance, in simple terms at 20mph you are using less energy and power to push the bike through the air so in theory you can go faster for longer.
Deep dish or shallow?
So you like to go out on a weekend and have a spin with your mates , nothing serious maybe 13-14mph average. Will deep dish wheels help? The truth is not really, they may look awesome but if anything could actually hinder your ride.
On the other hand on a Sunday you're sat on the start line of your local race or time trial you're going to be averaging 22-25mph will these wheels help? In short yes very much so , by how much can vary. Here's what Planet X have to say about these wheels ...
On the other hand on a Sunday you're sat on the start line of your local race or time trial you're going to be averaging 22-25mph will these wheels help? In short yes very much so , by how much can vary. Here's what Planet X have to say about these wheels ...
News Flash: Planet X 52mm Carbon Clinchers win Best Wheel Under £1000 in Bike Radar Group Test!
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At last! The result of extensive testing by Planet X's resident cycling legend Mark Lovatt, these 52mm carbon clincher wheels are fast, light and tough.
With 52mm rims, these wheels weigh just 1796g per pair, for quick acceleration and nimble handling. Because they have CNC-machined aluminium sidewalls, your brakes will still work properly in all conditions and with a polished 3k weave they look great too.
The 52mm depth makes these wheels great fast-riding all-rounders. Use them for crits, general racing, time trials, triathlon and group rides.
Both our new carbon clincher wheels are built on lightweight hubs with 6061 aluminium bodies and high-strength 7075 aluminium axles and freehub body. They turn on super-smooth Japanese-made sealed bearings - two in the front hub, and four in the rear, so they're durable and easy to rebuild.
Hubs and rims are joined by cold-drawn, double-butted bladed spokes made from Sandvik T302 stainless steel. Twenty spokes up front is the optimum balance between aerodynamics and strength, while 24 spokes in the rear means these wheels won't let you down. No odd spoke designs here either - we've used standard J-head spokes so you can get a replacement anywhere without taking out a second mortgage.
To read the full article Click Here.
At last! The result of extensive testing by Planet X's resident cycling legend Mark Lovatt, these 52mm carbon clincher wheels are fast, light and tough.
With 52mm rims, these wheels weigh just 1796g per pair, for quick acceleration and nimble handling. Because they have CNC-machined aluminium sidewalls, your brakes will still work properly in all conditions and with a polished 3k weave they look great too.
The 52mm depth makes these wheels great fast-riding all-rounders. Use them for crits, general racing, time trials, triathlon and group rides.
Both our new carbon clincher wheels are built on lightweight hubs with 6061 aluminium bodies and high-strength 7075 aluminium axles and freehub body. They turn on super-smooth Japanese-made sealed bearings - two in the front hub, and four in the rear, so they're durable and easy to rebuild.
Hubs and rims are joined by cold-drawn, double-butted bladed spokes made from Sandvik T302 stainless steel. Twenty spokes up front is the optimum balance between aerodynamics and strength, while 24 spokes in the rear means these wheels won't let you down. No odd spoke designs here either - we've used standard J-head spokes so you can get a replacement anywhere without taking out a second mortgage.