New Wheelset

SetOverSet

I really don't like the stock OEM wheelset on my Sirrus (Alexrims S500s) so will be purchasing some new wheels soon. Bikes mostly used for commuting, ~25km daily, plus some weekend rides. Any thoughts on these wheels:-

Mavic Aksium Black (€156)
http://www.slanecycles.com/productdetail.aspx?id=1989&subid=280&catid=67

or

Fulcrum Racing 7 (€134)
http://www.slanecycles.com/productdetail.aspx?id=455&subid=280&catid=67

TinyExplosions

Either of them would be a decent upgrade... I personally like the fulcrum's (Am after a set of Racing 3's myself soon), but they are both solid and pretty comparable

paddyb

you cant get the racing 5 for €195

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=89&idproduct=4511

Tackleberry

I bought a great training wheelset in cyclesuperstore about two weeks - €145 for a pair of Fulcrum racing 7's - delighted with them - but remember - tyres n tubes n cassettes can double the price so try do a deal

Murph100

I've got a pair of Easton EA 50 SL if your interested, virtually brand new ( 20 miles on them ), they came with my bike but I've a set Campag Shamals so the Eastons are just gonna be hanging on the wall.


Murph

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Easton_EA50_SL_Wheel_Set/5360036597/

SetOverSet

Tackleberry wrote: »

I bought a great training wheelset in cyclesuperstore about two weeks - €145 for a pair of Fulcrum racing 7's - delighted with them - but remember - tyres n tubes n cassettes can double the price so try do a deal

Slane Cycles have 'em for €134ish with free delivery. I was just gonna swap over my 700x25c Gatorskins (+ tubes) and Shimano 8-speed (11-25t) cassette. Would this be compatible?

@Murph - They're nice wheels, but not really looking to spend that much on a €600 bike tbh

Murph100

You can have them for €200 including the Deda Grinta tyres that came with them, ie brand new as well.


Murph

blorg

Just to note, if you are actually in Dublin and it is only a tenner in the difference I would get them from CSS; you can go back then for any tune-ups (which are quite likely to be necessary.)

Murph's wheels look like a very good bargain for the price he is looking for. I'd insist on tubes to seal the deal

Tackleberry

SetOverSet wrote: »

Slane Cycles have 'em for €134ish with free delivery. I was just gonna swap over my 700x25c Gatorskins (+ tubes) and Shimano 8-speed (11-25t) cassette. Would this be compatible?

@Murph - They're nice wheels, but not really looking to spend that much on a €600 bike tbh

Yeah I'd imagine it'd work - again tho CSS would be the best option if you can coz they're great for popping in and fixing bits n bobs

Murph100

Murph's wheels look like a very good bargain for the price he is looking for. I'd insist on tubes to seal the deal

OK OK, tubes as well !!

Murph