What is a disc cover?

Disc Cover is a tool for creating covers and additional artwork for all manner of multimedia: CD, DVD and VHS.

What are bike wheel covers for?

The bike covers the dirty parts of your bike, such as tires, the chain and pedals. Safely store your bicycle indoors, while keeping your floors clean from sand and tire marks.

How do disc wheels work?

Disc wheels work by smoothing the passage of side wind. Less wind turbulence means less drag and faster times. The weight of a disc wheel is not as important as the aerodynamic aid. Even on the hilliest of time trial courses, you will go quicker on a solid disc wheel.

Why are aero wheels faster?

These aero wheels are fast in two ways. First, their smooth airfoil shapes pass through the air a lot more cleanly than a box-section rim. The tyre is the leading edge and splits the air. A shallow box-section rim can’t do this, so air behind it is turbulent, causing more drag.

What are CDs made of?

A standard CD is 120 mm (4.75 inch) in diameter and 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick. It is composed of a clear polycarbonate plastic substrate, a reflective metallic layer, and a clear protective coating of acrylic plastic.

What is the difference in a wheel and a rim?

The wheel is the entire metal section that holds the tire. The hub attaches the wheel to the axle of the car and is attached by lug nuts. The rim sits around the hub and holds the tire. In steel wheel construction, the rim is usually a single rectangular piece of steel that is curved and folded to fit around the hub.

Is a rear disc wheel worth it?

A good disc wheel will last you for years however, and give you plenty of satisfaction as you rumble along alerting other competitors to your presence. In aero terms, there’s not a huge amount of difference between discs. It’s usually a case of lighter weight costs more, so go for the one you can afford.

Do I need to remove my cassette to install the Aero?

You will need to remove your cassette to install the Aero Disc Cover. Cassette removal tools are sold separately. When you race with a disc wheel, you’ll need a 90-degree pump adapter to access your valve with a standard pump such as the Silca presta adapter.

What is the difference between wheelbuilder aerojacket and powertap?

Wheelbuilder AeroJacket covers can be custom trimmed to fit most road wheels. AeroJacket disc covers are easy to install and provide wind cheating aerodynamics at a fraction of the cost of a disc wheel. Custom trimming is available for all PowerTap models so you can train and race on the same wheel.

Can I use Loctite on my disc covers?

Disc covers are not intended for continuous training use. Remove covers between races. DO NOT use Loctite on fasteners. Loctite will disintegrate the cover material and cause fasteners to pull through. AeroJacket Disc Covers take 2-3 business days (M-F) to fabricate.