Yes, it is another wheel thread...but I really need help!!
max888
Posts: 206
Having decided that it is time to retire the Khamsins I am looking in to a new set of hoops. After an afternoon of surfing I have subsequently decided that handbuilts are too expensive for what I want to achieve -
The fastest, lightest, and strongest wheels for the least amount of money. They would be used for racing and summer use.
After speaking to my LBS I was recommended Mavic Ksyrium, on the basis of their "bomb-proofness" however in my opinion I think that they are a bit on the lardy side (1550g). I have been uming and ahing about the new Planet-X carbon 50s (1296g) but the guy in the shop said that his mate "pringled" one after not very long. I have just noticed Fuerte Bici Carbon 20s (1242g) too.
I am a very light rider at the moment at 58kg but I may well get heavier seeing as I'm 16. I'm not a particularly powerful rider but at 6'2" I'm definitely not slow, but climbing is what i prefer and am best at.
I would be very greatful for you advice as to which wheels would be most suitable for me as I don't really know,
Thanks,
Max.
The fastest, lightest, and strongest wheels for the least amount of money. They would be used for racing and summer use.
After speaking to my LBS I was recommended Mavic Ksyrium, on the basis of their "bomb-proofness" however in my opinion I think that they are a bit on the lardy side (1550g). I have been uming and ahing about the new Planet-X carbon 50s (1296g) but the guy in the shop said that his mate "pringled" one after not very long. I have just noticed Fuerte Bici Carbon 20s (1242g) too.
I am a very light rider at the moment at 58kg but I may well get heavier seeing as I'm 16. I'm not a particularly powerful rider but at 6'2" I'm definitely not slow, but climbing is what i prefer and am best at.
I would be very greatful for you advice as to which wheels would be most suitable for me as I don't really know,
Thanks,
Max.
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6'2 and 58 KG :shock: And i thought i was gaunt
With regards to the wheels, haven't got a clue sorry.... :arrow:winter beast: http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff016.jpg
Summer beast; http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff015.jpg0 -
I'm trying to get heavier... no really I am !!!0
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The 1242g Fuerte Bicis are tubs - is that what you want?
I've seen a few recommendations for Bike Soul wheels. Their S2.0 clinchers are 1330g and 470 USD.Rider weight limit of 95kg, but you probably won't put on that much weight.
http://bikesoul.com/2009/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=100 -
Light.
Cheap.
Strong.
Pick two.0 -
the planet x's are tubs only - has that entered your thinking?0
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Yeah I know that they are tubs but I'm not particularly bothered, I had tubs on a vintige Bianchi and so I know what to do if I get a puncture. I had a lot of practice putting tubs on at the roadside.
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I've had a look at the Soul wheels and they look quite promising. I think that they are definitely going to be more durable that the carbon wheels, cheaper too.0
