Wheel Advice/upgrade

Stu07
Stu07 Posts: 48
edited November 2009 in Road buying advice
Firstly i'd like to apologise to all regular users who have had to answer this question 100 times before.

I have tried to search through previous posts but had no joy.

I currently have a 2008 Boardman Comp with Ritchey Comp wheels on. They are starting to get a bit worn and i'm looking at possible replacements

1. Does anyone know the weight of these??

2. I'm after something reasonably light but that can stand upto UK roads throughout the year? Any suggestions (i take into account most of it will be personal preference).

I dont really want to spend more than £400 for the pair. Thanks

Comments

  • dru
    dru Posts: 1,341
    WHEELS

    The combined weight of the Boardman's tyres, cassette and Ritchey Comp wheels is just 2,920g and they are the only wheels on bikes in this price group to use cartridge bearing hubs, which are generally better quality than traditional ball and cone bearings. The black spokes - 20 front and 24 rear - look good with their aerodynamic elliptical cross section, and remained perfectly true throughout testing. The Continental Ultra Sport tyres are of the cheaper steel-beaded type but the tread grips well wet or dry.


    This is taken form the review of this bike on this forum :)
  • incog24
    incog24 Posts: 549
    RS80s? Don't often get suggested, but come in under budget and perform just about as well as Dura-ace (same rims). Look great too.
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