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Which wheels?

  • 09-01-2012 7:51am
    #1
    iregk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,235 ✭✭✭


    So training bike/winter rig. Only entry level wheelsets need apply. So which would be the one people go for?

    Fulcrum Racing 7 + Conti Ultra Sports €199. or.
    Mavic Aksium + Gatorskins €209.

    Any other better deals anyone knows about in that bracket?


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  • #2
    C3PO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,794 ✭✭✭C3PO


    Askiums for sure! Assuming the Gatorskins are included that sounds like a good deal!


  • #3
    Hungrycol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭Hungrycol


    Although I'm a Fulcrum fan I'd say the Aksium. Have them on my commuter bike and they feel more lively coming from previous Open Pro's.


  • #4
    iregk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,235 ✭✭✭iregk


    RPL1 wrote: »
    Askiums for sure! Assuming the Gatorskins are included that sounds like a good deal!

    Cheers lads. The tyres are included in the deal...


  • #5
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,218 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Fulcrums, because I don't like Gatorskins.


  • #6
    iregk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,235 ✭✭✭iregk


    Lumen wrote: »
    Fulcrums, because I don't like Gatorskins.

    I love 'em. Gives me just the right amount of drift to suit my maverick riding style :D


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  • #7
    rich.d.berry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 517 ✭✭✭rich.d.berry


    I previously had the Conti Ultra Race tyres and switched to Gatorskins because I was tired of repairing punctures. The grip on the Gatorskins is not a patch on the Utra Race tyres and I'm seriously considering replacing the Gatorskins and keeping them for the summer. I've had a few lock ups under braking and one fall on an icy patch on a straight bit of road, no sideways loading was involved but the front tyre still just went out from under me.

    I don't know if you've seen this thread. You should perhaps have a read before deciding on the Mavics.


  • #8
    velo.2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭velo.2010


    ^^^
    Yep, I'd go back to Fulcrums for training if I had the chance. A pair of Fulcrum 5's were the best pair of wheels I've owned. Can't imagine the Fulcrum 7 to be much different other than weight.


  • #9
    gman2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    How about Shimano RS30s in Ribble for £129


  • #10
    iregk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,235 ✭✭✭iregk


    At the minute the fulcrum is leading the race. Gman, don't know a lot about shimano wheels. Where do they stand to their similarly priced mavic or fulcrums?


  • #11
    gman2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/review-shimano-rs30-wheelset-10-35396
    http://road.cc/content/review/6416-shimano-rs30-wheelset


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  • #12
    iregk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,235 ✭✭✭iregk


    and i went with the RS30's. Couldn't ignore them at that price. Thanks Gman.


  • #13
    gman2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    How did the RS30s work out for you Iregk?


  • #14
    levitronix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,824 ✭✭✭levitronix


    dt swiss r1900 on bike24.de for 149


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