New wheels needed!

bobtbuilder
bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
edited October 2008 in Workshop
I have just had the unfortunate news that what I thought was a simple truing of my rear wheel, actually requires a whole new wheel!

Apparently the freehub has sheared off the point where it attaches to the hub body (Mavic Ksyrium SL)

So, somewhat unexpectedly, I am in the market for a new wheelset. I have a budget of £500 - £600, and have found various options at that price range, but need some riders opinions rather that web-site blurb.

I like the look of the HED Ardennes wheelset and also the Dalkiia SixZero, but would welcome any feedback on these or any other wheelset in my price range.

Thanks in advance,

Rob.

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  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    I like the Dalkiia SixZero wheelset. They are slightly blingy (but I like that)- but was told they are better for more flattish/rolling racing rather than clmbing or sprinting. They have a set in GB cycles (though apparently they had a sale last year and were selling them at 430quid!)
    Steeds:
    1)Planet X SL Pro carbon
    2)Nelson Pista Singlespeed
    3)Giant Cadex MTB
    4)BeOne Karma MTB
  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    Sorry - forgot to say that I am a fairly bulky rider (88kg).
  • andylav
    andylav Posts: 308
    edited October 2008
    Whoops - double post
  • andylav
    andylav Posts: 308
    I have these carbon wheels for sale:
    One pair of Vuelta Carbon Pro matrix wheels with the following specification.

    Weight: Front wheel 730gm, Rear wheel 930gm

    Racing rims 622x13 33mm highwall in Carbon Matrix combined with lite alloy rim for clincher tyre

    Spokes in Avional lite alloy made by Alpina-Italy and CNC machined for extreme reactivity and lightweight. 12 spokes front, 16 spokes rear

    Hubs in forged alloy with 2 sealed bearings front and 5 sealed bearings rear.

    In near immaculate condition - I would rate them as 9 out of 10 in appearance and structural/mechanical working order

    Cost £699 - selling with wheelbags, titanium skewers, new Panaracer EVO2 tyres and Continental supersonic tubes for £425 (including postage)

    vueltacarbonyb5.th.jpg

    Stiffer and faster than Ksyriums (I have both and rate the Ksyriums as a very good, everyday wheel) and at 85 kilos, I'm no lightweight myself ! Wheels spin up very well and are counterweighted so they hold their speed very well, particularly over rolling roads as they are a mid-sized rim and not a full on deep section. Only selling as I've only used them twice this year (wheels are two years old) and I'm looking to get a set of light, climbing specific wheels for sportive use next year.

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