I am looking to buy a ti frame soon. One of things I will miss is the inherent vibration dampening of carbon fiber frames. I am looking to compensate for ti's inability to dampen vibration (relative to carbon) with the wheels.
I know that carbon rim wheels help dampen vibration. I have also read in numerous places that the Topolino's carbon/kevlar spokes also reduce vibration.
So my question is this: all else being equal, which will dampen vibration better, a carbon rim wheel with metal spokes (zipp, reynolds, etc) or Topolinos with carbon/kevlar spokes and an aluminum rim? I am looking for responces from people that have ridden both.
Thanks.
I know that carbon rim wheels help dampen vibration. I have also read in numerous places that the Topolino's carbon/kevlar spokes also reduce vibration.
So my question is this: all else being equal, which will dampen vibration better, a carbon rim wheel with metal spokes (zipp, reynolds, etc) or Topolinos with carbon/kevlar spokes and an aluminum rim? I am looking for responces from people that have ridden both.
Thanks.