Orbea Aqua - Wheel Upgrade

paul_or
paul_or Posts: 156
edited July 2009 in Road buying advice
Dear all, I have had my Orbea 2009 Aqua for 9 months now and love it dearly. I've been debating the upgrade route and am interested in getting a pair of wheels that will make a significant improvement, as my riding abilities are improving.

My current thoughts are Easton EA50's or EA70's, with my budget being ideally around the 250-300 mark.

What are your thoughts, and will these make a genuine difference?
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  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    Those are good wheels but if you get the Cycling Plus from August you will see an amazing review of some Pro-Lite Bracciano-S for £339.99 that get the Winner of the test over wheels such as the Fulcrum Racing Zeros, Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL, Easton EA90 SLX ... so I would have a look at those first. They sell them over in CRC.
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  • paul_or
    paul_or Posts: 156
    Thanks for the feedback - i shall definitely consider the pro-lites when funds allow.
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  • gtitim
    gtitim Posts: 225
    I'm a firm believer in Eastons...

    http://www.dailycycle.co.uk/post/2009/0 ... Bikes.aspx

    Congrats on the Orbea, good choice :D
  • pompeypoppy
    pompeypoppy Posts: 182
    I have also been interested in upgrading my wheelset on my Giant Scr 1, and was looking into Easton's. From reading the review I find myself moving from the EA50 SL towards the EA90 SXL. They just look awesome and seems a great spec. Just don't think I could part with another £300 for the upgrade!

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