Which New Wheels?

Vélo

OK the wheels that came with my Giant SCR C3 are crap. Spokes keep coming loose and it's becoming a pain. So I've decided a new wheelset is needed.

It's not something I'm familiar with and was looking at getting something like this.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=89&idproduct=18949

I don't plan on doing any racing just a few sportives and weekend group rides. Is it too much to spend which is probably a silly question..of course it's not!!!

Anyway advice is welcome as always.

Lumen

Easton EA90 SLX Wheelset 2008 From €414.19

Same claimed weight, much cheaper.

TinyExplosions

I like Fulcrums, so would suggest Fulcrum Racing Ones -a little heavier, but nice wheels.

Alternately, there's the DT Swiss Mon Chasseral that are very light (I think Blorg has similar), or you can go for a custom build -something like Ultegra hubs 125g and 254g (F/R) on Mavic Open Pro rims (425g each) from somewhere like Parker International -Front wheel is 170eur, rear 252 for a sub 1300g wheelset -well, 1229g plus spokes.

Lumen

Oh, and if I was going to spend €700+ on a non-aero factory wheelset and wasn't worried about racing, I'd get a set of HED Ardennes at £649.00.

Chips Lovell

Lumen wrote: »

O, I'd get a set of HED Ardennes

The love affair continues.

Vélo

Don't worry I've no problem spending less. I'm just afraid to buy something that'll give me the same crap as I already have. I just want something that'll be good and I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for. I want something that'll stay true and be a nice wheel.

Lumen

el tonto wrote: »

The love affair continues.

I'm a sucker for the marketing.

scottreynolds

Aquinas73 wrote: »

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=89&idproduct=18949

Good wheels if not over kill for what you want. I have Kysirum Elites and have never had a problem, they are bullet proof (I've cycled through finglas for a test).

Well, TBH, the only problem I have is what to upgrade to .... 404s I'd say.

Aquinas73 wrote: »

I don't plan on doing any racing just a few sportives and weekend group rides. Is it too much to spend which is probably a silly question..of course it's not!!!

Its too much for what your using them for....look for around 500 and save the rest of the money for a new bike :-).

Vélo

scottreynolds wrote: »

(I've cycled through finglas for a test)quote]


That's handy as I commute to Finglas. I don't bring the road bike though.

RobFowl

scottreynolds wrote: »

Good wheels if not over kill for what you want. I have Kysirum Elites and have never had a problem, they are bullet proof

Totally bullet proof !! I'm on my 4th set and have never had a problem ,my SL's (the red spoke one with the carbon hub) at 3 years old have almost 10000 miles done. totally true and still don't even need the hubs serviced

Raam

I have the SLs and they have been great. The cone on the front comes loose a little bit every now and then.

I'm happy with the purchase.

Vélo

RobFowl wrote: »

Totally bullet proof !! I'm on my 4th set and have never had a problem ,my SL's (the red spoke one with the carbon hub) at 3 years old have almost 10000 miles done. totally true and still don't even need the hubs serviced

Rob,

I'm a bit confused. DO you have the SL's or elites?

And how come your on your 4th set if you've never had a problem with them?

niceonetom

why would anyone go for the premiums over the vanilla sl? very marginal difference for a not-insignificant price jump.

given your budget and your light weight, i'd be very tempted by these. now sub 1400g (2009 model) and they have ceramic bearings. You can go for more lightly built wheels more safely than some of our beefier posters i'd say.

blorg

As Tiny says, I have DT Swiss RR1450s and am very happy with them. Light and servicable. You might get them built a bit cheaper, they are RR1.1 rims, 240s hubs and Aerolite spokes, 28 front and back.

RobFowl

Aquinas73 wrote: »

Rob,

I'm a bit confused. DO you have the SL's or elites?

And how come your on your 4th set if you've never had a problem with them?

Sorry pre lunch hypo's made me confused. SE's for the past 2 years still have them, Just got SL premiums for a new bike. Had the original ones 8 years ago think they were simply called Kysirium SSC's (think they're in the attic !) and there was a set of SL's which were on a bike I sold (which were 4 years old).

biker_joe

hmmm ... Wheels..... my favorite topic !! ok so I have a pair of flashpoint FP60 deep rims, 2008 ...1000 quid .... too much for sportives ... i mostly use these on my TT bike....
I run mavic open pro on Ulegtra hubs for racing this time of year fast light wheel, but very stong, and serviceable !!!!!
Humphries cycles have loads of these built up 250 a pair, i am actually replacing my set for new ones, 2.5 seasons of racing on them .... if ya wanna go bling, go Dura ace hubs on the same rim for about 330 a pair,

Another wheelset that I used to race on, which I still have, are Mavic Cosmic Elites, they are around 300 - 250 a pair, more aerodynamic than a regular rim, but light, and noticeably FASTER !! .....not FASTER than FP's or ZIPP's thoiugh !!! but would around nicely on a Sportive without breaking the bank !!!

Biker joe

ROK ON

I have been spening a lot of cash on cycling gear (shirts/shorts etc) in past few months.
Should I continue in order to perfect my look, or should I stop, save a bit and buy ew wheels, such as some of the ones suggested above?:)

I mean, new wheels will probably not make a difference at my level, but at least with new kit, at least I think I look good when looking in the mirror first thing in the morning.

RobFowl

ROK ON wrote: »

I have been spening a lot of cash on cycling gear (shirts/shorts etc) in past few months.
Should I continue in order to perfect my look, or should I stop, save a bit and buy ew wheels, such as some of the ones suggested above?:)

I mean, new wheels will probably not make a difference at my level, but at least with new kit, at least I think I look good when looking in the mirror first thing in the morning.

Firstly this forum is not the place to ask for sensible advise on how to spend your money. I'm over 4k this year already (did buy a new bike though) !!

Also according to my wife/sister/mother/all non cycling friends you will never look good in cycling gear no matter how cool we think we are

Raam

RobFowl wrote: »

Also according to my wife/sister/mother/all non cycling friends you will never look good in cycling gear no matter how cool we think we are

What? You mean I shouldn't wear me bike jerseys as casual clothing any more?

Seriously though, if you are wearing tight bike gear, always make sure to have a bike within arms length. Failure to follow this rule will result in you looking extremely odd.

Lumen

Raam wrote: »

What? You mean I shouldn't wear me bikes jerseys as casual clothing any more?

My wife actually refused to leave the house with me on Sunday until I had changed out of my baggy cycling shorts and an appropriately coordinated top.

I despair.

ROK ON

So, what you guys are saying is buy bike gear, but buy at least one set of the aformentioned wheels also.
Think I may save for wheels.

biker_joe

yep that's sounds right, get yourself some super wheels .... I also forgot to mention, I have a set of Shimano RS20 on my Winter Trainer, I think they were about 150 sterling, but they are a super wheelset with a similar feel to the Comsic elites .....
These are new from Shimano, replacing the older 105 etc wheel sets .....

Biker JOe

rebelbmx

I have these in stock now but I can also order in a clincher version if you prefer. Shimano cassette body. http://hubcycles.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=93