Author Topic: Seraching low depth / less susceptible to crosswinds Wheelset  (Read 3862 times)

Bender87

Hey together,

My girlfriend has a Liv enviliv advanced with 50mm deep / 22mm internal width wheels with 25mm tires.
She doesn't ride that much and is more of a causal rider, but she feel really uncomfortable when some cross/side wind hit the front wheel.

Are there some carbon wheelset options with max 35mm deep / 21 or 22mm internal width?
I mean, i see a lot of 40/50mm+ wheelsets at the moment, which all claim to be more aero and all, but i would just need a 30 or 35mm deep wheelset to be more prone to crosswinds.

Does it make sense to go with some 35 deep / 23mm Inner / 32mm outer width and wider tires like 28mm?
Like for the "still a bit of aero thingy", have the rim wider than the tire? The frame is pretty narrow and max. is 28mm. Maybe with a wider rim, 30mm tires should be possible.



Sakizashi

Re: Seraching low depth / less susceptible to crosswinds Wheelset
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2026, 08:49:37 AM »
Just stick a Continental Aero 111 tire on the front.

It will greatly reduce the "flutter" feeling in crosswinds. She will still feel the push, but it's probably about as effective as a 35mm rim height. It really works that well.
« Last Edit: April 06, 2026, 08:53:04 AM by Sakizashi »

Bender87

Re: Seraching low depth / less susceptible to crosswinds Wheelset
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2026, 01:00:39 AM »
Thanks for that info, wasn't sure if the 111 are just more marketing than actually doing something.
But just read some review here: https://www.rennrad-news.de/news/continental-aero-111-reifen-dt-swiss-swiss-side-test/
And the comments also mention that it makes it much better and the 29mm version should be perfect for the 30mm outer width of her wheelset.

And of course it's just around ~120€ as a set with a 5000 conti for the back and not 400-600€ for new wheelset :D

Bender87

Re: Seraching low depth / less susceptible to crosswinds Wheelset
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2026, 04:42:17 AM »
Update:
I got the Aero 111 for the front and a GP5000 AS (just to have a bit more of puncture resistance) for the back.

Response from her was: much less drag with cross winds, like the front wheel is now heavier and pushing more to the ground and the wind does not affect it that much any more.

Wasn't able to test it since, but i would say it's a very good option and cheaper than new wheels.