I’m curious about your opinion on the 50’s rims vs. the 80’s. Obviously the 50’s are better in a crosswind, but the question I have is, are the 80’s any better aerodynamically?
Well, neither of those are recommended in Kona – my favourite go-to vacation spot. The merits of aerobikes and deep wheels are documented……for the pros over a 40-50km tt it’ll shave seconds. But for mere mortals, it’s more aesthetic, IMO.
And that last point is the trick… I think the 80’s are ugly. The 50’s are kind of cool I suppose but I’ve always preferred the 38’s as far as aesthetics go. I guess it’s a personal thing.
BikeWar 
I’m curious about your opinion on the 50’s rims vs. the 80’s. Obviously the 50’s are better in a crosswind, but the question I have is, are the 80’s any better aerodynamically?
Well, neither of those are recommended in Kona – my favourite go-to vacation spot. The merits of aerobikes and deep wheels are documented……for the pros over a 40-50km tt it’ll shave seconds. But for mere mortals, it’s more aesthetic, IMO.
And that last point is the trick… I think the 80’s are ugly. The 50’s are kind of cool I suppose but I’ve always preferred the 38’s as far as aesthetics go. I guess it’s a personal thing.