any one tried the new dura ace 7850CL wheels?

oldwelshman
oldwelshman Posts: 4,733
edited April 2008 in Workshop
Hi.
I am looking to but a decent set of wheels to use on my bike so I dont have to use the full deep section most wheel for sportives.
I have seen good reports in this months cycle rag but would like feedback from forum riders also.
They are compatible with 9 or 10 speed so I can switch them between bikes also.
I see Parker's are doing them for £480 a pair.
http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/oldwelshman/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5Bfqj5fxY

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  • MartinJ
    MartinJ Posts: 104
    I've been looking at these for a while - trying to find an excuse why I need them!!

    They look really good - light and reasonably aero. Better on both counts than my Ksyrium SLs. I have been very impressed with Shimano wheels I have used (R550 and R560 on my winter bike) which have stayed 100% true and been completely reliable.

    My only concern would be regarding using a carbon rim on a sportive. Is it going to crack when it hits a pothole on a 40pmh descent...? What do people think?

    Has anybody managed to get hold of a pair? - I keep hearing that supply is delayed until July.
  • oldwelshman
    oldwelshman Posts: 4,733
    There are several sites that have them, I will probably get some, just looking for some feedback to confirm right choice :D Should be ok for sportives due to alloy braking surface, they also look very reasonbale price though I have seen prices vary a lot from £470 to £700, I think they will be very popular.
    Weather still carp so I am still on winter bike so maybe wait another week :D
    On my group ride today about half a dozen were on their "best" bikes and they got really dirty :D
    http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/oldwelshman/
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5Bfqj5fxY
  • Ed McC
    Ed McC Posts: 175
    oldwelshman wrote:
    There are several sites that have them, I will probably get some, just looking for some feedback to confirm right choice :D Should be ok for sportives due to alloy braking surface, they also look very reasonbale price though I have seen prices vary a lot from £470 to £700, I think they will be very popular.
    Weather still carp so I am still on winter bike so maybe wait another week :D
    On my group ride today about half a dozen were on their "best" bikes and they got really dirty :D

    Does anywhere actually have them in stock now? I haven't seen anywhere that didn't say order now for delivery in July 08.

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