What Wheels?

asprilla

OK, I'm doing the unthinkable and rationalising my bikes from 5 to 3 as I just don't have the space at the moment and I'm expecting to get a new winter commuter in the Autumn.

Anyway, the Ribble will be going on eBay this weekend or next and I'll be looking to recycle the cash into a new set of wheels for the S1 (my other reason for selling is that I love riding the S1 and I don't see any reason why I should ever ride the Ribble instead).

I've currently got Roval Pave SLs and would like to spend about £500 on something a little more upmarket, new or second hand.

Currently looking at:

Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL - Second hand, over budget and would probably only use for triathlons

Easton EA90 SLX - Should be fine for commuting and racing. not sure what the difference is between SL and SLX

Mavic Krysium SL - Again, good all rounder and much cheaper than the others.

Shimano CL 7850 - What is there say? Apparently excellent

Any thoughts on these or other options?

spasypaddy

fulcrum racing 3s? or if you can afford the extra few quid the racing 1s?

i have the 3s and they are awesome

asprilla

Actually I was thinking of the Racing 1s or Zeros as well, just missed them off the list.

Are they robust enough for commuting?

spasypaddy

my racing 3s are. im sure someone can comment on the 1s

Aguila

I have the Shimano CL's. They are Dura-ace wheels, the CL bit stands for carbon laminate. Bought for my Focus Cayo and are very very good. I'm not exactly a wheel expert but they made a big difference vs the factory issue makic aksiums. Much quicker up the hills and the whole bike generally more lively.

I got mine from merlin cycles who had an offer on, they may still have.