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New Wheelset - Alu v Aero

  • 15-04-2014 9:50pm
    #1
    Gallant_JJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭


    Folks, would really appreciate some advice. I'm in the market for new wheels, I'm currently on Aksiums. I have started Interclub racing with a view to open racing possibly later this year.

    I have been speaking with a number of club mates about upgrading my wheels and there are 2 distinct camps. One saying going with high quality Alu wheels, ksyrium SLS, fulcrum racing zeros etc, the other recommending something deep, Cosmic Carbones, Fulcrum Red Winds etc.

    I would appreciate all opinions, there are so many arguments it's hard to articulate all in one post, weight v aero etc. I generally cycle on lumpy terrain, 90kg, mixed bag of races, TTs and sportiffs. I understand the aero wheels would be of advantage in a TT, would the likes of the Ksyrium SLS' offer much of an advantage to top end speed? Some broad questions I know. Budget is around the 700 mark.


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  • #2
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Lightweight Fernweg, off you go. Clinchers too.


  • #3
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    I've racing 3s and carbones. Both are great and have served me well. I'm particularly fond of the 3s. 50mms not good in wicklow on windy days.


  • #4
    pprendeville
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭pprendeville


    Get a good set of DT Swiss rims (shallow or aero), Chris King/Shimano hubs and have your local bike shop build the wheels for you or even better do it yourself. Very enjoyable and a great learning process and not as difficult as you might think. Have a google for Roger Musson's 'Professional Guide to Wheelbuilding' for all the advice you need including how to make your own tools.


  • #5
    531
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 511 ✭✭✭531


    Raam wrote: »
    Lightweight Fernweg, off you go. Clinchers too.


    I could sell my car, add a couple of grand and get a spare set too.


  • #6
    Gallant_JJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭Gallant_JJ


    Raam wrote: »
    Lightweight Fernweg, off you go. Clinchers too.

    The graphics wouldn't really do it for me.


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  • #7
    Gallant_JJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭Gallant_JJ


    Anyone have any experience of either of these Planet X wheels, the CT45 carbon clincher of the 52mm carbon clincher. For some reason the CT45 isn't available in Planet X Ireland and vice versa for the 52mm.

    I would be grateful to hear anyone's experiences or opinions of either and/or which of the two options is better.


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