sorry but another wheel question! am very confused!

neiljohn

I have an aluminium trek bike in which the wheels are both not true.

I fancy buying some new wheels but need it for a variety if uses.

I weigh 90kg. IIt is my training bike and also my commuting bike where I do 26 miles a day. I have a seatpost rack on the back for my work things & lunch.

I would like a strong wheel that will stay true yet still be light enough to enjoy as a racing bike when I am not commuting.

I had a spoke break on my Mavic wheels last year in which it took 3 months to be sorted so servicing/repair is an issue.

I am not looking to spend more than £200/£250 at most but am just confused at all the choice.

As an added extra I may do the Tour of Flanders next year - it would be handy if these wheels could transfer to my other bike.

Thanks in anticipation

topdude

You are likely to hear this several times, get some good handbuilt wheels.
Open Sport / Open Pro rims, 105 / Ultegra hubs, 32 spokes 3 cross.
Should come into your budget ok

nferrar

I got some 2008 Spesh Roval Roubaix's recently (on offer at £220 at LBS), designed for heavier riders and a bit more abuse and they'd been great so far (not too heavy either). Not sure how easy it is to get replacement spokes though.

maddog 2

+1 handbuilts

as td says, Open Pros or CXP33s or Ambrosio rims on 105/Ultegra hubs and decent spokes. Consider straight gauge on the rear driveside and maybe DT DB everywhere else, with either brass or prolock nipples. Have a word with a good builder and he'll advise should you.

Otherwise, Aksiums are generally accepted to be burly and tough, and well withing budget.

dbg

Another vote for askiums - had a massive crash on mine last week and not even out of true