hed Jet 6 C2
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The first Aero clincher wheels, ever since 1990. The new 60mm aero section made specifically for the C2 rim make the Jet 6 better than ever. They’re more aero, they roll better, corner better, and they’re lighter. Even in crosswinds, the Jet 6 wheels are fast, it takes a strong crosswind to stall them out.
Climbing? They’re plenty light for climbing. We modeled a rider on our power/drag software to illustrate it. The model rider goes 190lbs total bike and rider weight, and we gave him 275 watts, pointed him into a 9kph headwind. We calculated two sets of numbers, one on 1320g wheelset with the drag characteristics of traditional low profile wheels, and a 300g heavier wheelset with the drag of Jet 6s. The lower drag of the Jets kept our model rider going faster until the grade reached 7.5%. Unless your race is all uphill in the mountains, Jets are going to get you to the finish faster.
C2 has:
Lower drag. The airflow is more laminar and less turbulent as it transitions from the tire surface to the rim surface (and from rim to tire on the trailing edge of the wheel).
Lower rolling resistance. Widening out the tire improves the shape of the contact patch, making it shorter front to back, and wider. A shorter contact patch means that a smaller section of sidewall deflects at the ground. Less sidewall deflection - lower rolling resistance.
Vastly improved cornering, sprinting, and out of the saddle climbing. Cornering is better because there is more rubber in contact with the road, and just as important. the straightened sidewalls don't flex as much under hard cornering. With less sidewall flex, sprinting and out of the saddle climbing both more efficient since less energy is lost to tire flex.
NOTE: Over 190lbs? You probably need the Stallion build. Built stronger to take what you can dish out. Open the gates and let it rip. You can email for more information or to start a conversation.
Are these wheels inferior to Zipp? Hardly. Light, strong and fast, especially for TT use. As a front wheel, the 60 will create the frontal air-foil you are looking for without catching heavy cross winds.
Jet 90: If your course might have strong cross winds or lots of hills, or both, this is your rear wheel for a TT or triathlon. The 90mm crossection creates an airfoil for the rear of the bike, while still allowing cross winds to pass perpendicularly through the wheel.
NOTE: This wheelset is currently only available as a clincher for rentals. This can be purchased as either tubular or clincher.
Specifications
Sonic hubset
Black bladed stainless spokes
C2 23mm platform rims
No
60mm
$1599
Front: 774, Rear: 994, Total: 1718
0-17.5°
7.5°
Rented for the Following Dates
July 1st- July 6th
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July 19-17th
November 16th-25th
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