Shimano Tiagra WH-R500

Lord Jimmy 7th

OK im looking at this set of wheels anybody got any advice on this set?

duracer

do you already own it or just going to buy?

topdude

These are decent budget wheels, not too heavy, simple to service bearings, decent number of spokes, easy to true if needed.
I used a set for a year with no problems

Lord Jimmy 7th

havent bought yet, am looking around at a new set mainly cuse the rear whelel i currently got is cracked. being a student i dont have a great budget, would i be better off replacing just the back or getting a whole new set?

redddraggon

I got a set of these for £45 two years ago and they are still running strong.

desweller

I have a set and they have done me proud over 3000 winter miles. Have not needed retruing. Easy hubs to service.

You'll need some rim tape though, as they are not supplied with any.

amaferanga

There's a chap selling some R561 wheels in the classifieds here for similar money.

Lord Jimmy 7th

yeah i just saw the R561's but i think that they have been sold already

Mettan

Hmm - just thinking about prices of these just over a year ago - Parkers, £ 25 for a R500 front, and £29 for an R500 Rear - great value at those prices - think they had the R550's at that time for £29 for a front and £ 39 for a rear - crazy prices.

Pity about the pound etc more recently - loved me budget Shimano stuff.