Carbon or alu rims

Spoff

I was thinking of spending up big time for some nice new wheels for my Orbea - anyone got any strong feelings on a pair of deep rim carbons versus something like a Mavic Ksyrium ES?

Before you ask, I don't intend to ride up mountains any time soon.[/list]

Eurostar

If you can afford it, get some Lightweights. You won't regret it - there's nothing you can buy to bring you greater joy! You have to convert to tubs, but it's worth it.

Spoff

Any suggestions? And don't you have to glue tubs on? Scary.

barronbike

I bought a pair of Reynolds DV46C (clincher). They look the part, even if I don't, and they are light and very well built. I would be scared to death to buy anything that had all carbon spokes and that could not be trued!

Mark Alexander

a couple of questions. Are you going to TT with it? Are you in a windy area? what's your budget.
Will I be jealous?

oldwelshman

es are probably best for all round but if your sticking to flat carbons are better. Planet X are reported to be very good and decent price but if you double your money can get mavic cosmic or even better dura ace carbon.