Which wheelset ???

s1mon

Hi,

Recently got a Giant SCR C4 and want to upgrade the wheels , never really liked them. I know nothing about wheels, so I need some suggestions on decent wheel set that won't cost the earth. So far the only set that I have found and quite like are the Mavic Ksyrium ES (2008). I do like the Bontrager Race Lite's style with less spokes. So I would like somthing styled like the Bontrager and with a bit of red colouring on, maybe the hubs in red ? any suggestions please ?

Simon.

fluff.

Seems an odd way to choose wheels! Though the Fulcrum Racing Zero have that red you like, at not much more then the ES. There's a ton of wheels in that 450-650 range though, depends what you want from them as to the way you go.

Mattinthezie

You could get a really good set of hand built wheels for the same money. That way you can customise your wheels as much as you want. What about some red Tune hubs, black DT R1.1 rims (bit of red on them) and some DT aerolite spokes?

s1mon

Those Fulcrum Racing Zero's are nice but maybe a bit to larey ?

any links for some wheel builders and the Tune hubs.

Simon.

Doobz

Dura-Ace 7850 CL

check out the review http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/wh-7850-cl-dura-ace-31460

campagsarge

Paul Hewitt gets rave reviews. Not got any myself but plenty on the forum have. By all accounts you will not be disappointed.

s1mon

Hi,

Pretty much decided that I want the Mavic Ksyrium but now not sure which I need. The Mavic Ksyrium SL or the Mavic Ksyrium ES ? Are the SL's just the updated version of the ES but slightly heavier ?

Are they worth the £500+ :shock: as in when I put them on the bike am i going to be wowed by them compard to my Giant IOU 333's ?

Simon.

jxohn

I have had my ksyrium es for 2 years now and I can't fault them. Have done approx 5000 miles on them and the rims show only minimal wear. Only use them in the summer though as I want to look after them. Judging by how many people were using them in the Etape du Dales recently I think many people still feel the same as me. I only paid £440 2 years ago a bargain at the time but i'm sure you can get them under £500.

markos1963

Doobz wrote:

Dura-Ace 7850 CL

check out the review http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/wh-7850-cl-dura-ace-31460

Ditto
I would love some of these, just have to persuede the missus now that I NEED them

Doobz

spoke to a small bike shop owner and he said that he cant get the 7850 for love nor money.

In the end I decided to go for a set of Easton EA90 SLX wheels from wiggle for £386 and they are awesome.. I felt a BIG difference in terms of smoothness and climbing was noticeably easier too.. Only bummer was I had to use my old set of crappy tyres till the new ones arrive..

robbarker

Doobz wrote:

Dura-Ace 7850 CL

check out the review http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/wh-7850-cl-dura-ace-31460

Review? Or minor rehash of the Shimano press release?

Doobz

you seem like a clever guy robbarker so figure it out youself

s1mon

Arrrhhh :x

still can't decide what wheels :roll:

Been looking at the Easton EA90's as they get good reviews so do the Shimano's.

Like the Mavic's, slightly over budget and do read lots of bad things :? Don't really want to go over my budget and get something I'm not happy with.

At the moment I have Giant IOU 333's with Speedium's (25) on. Just got some Conti 4000S's so I need some decent wheels for them.

What sort of price and makes/models of wheels should I be looking at to make a noticable difference riding compared to my 333's ? I definatly want something light, i'm only 10-11 stone and I don't ride hard.

Simon.

steve23

campagnolo shamal.

ive used these to race on this year and they are awesome!

s1mon

Hi,

Still not ordered my wheels :roll: find some I like, about to order then a different set pop up :x also contemplating some hand builts.

So I'm open to any suggestions on a wheel set that will suit my Giant SCR C4, for general riding.

I need to stay away from some fancy stuff as I really don't need it for my riding, just something thats strong, light (well lighter than the IOU333's) and looks better than the current one's and with out braking the bank.

Simon.

Doobz

hey Simon,

I picked up a set of the Ea90' SLX wheels and they are awesome

s1mon

Hi,

I do like those Easton's 8)

Was also considoring the EA90 SL's

Not sure if they would be to racey (if thats the word) for what I need, but the price is good on them.

Simon.