Description The Aerohead OC has the same fantastic characteristics (light weight, reliable, strong and aerodynamic) that have made the Aerohead the choice of so many road cyclists, however, the Aerohead OC rear r...
Summary: I had my LBS build wheelset with matching regular Aerohead on the front. Built with DT double-butted spokes and brass nips, laced 3X on Dura Ace 130mm hub. I weigh 170 and ride on mixed roads. Too soon to comment on long term durability, but so far wheels have stayed perfectly true, and ride smoothly and comfortably.
Strengths: Asymmetrical profile allows for more even spoke tension. Light weight for a clincher. Easy to mount tires. Has held up well over a couple of big potholes with no dents.
Weaknesses: None so far.
Similar Products Used: Numerous clincher and tubular rims by MAVIC, Ambrosio, FiR, Campagnolo, and Matrix.
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Bike Setup: road bike. i run 25c tires pumped up hard.
Summary: I like the idea of the aerohead oc. It built into a wheel with more even tension than the typical rear, and the asymmetry makes it pretty cool looking. But it is what it is: a very light clincher rim. It is much less stout than most of the box-section rims I've used. Due to the offcenter design the drive side is extra broad and more vulnerable to denting than any other rim I've ever ridden. Full disclosure: I am somewhat more demanding on equipment than many. I ride my road bike up and down curbs all day long, over gnarly potholes and trolley tracks, and sometimes offroad. With heavier rims this is not a problem.
Strengths: Light, semi-aero, reasonably priced
Weaknesses: Too light? Dents more easily than most. Stay on the smooth stuff.
Also: no eyelets=pain in the ass to build
Similar Products Used: mavic open pro, mavic ma3, deep v, etc.
Summary: I bought the Velocity Aero OCR to replace a Ambrosio Balance with cracks at the eyelets (after 12,000 miles). I had the shop build in on the existing Veloce 32h hub. The Velocity seemed like a good pick as its lighter and cheaper than an Open Pro and matched the old rim pretty well. After two seasons its been problem free. That may be as much to do with the good quality build the shop did. I have no complaints thus far
Strengths: Price. Light. Offset rim provides better spoke tension balance
Weaknesses: None yet. Not enough miles to assess long term durability
Similar Products Used: Open Pro, Ambrosio Balance, Mavic MA40, Aurora Matrix
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