What wheelset and tyres

garfunkel_dave

Hi I started road cycling last year when I got an specialized allez sport compact, i've been avaraging about 70-100 miles a week, I'm in need of some new tyres and was looking at upgrading my wheels, I have about £350 budget in mind for some wheels, any recommendations would be welcome. Thanks in advance.

MikeWW

Kyserium Elites (about £350 from Merlin) Can't go wrong

danowat

I've just replaced my stock Mondos with Conti GP4000 tyres, initial feelings are, it was a very worthy swap.

aberdeen_lune

The Conti GP4000S are better than the GP4000 version.

As for wheels depends if you want light wheels or robust wheels. The Mavics are tough wheels if you want something light what about Soul 2 wheels.

macondo01

On the subject of wheels I had some good advice here

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12684304&start=0

maddog 2

There are numerous threads on wheel choice so have a search and see what comes up.

One unusual option, with some potential, would be some Ultegra 6700 wheels (see merlin) and a pair of Hutchinson Fusion3 tubeless tyres (see wiggle)

macondo01

Yep lots of options - another to consider is the RS80

TimoH

Fulcrum Racing 3 for wheels and Michelin Pro3Race or Conti GP 4000 S for tires.

Fairlane72

I would recommend American Classic Victory Wheelset With 2 Free Continental Grand Prix Tyres & Tubes for £299.99 available at Rutlandcycling....

Mettan

Macondo01 wrote:

Yep lots of options - another to consider is the RS80

+ 1 for the RS80's - these have got the super-light Dura-Ace 390g rims - great wheels for a light/moderate weight rider.

Alternately, the 6700's are a competent cheaper option.

For general training tyres - at the cheaper end, Rubino Pros or Michelin Lithions are good enough - with a bit more money GP 4000 S or GP 4 Seasons are a good choice - (reserve things like Pro Race 3's and Vittoria Open Corsa Evo 320's for Summer use/Racing).

Rich Hcp

Tyres, I changed to Vittoria Rubino Pros on my Allez Sport