Wheelset for 140lb rider?

Muztard

Prepared to spend £500
To go on a Cervelo Soloist running Ultegra SL
Would rather factory - so I can read reviews/comments
Mainly for training and the odd triathlon

Whats my best option(s)?

Pokerface

New or used?

Your weight isn't an issue so it comes down to whatever the best all-around wheel you can get for your money.

Some sturdy deep-ish section wheels that can stand everyday training would probably be best.

I spent about £600 on a set of Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL wheels last year off eBay. And used them for daily training (clincher model).

Also check out these guys for good deals on Aero wheels: http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/wheelprices.htm

Monty Dog

You could also try some AM Classic CR420s

FitzM

Pokerface wrote:

New or used?

New, some aero characteristics and not to many spokes.

Pokerface

FitzM wrote:

Pokerface wrote:

New or used?

New, some aero characteristics and not to many spokes.

Why are you answering for someone else?

Cranks

Ask Steve at www.roadacecomponents.co.uk about a build with IRD Cadence Aero rims, sound like they are right up your street.

hopper1

Easy.... Easton EA90 SLX's...

rokkala

Cranks wrote:

Ask Steve at www.roadacecomponents.co.uk about a build with IRD Cadence Aero rims, sound like they are right up your street.

These rims strong enough for general training riding and such?

strodey

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25007

I just bought these as read loads of reveiws (look back to the bikeradar one on here) and thought they were a steal for the price!

Muztard

Thx Rokkala & strodey

I went for customs built by www.wheelsmith.co.uk/ which by coincidence should arrive tomorrow:

IRD Cadence Road front 24h and VSR rear 28h rims, black.
PMP Pro Road hubs, Shimano 9/10sp black
Sapim CX-Rays black with Polyax nipples

markos1963

Muztard wrote:

Thx Rokkala & strodey

I went for customs built by www.wheelsmith.co.uk/ which by coincidence should arrive tomorrow:

IRD Cadence Road front 24h and VSR rear 28h rims, black.
PMP Pro Road hubs, Shimano 9/10sp black
Sapim CX-Rays black with Polyax nipples

Blimey, thats quick! I've got to wait 3 weeks for my wheels from Derek, mind you I don't think I'll be needing them given the weather!

Chip \'oyler

Muztard wrote:

Thx Rokkala & strodey

I went for customs built by www.wheelsmith.co.uk/ which by coincidence should arrive tomorrow:

IRD Cadence Road front 24h and VSR rear 28h rims, black.
PMP Pro Road hubs, Shimano 9/10sp black
Sapim CX-Rays black with Polyax nipples

Nice. I'm waiting for some IRD Aero's from Derek

Muztard

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Blimey, thats quick! I've got to wait 3 weeks for my wheels from Derek, mind you I don't think I'll be needing them given the weather![/quote]

I ordered them in the middle of Dec 8)

rokkala

Chip \'oyler wrote:

Muztard wrote:

Thx Rokkala & strodey

I went for customs built by www.wheelsmith.co.uk/ which by coincidence should arrive tomorrow:

IRD Cadence Road front 24h and VSR rear 28h rims, black.
PMP Pro Road hubs, Shimano 9/10sp black
Sapim CX-Rays black with Polyax nipples

Nice. I'm waiting for some IRD Aero's from Derek

You going to be using the IRD aeros for all-purpose riding? I ask because i was looking at ordering from there, either the Ambrosio Excellight or IRD Aero rims, CX-Ray spokes and Powertap hubs.

Be good to hear your view on the Aero's when you get them, as i'm leaning towards them at the moment, but don't know if the rims would be durable enough for all the training/time trials/sportives. I hope they are, but otherwise i'll go with the safe option of the Excellights.

Chip \'oyler

Rokkala wrote:

Chip \'oyler wrote:

Muztard wrote:

Thx Rokkala & strodey

I went for customs built by www.wheelsmith.co.uk/ which by coincidence should arrive tomorrow:

IRD Cadence Road front 24h and VSR rear 28h rims, black.
PMP Pro Road hubs, Shimano 9/10sp black
Sapim CX-Rays black with Polyax nipples

Nice. I'm waiting for some IRD Aero's from Derek

You going to be using the IRD aeros for all-purpose riding? I ask because i was looking at ordering from there, either the Ambrosio Excellight or IRD Aero rims, CX-Ray spokes and Powertap hubs.

Be good to hear your view on the Aero's when you get them, as i'm leaning towards them at the moment, but don't know if the rims would be durable enough for all the training/time trials/sportives. I hope they are, but otherwise i'll go with the safe option of the Excellights.

I'll keep you posted. I've ordered them for general purpose summer riding, I won't be racing on them. FYI - Aeros on Ambrosio 24/28 with CX Rays. Derek didn't seem to have a problem recommending them to me, I'm quite a heavy powerful rider, that's the reason we went 24/28

dombo6

hopper1 wrote:

Easy.... Easton EA90 SLX's...

yep, second that. I'm 145lb. Great wheels.

neeb

Total Cycling are doing Campagnolo Eurus for 530 (maybe last years's model?). I love mine, really stiff and have never required any maintenance.

rokkala

Cheers Chip \'oyler