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advice on budget wheels

  • 14-09-2012 2:25pm
    #1
    bren_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭


    i'm looking for a pair of entry level wheels. basically the cheaper the better. performance isn't a priority (obviously) but durability is. i was looking at these three sets on roseversand.

    shimano-racing-wheel-set-28700-c-wh-r501 €79

    shimano-racing-wheel-set-28700-c-wh-r501-30 €99

    shimano-racing-wheel-set-28700-c-wh-rs20-a €129



    first up, can anyone tell me what, if anything, is the difference between the first two? Secondly, would the third pair be more hard-wearing and therefore worth the extra few quid?

    Needless to say i'm open to suggestions if anyone has seen anything better out there, but i can't go very far over the €100 mark. (I have a €10 voucher for rose)


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  • #2
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056715779

    For price Mavic Aksium seems to be your best bet, or maybe fulcrum 7. Guy sold a new pair with tubes and tyres for about 170 on adverts this week.

    My bike came with R501's, they were awful, got them replaced under warranty this week.

    Read through the thread above for further details


  • #3
    macnab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭macnab


    The first two are basically the same except the 1st has a 24mm deep rim and the 2nd has a 30mm rim. 24mm will be lighter but the 30mm will have a slight aero advantage which is of no real benefit if you are using for recreational use.


  • #4
    Ole Rodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    I've used both the Fulcrum 7's and Aksiums the past year and think the Aksiums are a better* wheel.

    *Probably coz they sound nicer


  • #5
    bren_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭bren_mc


    thanks for the replies lads.

    I have a pair of fulcrum 7's on my current bike. i find them good but as it's my first road bike i can't compare them with anything else. i have a new carbon frame and want to get some nice wheels for it (not to mention saddle bars etc etc). i was going to transfer the fulcrums on to it , get a pair of cheap wheels for the old bike and then get some decent wheels next year when hopefully the finances are better. might just hold off purchasing til i can afford a decent set.


  • #6
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    bren, i might have a set of second hand low mileage wheels if your interested.


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  • #7
    bren_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭bren_mc


    lennymc wrote: »
    bren, i might have a set of second hand low mileage wheels if your interested.

    might be lenny. thanks. pm me the details.


  • #8
    sham64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭sham64


    Mavic Aksium def best bet have them 8months no problems average 150-200km a week


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