HED H3D Clincher
How do you improve on the best? You build the H3D that's what you do.
What is the H3D? The H3D is built by applying our Jet 9 aero rim section to the standard H3.
When
was the H3D first developed? The H3D has been in production since 2007
but those of you with sharp eyes might recall the memorable moment in
the 2005 Tour de France when Lance Armstrong passed Jan Ullrich in the
opening prologue while astride a front H3D. Steve Hed actually flew it
With an approving nod from Big Tex we began work on a production model.
Why ride the H3D vs. the standard H3? There are two particular scenarios where the H3D has an advantage over the H3.
1.
Used as a front wheel the H3D is faster than the H3 out to 10 degrees
of wind yaw angle. Generally this means that 25mph and faster riders
will get a benefit from the H3D because at these speeds yaw angles are
generally low. At higher yaw angles the H3 is a faster wheel which is
why for the majority of triathletes where speeds are 25mph and less the
H3 still tends to have an advantage.
2. When used as a rear
wheel the H3D has been proven to faster than any other rear wheel
besides a disc. This has been proven over the course of many full bike
and rider tests. This makes the rear H3D the ideal choice for events
where disc wheels are not allowed or if you that prefer the ride and
lighter feel of non disc wheels. It is believed that the blades of the
H3 actually help to correct yaw angle winds in the rear of the bike and
thus show results that are better than their wheel alone data.
Having
only been in formal production for 1 year the H3D has been ridden to
countless victories including the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Tour de France,
Giro d'Italia, World Championships, numerous national TT championships,
multiple Ironman races, multiple half Ironman races, and a complete
domination on the track at the Six Day races.
What more is there to say besides where shall we ship your pair?