HED Wheels

fizz
fizz Posts: 483
edited November 2007 in Workshop
Had anybody used or have any experience of these. I'm doing some research for a wheel upgrade at some point next year, Possibly around the April / May time depending on finances and I'm Looking at Pair of ALPS and JET wheels. They seem to have a good spec and look reasonably priced.

How might they compare against a pair of Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL as thats the other's I was looking at.

I've just over 6ft and 14 stone. I know loosing more weight off of me would improve my speed, I'm currently using a pair of Shimano R550's that came with my bike. I'm diong a mixture of commute to work, pleasure rides and sportives.

thoughts ( yes I know handbuilts ) apart from that what else

Sorry for another wheel question :D

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  • henderson_mk
    henderson_mk Posts: 637
    i've a set of hed jet 50's and I love them.
    they're lighter than the carbones... although I *think* the carbone hubs are slightly better.
    they spin up fast and roll well... thinking about getting a set of 60's for another bike... so i definitely like them and would recommend them.

    i think the alps are deprecated now in favour of the jets... i think the uk supplier (ciclismo) only has rear alps left.

    you can also get the ex version for heavier riders, but at 14 stone I think you'll be fine with the normal ones... check it out of course.

    hope this helps,

    marty
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  • fizz
    fizz Posts: 483
    Thanks for the info, I'm definately considering the Jet's for what they are they seem well priced and I dont really want to spend anymore than that. The mavic's are a bit more cash and I guess perhaps you're paying for the name a bit to ?

    Best crack on with saving the pennies !!

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