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Why Edge?
Race and train on your Edge Composites
rims. Don't save them for race day only. They're that strong.
The molded spoke holes in an Edge Composites rim
permit higher spoke tensions than rims where spoke holes are drilled and
epoxied. This means a stiffer wheel and better power transfer, especially
for intense out-of-the-saddle efforts. You won't be climbing with your
brake quick-release open to keep your rims from hitting the brake blocks.
The stronger spoke interface also enhances the durability of the
wheel by limiting spoke fatigue.
After the finish of the Mad River stage in the 2008 Green Mountain Stage Race,
one of our early Edge customers wrote, "I have to say my
bike is complete now. My Edge tubulars rolled smooth, straight, and as you
said they accelerate fast, a lot faster than any wheel I have ever used.
They felt solid, and stable, even though they do steer differently and the tires
had a different feel, I think it will be easy to get used to."
A note on hubs: Edge Composites
wheels come pre-built, with DT240, DT190, and/or PowerTap hubs. We also
build Edge rims with Chris King's new R45
lightweight road hubs, or Alchemy Wheelworks ORC
road hubs.
The Edge 45 and Edge 65 rims are made in both
tubular and clincher versions. Edge clinchers use a proprietary
bead hook that allows for tire pressures up to 160 psi. Edge clinchers
weigh more than Edge tubulars, but are still among the lightest deep and
semi-deep section clincher rims on the market. The Edge 1.25 and 2.25 rims
offer the
ultimate pure climbing wheels, with just 215 or 250 grams of rolling weight per
wheel. The ease with which the 1.25 and 2.25
accelerate also makes them superb criterium and cyclocross wheels.
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Rim Weight |
Aerodynamics |
Purpose |
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| Edge 1.25 tubular |
24mm |
215gm |
none-aero |
Road racing, criterium, climbing, long-distance recreational |
| Edge 2.25
tubular |
24mm |
250gm |
none-aero |
Road racing, criterium, climbing, long-distance recreational |
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| Edge 1.45 tubular |
45mm |
295gm |
faster, little or no effect by
crosswinds |
Time trial,
road racing, criterium, climbing, triathlon, long-distance recreational |
| Edge 2.45 tubular |
45mm |
345gm |
faster, little or no effect by
crosswinds |
Time trial,
road racing, criterium, climbing, triathlon, long-distance recreational |
| Edge 45 Clincher |
45mm |
420gm |
faster, little or no effect by
crosswinds |
Time trial,
road racing, criterium, climbing, triathlon, long-distance recreational |
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| Edge 1.65 tubular |
65mm |
350gm |
fastest, manageable in crosswinds |
Time trial,
road racing, criterium, climbing, triathlon, long-distance recreational |
| Edge 2.65 tubular |
65mm |
415gm |
fastest, manageable in crosswinds |
Time trial,
road racing, criterium, climbing, triathlon, long-distance recreational |
| Edge 65 Clincher |
65mm |
495gm |
fastest, manageable in crosswinds |
Time trial,
road racing, criterium, climbing, triathlon, long-distance recreational |
Ride Before You Buy
You can test-ride Edge 1.25s, Edge 1.45s, and Edge 1.65s (tubular) at The Bike Center
to see what a difference they make over your current wheels. Contact
us to set up your demo.
Which Wheels Will Work for You?
The lightness and durability of Edge wheels will give you an edge
over the competition in New England racing, be it road or triathlon. If
you don't compete in sanctioned events but still like to be the first one to the top in
group rides, Edge wheels will give you a weight and/or aerodynamic advantage
over your fellow riders who are on Mavic Ksyriums, Shimano Dura-Ace, or similar
clincher wheels.
1 or 2? If you are the type
of rider who is hard on equipment, you may find the added durability of the 2
series Edge tubulars is a better long-term investment. That said, because
of the unique manufacturing process, even the Edge 1 series wheels are
exceptionally durable. Check out our rider weight chart at the bottom of
this page
While it would be nice to have all three of Edge's
"arrows" in your quiver, maybe you can only afford one set. So, which
set do you go for?
| Rider Profile |
The Wheel for You |
Why? |
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| Triathlete, average to large size |
Edge 65 |
The best combination of lightness,
durability, and aerodynamics in the Edge line-up. Manageable in most
cross-winds |
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| Triathlete, petit/petite |
Edge 45 |
If you weigh under 130 pounds, crosswinds may
blow you around too much on 65s. |
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| Aggressive road-racer, always looking for a
breakaway |
Edge 65 |
The superior aerodynamics of the Edge
65 will
help you power a breakaway, and their lightness and stiffness also make
them excellent climbing wheels. You need to stay alert on 50mph descents with sharp turns and
strong crosswinds (like the upper mile of Brandon Gap in the Green
Mountain Stage Race) but this kind of descent is rare in New England
racing. The more typical descent is like Mile Hill at Fitchburg --
straight, fast, and sheltered. See cyclingnews.com
review of the 65s (referred to in article by their old name, 68). |
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| Average road-racer, looking for a wheel that
will do it all |
Edge 45 |
Aerodynamically, the 45 is the "kid
brother" of the 65, so it will be a good time-trial wheel when
needed. Its aerodynamics will leave you with more energy for the
finish, and the ride is more comfortable than the 65. Not affected
by crosswinds during 50mph descents. |
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| The strategist road-racer who only
time-trials when they have to, who thrives on the hilltop finish and who
saves it all for the final climb |
Edge 25 |
Since you spend most of the race sheltered in
the field, a non-aero rim will be less of a disadvantage. And when the
road turns up, you'll have the lightest, fastest accelerating wheels in
the field. With normal steel spokes, the Edge 25 gives you the
sub-1000gm wheel weight other companies can achieve only by using carbon
spokes. |
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| The criterium specialist |
Edge 25 |
Surprise answer? Especially on a 1k New
England criterium course, the race is more about multiple accelerations
and decelerations, and less about using an aerodynamic advantage to
maintain a higher speed. The 25 has the most forgiving ride of all
the Edge rims, so it handles bad road surfaces better than its deeper
siblings. The only big New England course that calls for 65s is
Fitchburg, with its two long straightaways (we recommend the 2.0 version
of the 25 for crits). |
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| The performance rider |
Edge 45 or Edge 25 |
Do you like to challenge yourself, even
though you're not a competitor? Enjoy the aerodynamics of the Edge
45 clincher, while still owning a wheel that's one of the lightest in your
riding group. If you're willing to use tubulars and want the lightest
wheels in the group, you just can't beat Edge 25s. |
Tubular or clincher?
| Factor |
Details |
Advantage |
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| Tire mounting |
A tubulars glue job is time-consuming, and, if not done properly, messy.
HOWEVER, Tufo's Extreme Conditions rim tape eliminates much of the fuss,
if you want to use tubulars but don't want to use glue. |
Clincher |
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| Tire/tube durability |
Tubulars are much more resistant
to flats than clinchers, so while the tire mounting requires more
time and effort, you will have fewer flats. |
Tubular |
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| Rim weight |
A clincher rim requires
more material, so a tubular rim will always be lighter. Lighter
weight means faster acceleration. |
Tubular |
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| Rolling resistance |
Depends much more on tire
brand than tire type. |
Tie |
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Rider Weight
Your weight affects which Edge wheels you choose. The following are recommended by Edge:
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1.25 |
2.25 |
1.45 |
2.45 |
45 C |
1.65 |
2.65 |
65 C |
XC,
AM |
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| Your Weight |
Recommended Hole Count |
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| <140 |
18/20 |
18/20 |
18/20 |
18/20 |
18/20 |
16/20 |
16/20 |
16/20 |
28/28 |
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| 140-165 |
20/24 |
20/24 |
20/24 |
18/24 |
18/24 |
20/24 |
16/24 |
16/24 |
28/28 |
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| 165-190 |
24/28 |
24/28 |
20/24 |
20/24 |
20/24 |
20/24 |
20/24 |
20/24 |
32/32 |
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