Today's wheelbuilding (details omitted). But before that.
"Something I meant to write about yesterday" — man, this rim sure got heavy.
Claimed weight 274g, actual measured weight is this.
Compared to the early model EDGE 1-25 with claimed 195g and actual measured 204g,
times have really changed.
The current 1-25's claimed value is 274g,
which is about the same as the measured weight of the early EDGE 1-45.
The current 1-45 has finally exceeded 300g in actual measured weight.
(There's variance, but it's in the 297–304g range)
I've said before that "if you think in terms of outer rim weight, the 1-45 is in a way lighter than the 1-25,"
but considering the rim weight from increased rim height and the weight distribution of nipples and spokes in the inner area,
even if the 1-25 comes out lighter on the scale as an absolute weight,
I believe the 1-45 is actually better for hill climbs,
and definitely dominates on flat terrain.
Someone might think "won't the person who bought this 1-25 rim feel bad?"
But this person is planning to build a 1-45 as well, so no worries (laugh).
(No wait, that logic doesn't make sense)
Compared to the 1-45, a 20mm increase in rim height adds 20g,
and spoke weight creates some negative difference, so the gap narrows further.
Comparing wheels with the same spokes, the difference would be just over 10g.
Since shorter spokes make for a stiffer wheel,
the 1-45 has an advantage in ride feel and stiffness—separate from how heavy it feels.
If only the 1-25 could be around 250g
(the late-period EDGE and early ENVE are about that)
then the 1-25 would be worth considering...
Dura-Ace hubs have slightly smaller flange holes (on purpose),
and the CX-RAY got jammed.
The claimed 2.3mm width won't fit through.
↑Looking at the jammed spoke, the butted section is slightly warped.
It goes through without issue on most other hubs.
This happens very rarely.
Built it up.
CX-RAY 4-cross lacing.
"Something I meant to write about yesterday" — man, this rim sure got heavy.
Claimed weight 274g, actual measured weight is this.
Compared to the early model EDGE 1-25 with claimed 195g and actual measured 204g,
times have really changed.
The current 1-25's claimed value is 274g,
which is about the same as the measured weight of the early EDGE 1-45.
The current 1-45 has finally exceeded 300g in actual measured weight.
(There's variance, but it's in the 297–304g range)
I've said before that "if you think in terms of outer rim weight, the 1-45 is in a way lighter than the 1-25,"
but considering the rim weight from increased rim height and the weight distribution of nipples and spokes in the inner area,
even if the 1-25 comes out lighter on the scale as an absolute weight,
I believe the 1-45 is actually better for hill climbs,
and definitely dominates on flat terrain.
Someone might think "won't the person who bought this 1-25 rim feel bad?"
But this person is planning to build a 1-45 as well, so no worries (laugh).
(No wait, that logic doesn't make sense)
Compared to the 1-45, a 20mm increase in rim height adds 20g,
and spoke weight creates some negative difference, so the gap narrows further.
Comparing wheels with the same spokes, the difference would be just over 10g.
Since shorter spokes make for a stiffer wheel,
the 1-45 has an advantage in ride feel and stiffness—separate from how heavy it feels.
If only the 1-25 could be around 250g
(the late-period EDGE and early ENVE are about that)
then the 1-25 would be worth considering...
Dura-Ace hubs have slightly smaller flange holes (on purpose),
and the CX-RAY got jammed.
The claimed 2.3mm width won't fit through.
↑Looking at the jammed spoke, the butted section is slightly warped.
It goes through without issue on most other hubs.
This happens very rarely.
Built it up.
CX-RAY 4-cross lacing.