Rim weights

pliptrot
pliptrot Posts: 582
edited September 2007 in Workshop
What do the rims of Mavic Ksyrium SSC and Fulcrum Racing 0s weigh?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Google 'weight weenies' Listings,then rims.
    Should be on there.

    P.S.
    Just did, the Fulcrums are'nt listed.
    I would imagine it's no contest though.
    Are there any lighter weight wheels than Fulcrum Zero's,regardless of build spec that can be had for a similar price?
  • portuguese mike
    portuguese mike Posts: 695
    Anton de Lacey wrote:
    Google 'weight weenies' Listings,then rims.
    Should be on there.

    P.S.
    Just did, the Fulcrums are'nt listed.
    I would imagine it's no contest though.
    Are there any lighter weight wheels than Fulcrum Zero's,regardless of build spec that can be had for a similar price?

    Well my Rolf Elan Aero RS wheels (£695) weigh 1360g a pair inluding skewers and the elan aeros are 1300g for the same price (the rs has a reinforced rear rim forextra strength) they both have a 24mm deep rim section and they're fast.

    thats between 60 -120g lighter than the zeros incl skewers.
    pm
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Cheeers Mike.
    Where did you buy them?

    Sorry to digress pliptrot :oops:
  • pliptrot
    pliptrot Posts: 582
    No probs: I'm on the verge of buying some factory wheels -I came within a credit card swipe of some Ksyrium SSCs a little while ago- so any recommendations and information is welcome.

    Does anyone know of what recommendations there are for gluing tubs to carbon rims and - possibly more importantly- how to clean them between tub changes? I might go the Zipp route if I can figure out how not to dissolve the rims.
  • graemetherunner
    graemetherunner Posts: 239
    Campag neutrons are better value for money & I think of very simular weight to both the mavic & fulcrum. Only down side is I think the neutrons are only available in campag (is it possible to use the shimano freehub off a fulcrum?).

    re glue - loads of info / debate on this already on the forum.
    My preference - conti tub cement (get a big tin)
    Can be cleaned off with thinners (even zipp rims)
  • portuguese mike
    portuguese mike Posts: 695
    Anton de Lacey wrote:
    Cheeers Mike.
    Where did you buy them?

    Sorry to digress pliptrot :oops:

    Rock n Road in southampton. tel 02380 221022 or i've seen some ex demo wheels here:

    www.mikevaughancycles.co.uk/products.ph ... b0s234p517 and there are various us websites that ship to the uk if you do a google search
    pm
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Thanks Mike.
  • PhilthyPhil
    PhilthyPhil Posts: 68
    portuguese mike wrote:
    Anton de Lacey wrote:
    Cheeers Mike.
    Where did you buy them?

    Sorry to digress pliptrot :oops:

    Rock n Road in southampton. tel 02380 221022 or i've seen some ex demo wheels here:

    www.mikevaughancycles.co.uk/products.ph ... b0s234p517 and there are various us websites that ship to the uk if you do a google search

    I just bought a pair those from Mike Vaughn Cycles. Good service, arrived next day. I've yet to try the wheels so can't comment on them yet :oops:

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