Not another which wheel thread...

Lashed

I know you are thinking, not another wheel thread but I'm trying to decide on a new set of wheels for the Summer.
I'll be starting to race in the next few weeks and want to upgrade from Ksyrium Equipe to something a bit lighter / better performing and keep the Equipes as training wheels. Problem is I don't know what I need.

Do I go for carbon clinchers or light aluminum clinchers?

I am open to any suggestion within budget.

Absolute maximum budget is E900

Thanks in advance

Lashed

Anyone

Woody_FX

Carbon, even with carbon specific brake pads do not brake as well in the wet as aluminum wheels.

Personally I'd go for the aluminium if I was going to only have one set of racewheels and I was having to race on some wet days.

Lumen

Don't race what you can't replace.

If you can afford to replace busted carbon clinchers, go ahead. They fine for a race-specific wheel, even in the wet.

I've raced mine in all conditions and they're fine.

Slo_Rida

Lashed wrote: »

I know you are thinking, not another wheel thread but I'm trying to decide on a new set of wheels for the Summer.
I'll be starting to race in the next few weeks and want to upgrade from Ksyrium Equipe to something a bit lighter / better performing and keep the Equipes as training wheels. Problem is I don't know what I need.

Do I go for carbon clinchers or light aluminum clinchers?

I am open to any suggestion within budget.

Absolute maximum budget is E900

Thanks in advance

€800 in LBS, less online for mavic ksyrium SL,, fine wheel, non aero.
Slo

petethedrummer

Lashed wrote: »

I'll be starting to race in the next few weeks and want to upgrade.

Definitely race first then buy after you have tasted racing. Your wheels won't make the difference between being dropped or not. They may cost you 1 place in a very tight bunch sprint, which is only 1 point lost and nothing which some training couldn't fix.

Lashed wrote: »

Do I go for carbon clinchers or light aluminum clinchers?

Listen to the second half of this.

Slo_Rida

petethedrummer wrote: »

Listen to the second half of this.

They're saying deep rims in a cross wind are pretty awful. Are they really that bad?

Lumen

Slo_Rida wrote: »

They're saying deep rims in a cross wind are pretty awful. Are they really that bad?

Anything up to 50mm on the front is fine, in my experience. I've not ridden anything deeper (apart from a rear disc, which doesn't count).

Lashed

petethedrummer wrote: »

Listen to the second half of this.

Very interesting podcast. Will definitely listen to the rest of these.

I've only ever had Mavic Ksyrium wheels. An 2009 pair of elites and the current equipe.
I have to say I haven't had any problems with them so will consider the SLS.

I would prefer a durable wheel than a potentially vulnerable carbon model.

Lashed

An update:

I contacted Derek at www.wheelsmith.co.uk and ended up pulling the trigger on a Race 23 wheelset. He proved extremely helpful and offered great advice on what was best to go for for my budget and requirements.

Blurb here:http://wheelsmith.co.uk/news/63-wheelsmith-race23

Will try to post a review after a few miles have been racked up.

1750W

Lashed wrote: »

I know you are thinking, not another wheel thread but I'm trying to decide on a new set of wheels for the Summer.
I'll be starting to race in the next few weeks and want to upgrade from Ksyrium Equipe to something a bit lighter / better performing and keep the Equipes as training wheels. Problem is I don't know what I need.

Do I go for carbon clinchers or light aluminum clinchers?

I am open to any suggestion within budget.

Absolute maximum budget is E900

Thanks in advance

Best wheel by far at that price is fulcrum racing zero

Slo_Rida

1750W wrote: »

Best wheel by far at that price is fulcrum racing zero

He says IMMEDIATELY after OP pulls the trigger

1jcdub

I bought the elite's and I have to say I'm very impressed. Light, strong and smooth. A great bang for your buck!

ryan0380

Lashed wrote: »

An update:

I contacted Derek at www.wheelsmith.co.uk and ended up pulling the trigger on a Race 23 wheelset. He proved extremely helpful and offered great advice on what was best to go for for my budget and requirements.

Blurb here:http://wheelsmith.co.uk/news/63-wheelsmith-race23

Will try to post a review after a few miles have been racked up.

if i was changing wheels the above would be in my short list with a set of chris king hubs, wheelsmith seems to have an impressive set up, def let us know how you get on with these please!!!!

jrar

1jcdub wrote: »

I bought the elite's and I have to say I'm very impressed. Light, strong and smooth. A great bang for your buck!

Did you buy from LBS or online ? I'm looking to upgrade to a set of Elites myself and trying to work out best value option

1jcdub

I bought mine from Richies cycle store in swords and I got a very, very good deal on them. A lot cheaper than chain reaction! Paid in cash for the best deal

Slo_Rida

1jcdub wrote: »

I bought mine from Richies cycle store in swords and I got a very, very good deal on them. A lot cheaper than chain reaction! Paid in cash for the best deal

In cash eh? I think you should clarify that yes you got a receipt and that in no way was either party trying to evaid tax

1jcdub

Slo_Rida wrote: »

In cash eh? I think you should clarify that yes you got a receipt and that in no way was either party trying to evaid tax

I had the cash to pay for them and received an official receipt for my purchase . All above board!