keep fulcrum 4's for upgrade to mavic ksyrium sl's?

trev-spesh-sl3
trev-spesh-sl3 Posts: 56
edited February 2011 in Road buying advice
have just bought a 2011 specialized tarmac with fulcrum 4's, have ridden it once and is great, no issues with the fulcrums, but i'm tempted by the mavic wheels. going to be attempting some racing this year and sportives.

wondering if the mavics are a worthwhile upgrade or not? wud i notice any difference etc?

thanks
2010 specialized allez
2011 specialized tarmac sl3 expert(cant wait for the good weather)

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  • mogi
    mogi Posts: 69
    think fulcrum 4s are really fulcrum3s for specialized. keepm em they are great wheels
  • Brian B
    Brian B Posts: 2,071
    mogi wrote:
    think fulcrum 4s are really fulcrum3s for specialized. keepm em they are great wheels

    Fulcrum 3 are okay - nowhere even close to the mavic sl wheel. The sl wheels are much stiffer, more durable, look nicer(big plus) and would be better for sportives. I've had both sets of wheels and there good but I had lots of problems with my fulcrums.
    Brian B.
  • ADIHEAD
    ADIHEAD Posts: 575
    edited February 2011
    Buy the SL's for sportives, keep Fulcrums for lesser duties :) Good second set of wheels is always useful :wink:
  • trev-spesh-sl3
    trev-spesh-sl3 Posts: 56
    thanks for the advice, think i'll buy the mavics before the summer.
    2010 specialized allez
    2011 specialized tarmac sl3 expert(cant wait for the good weather)

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