recommendations for wheels...

alansmithy
alansmithy Posts: 80
edited August 2008 in Workshop
I have got a pair of Campag Ventos on my bike which are nearing the end of their useful life. I've not too many complaints other than getting most brands of tyre on and off (well documented by others on this forum...) - and a corroded freehub after 10 months wasn't ideal.

So - I spend most of my time commuting long distance (c.30 miles a day - sometimes with panniers) with the odd sportive and bit of fast touring thrown in. I have a budget of £200-300 and was wondering what people's suggestions were for replacements/upgrades. Is there a lighter, stronger wheel in this bracket capable of handling my needs (i.e. "panniers and potholes") - or would I be better off buying a set of commuting wheels with a nimbler set wrapped in cotton wool for the sportives?

Advice gratefully received...

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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    You could get yourself some nice open pro handbuilts on Record hubs for less than £300.
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  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    DT RR1.1 or 1.2 rims, or Mavic Open Pros handbuilt on DT hubs would be my shout here.

    There have ben plenty of similar threads recently - have s earch back through the last month's posts.
  • Yeti575
    Yeti575 Posts: 291
    Another shout for the Open Pro's on DT hubs, cracking set of wheels for the price.
    If it's not a Yeti, it's not worth riding!
  • alansmithy
    alansmithy Posts: 80
    Wow, 3 out of 3 for Open Pros, that's a concensus, then...thanks for your suggestions.

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