hed Jet 9 C2 Front Only
JET 9:
First, the rim itself. With exacting CAD design and the resulting extrusion dies that can be machined from the instructions in a CAD file, we can make a 23mm wide rim that weighs no more than the 19mm rims that were standard for the industry (including HED) for years. The additional width actually makes the C2 rim stiffer laterally than a 19mm version.
With a better rim to start from, the Jet wheels are faster. Jets are made for 23mm tires. Larger tires have lower rolling resistance than smaller versions. They put more rubber on the road for better cornering traction. They require less psi to support the same load as a 19mm tire. 23mm tires are superior – now that we have the proper rim for them. With the C2 rim, tire width matches rim width, so the wheel is more aero. The tire sidewalls are part of the aero shape of the entire wheel, they don’t bulge over the brake track like they do on a 19mm rim. The same straightened sidewalls support the tire better in hard cornering and out of the saddle efforts, so the complete tire is more rigid and less squirmy. Stiffer is more efficient than squirmy, and more efficient is faster.
Jets are all built everyday strong. At a mere 979g Jet 9 is an excellent race wheel, and it happens to be strong enough for everyday use by sub 190lb riders. Over 190 lbs? You need our Stallion build. As a front wheel they are a good choice for athletes that ride at 25mph or faster in light and medium wind conditions. For those athletes that are riding 25mph or less the front wheel should be reserved for days when the winds are light. Use of our wind yaw calculator can help you determine what is ideal for you.
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