Xero-lite wheelset

golfclub
golfclub Posts: 22
edited July 2007 in Workshop
Anyone know of any websites I could order said wheels for my heavy, low end Decathlon?
Scott Aspect 3.0
Decathlon Sport 7.1
Genesis Day 01
Focus Cayo

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  • wildmoustache
    wildmoustache Posts: 4,010
    just google and you'll find the sites.

    i'll be honest ... don't buy the wheels. a great man (well, keith bontrager) once said "strong, light, cheap:" choose two. And he's right. they look like a good deal, until they meet their first pothole :oops:

    instead... either save up and get a light set of mavics, campag, or shimano

    or

    buy slighter heavier wheels at the same price.

    couldn't help mysefl here. but i speak from experience!
  • nicksun
    nicksun Posts: 290
    golfclub,
    I've got Xero XCR-1s and I couldn't be happier for the money. I can't comment on the Xero Lites as I have no experience of them.
    One point worth mentioning is that they are a little flexy when standing on a climb, this isn't a real problem for me as I'm fairly light (72kgs) and not a powerful rider.

    Hope this helps.

    Nicksun.
  • nicksun
    nicksun Posts: 290
    Oh yes, you can get them here.

    http://www.zepnat.co.uk/

    Nicksun.
  • golfclub
    golfclub Posts: 22
    Thanks. I shall take heed of ye advice.
    Scott Aspect 3.0
    Decathlon Sport 7.1
    Genesis Day 01
    Focus Cayo
  • Welsh Pirate
    Welsh Pirate Posts: 39
    golfclub, i made the mistake of buying a set of Vuelta Zerolites for my Ribble.

    BIG mistake!

    Why?

    1, Continental tyres are an absolute bugger to fit on the rim.

    2, The wheels went out of true after 150 miles.

    3, I had to re-grease the bearings after 300 miles - you wouldn't beleive the miniscule quantity of grease used by the factory.

    Next time i will pay a little bit more and go for a set of entry level mavics.

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