Need new wheels

stuart clark

Hello, I just found that the reason for my PX model B's rear wheel, suddenly going out of true, is due to cracks in the rim around 7 or 8 of the spoke holes. So looking for a quick replacement pair. Would you guys go for :-

Fulcrum Racing 7's Planet X £105
or
Pro-Lite Luciano's Ribble £117

Was waiting for Mavic Askiums to come back into stock at Ribble, but their sale ends tomorrow

Need something that can survive West Yorkshires pitiful roads, and daily 26 mile commute.

Any advice would be much appreciated

Wheelspinner

Don't know the Pro Lite, but Fulcrum make a nice strong wheel usually. I've ridden the Racing 1 for a fair number of miles, and they've been excellent. Seem to be a popular choice with OEM supplies too, they arrive as standard fit on a lot of bikes out this way.

ajb72

A bit like wheelspinner, I cannot comment on the Pro Lite but would recommend the Fulcrum 7's as a good strong wheel. At that price you won't go far wrong.

I use them as a winter wheel on some truly awful roads and in foul conditions, and they still look and perform as good as new.

The only minor gripe would be the loud freehub, but it doesn't worry me too much as my Mavic ES were not much quieter.

ugo.santalucia

Is there no warranty on those wheels? Can't be that old...

Jesus, real garbage this internet stuff...

Go for quality and if the choice is limited to those two, then go for Fulcrum, as PROLite are garbage too... at least the QR on the Fulcrums are good

Sure you don't want to invest 250 pounds in a set of hand built, which will oulast all those internet rubbish? Lots of good builders would make a fantastic set for that price...

amaferanga

ugo.santalucia wrote:

Is there no warranty on those wheels? Can't be that old...

Jesus, real garbage this internet stuff...

Go for quality and if the choice is limited to those two, then go for Fulcrum, as PROLite are garbage too... at least the QR on the Fulcrums are good

Sure you don't want to invest 250 pounds in a set of hand built, which will oulast all those internet rubbish? Lots of good builders would make a fantastic set for that price...

Would a hand built pair of wheels bought over the internet also be rubbish?

Not everyone wants a drab set of Open Pros....

hugo15

Merlin had Fulcrum racing 7's for £95 when I looked last night.

ajb72

That's about what I paid at Ribble 12 months ago, I doubt you'll get a better wheelset for the money?

2alexcoo

Even without breakages, I can imagine you will wear out a set of rims in a year by commuting 6000 miles in all weathers.

If you go for a cheapish but durable handbuilt wheel, you'll be able to replace the rims cheaply when they wear out, rather than binning the wheels each time. Parker International will sell you a pair of Open Sports on 105 hubs for £150 or so.