Shimano WH-7850 CL Dura-Ace wheels

C-S-B

Ive got Alex ALX298R wheels on my bike and was wondering whether these wheels ( Shimano WH-7850 CL Dura-Ace ) would be a noticeable or worthwhile upgrade?

Can they really be that much better?

And anyone know how they fare on Ireland's bumpy roads? :P

Thanks in advance

morrisje

There are quite a few reviews out there:-

http://mattmagee.blogspot.com/2008/02/t ... elset.html
http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/wheel ... 90crx.aspx
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -ace-31460

Cycling Plus also did a review of race wheels very recently and the Dura-Ace came out on top.

sibx

I got these wheels today but have yet to ride them. Need to get a cassette sorted and replace my current brake pads (they've got metal shards in them, don't want those near my nice new wheels now, do I?)

Will report back when I've tested them myself

oldwelshman

Whats the cheapest you have seen these for? I have seen £435 but none left and gone up to £500 at cyclesports.

sibx

I paid £495 from Wiggle.