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Wheel Upgrade Advice

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  • 10-01-2019 12:18pm
    #1
    Magoozer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Looking for some advice thinking about upgrading my wheels, I have a Specialized Roubaix SL4 (disc brake) that is on the standard Alex rims that came with it. I <snip>, does anyone have any advice? The 3 I was looking at are below. I was ideally hoping to have change out of my €1,000 to spend on new helmet, shorts etc but wondering if it's worth it going the extra for the one of the two more expensive options. Any advice guys?

    Mavic Ksyrium Pro Disc CL €699
    Giant SLR1 €1,100
    Zipp 302 carbon €1,200
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    Alanbt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭Alanbt


    Haven’t tried any of those 3 but had these of previous bike and thought they were very good.

    https://www.huntbikewheels.com/collections/road-wheels/products/aero-light-disc-road-wheelset-1449g-28deep-22wide

    Under €500 so leaves plenty of change for other gear


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    S_D
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭S_D


    I have the SLRs and love them. I find them good for climbing, build quality is good and sound great :)


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    codie
    Registered Users Posts: 925 ✭✭✭codie


    Haven't used any of those models either but depends what weight you are really.
    I know a few lads are having problems with giant wheels, I had myself in the past. Spokes keep breaking.


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    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,305 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    codie wrote: »
    I know a few lads are having problems with giant wheels
    are they too big for the bike?


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    fat bloke
    Registered Users Posts: 5,815 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    Out of those three, Mavic all the way for me for usability / reliability / durability and a heck of a saving


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    gearoidol
    Registered Users Posts: 519 ✭✭✭gearoidol


    fat bloke wrote: »
    Out of those three, Mavic all the way for me for usability / reliability / durability and a heck of a saving


    some good deals on ebay,i bought these last week and im expecting them delivered on Monday,hopefully they turn out legit. The Mavic Ust system along with their tyres seems to be the best of the tubeless offerings.

    I notice the same seller had a disc version for sale at the same price last week.

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Mavic-Cosmic-Carbon-Pro-UST-25-Wheelset-Brand-New-Ex-Display/292906082875?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649


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    Borderfox
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Had the Mavics and didn't like them, ended up buying Prime 38mm RR carbon disc wheels and love them. Had them on a Roubaix too


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    sann
    Registered Users Posts: 338 ✭✭sann


    Pi cycles in Mallow had the slr 1 on sale for 700 euro a few days ago. Check their Facebook page. Might be gone.
    I have a set and rate them above dura ace c25. Elites, and zondas.


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    saccades
    Registered Users Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭saccades


    Hope five20.


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