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Wheel upgrade at a reasonable price

10-07-2023 10:25PM

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DrumcDub1

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Hi folks,
Currently have the stock wheels which came with my bike: https://www.trekbikes.com/ie/en_IE/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-al/domane-al-2-disc/p/33083/
Hoping to get opinions on 1) whether it is worth upgrading my wheelset and 2) what's a good upgrade at a reasonable price
Thanks

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#2 10-07-2023 11:01PM

Mr. Cats

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I think that most people will agree that upgrading stock wheels is probably the best component change you can make.
A few more details will help provide a better answer in terms of recommendation. What type of riding are you generally doing? What distance typically and over what type of terrain (hills or flat)? What do you want from wheelset - more speed, comfort, lighter weight? What type of budget have you in mind?

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#3 11-07-2023 09:23AM

DrumcDub1

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120832802#Comment_120832802

Thanks for the response! All road, roughly 50/60k spins with the odd 100+/sportive thrown in. Bike is quite heavy so weight/speed would be a plus!

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#4 11-07-2023 01:22PM

devonp

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maybe these
https://www.mantel.com/ie/dt-swiss-p1800-spline-23-disc-road-bike-wheels&spec[]=17111 for budget, I have the rim brake version find them v good
for better quality (and lighter? act No!!):
https://www.mantel.com/ie/fulcrum-racing-4-db-road-bike-wheels

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#5 12-07-2023 07:04AM

sanjbmw2001

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Maybe you could try Scribe Wheels.
Have a pair of them on a Trek Domane and found them really good
Unable to post links here
Try trustpilot website for reviews on Scribe Wheels.

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#6 12-07-2023 12:40PM

Mr. Cats

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Some good options above. Merlin also worth taking a look at as have some decent deals on wheels.
https://www.merlincycles.com/factory-road-disc-wheels-92604/?sort=price-min
Edit to add: if you find something you like I’m sure someone here can give you advice if it’s reliable & value

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#7 14-07-2023 09:51PM

Mr. Cats

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#8 14-07-2023 11:19PM

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Oh yeah! Fair points 😂😂

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