Pro Lite Braccianos or Mavic Ksyrium Equipe?
Sammyw23
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Looking at a wheel upgrade (as is everyone else by the looks of the forum!)
Still got the fulcrum 7s that came on my Bianchi Infinito last summer. I am 89kgs so not huge but any replacements do need to be strong.
For £235, I could get the Braccianos (1501g) or the 2011 Ksyrium Equipe's (1675g).
Is there a clear better option out of these two?
Is it a worthy upgrade? The other option is to run the fulcrums for this summer and go for a bigger upgrade next summer......
Thanks
Still got the fulcrum 7s that came on my Bianchi Infinito last summer. I am 89kgs so not huge but any replacements do need to be strong.
For £235, I could get the Braccianos (1501g) or the 2011 Ksyrium Equipe's (1675g).
Is there a clear better option out of these two?
Is it a worthy upgrade? The other option is to run the fulcrums for this summer and go for a bigger upgrade next summer......
Thanks
Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD10
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD10
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Just phoned up Ribble to ask about the Braccianos. They won't have any in stock for the "foreseeable future" which will be "months". Shame....http://www.georgesfoundation.org
http://100hillsforgeorge.blogspot.com/
http://www.12on12in12.blogspot.co.uk/0 -
Yes I did the same!
But HighonBikes on eBay has the Bracciano's for £235 delivered in all options and I can get the Mavics from Merlin for the same.
Hence the quandry....Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD100 -
Chainreaction price match. Send them with an email with the Ribble link. They price matched even when Ribble were out of stock.0
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Did they actually do them at £191 for you? I asked them and they said no.
If so, can you PM me any confirmation you had via email and I'll go back to them!!Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD100 -
I didn't personally, let me try and get hold of my mate who did though. If I get it what email add shall I forward it on to?0
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I have PM'd you - much appreciated if you can get anything!
Any views from others on the 2 choices (or others) are welcome - thanks!Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD100 -
I have Braccianos, paid 191 from Ribble but had to wait a while. Just after I bought them I think they dropped another tenner, Doh! Anyway, great wheels. Lighter than the Equipes and they seem well built. Really transformed by bike, I had 2kg wheels before.
If you're doing really high annual mileages I'd prefer Mavics, I suspect they have better engineered bearings and higher overall build quality. I almost bought some used Ksyrium Elites and they seemed a notch above the Braccianos but were about twice the price new.
The Planet-X Model Bs are 125 quid for 1600g and a few folk have suggested they're actually the same wheel as the Bracciano!http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
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Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!0 -
Sammyw23 wrote:I have PM'd you - much appreciated if you can get anything!
Any views from others on the 2 choices (or others) are welcome - thanks!
Will keep you posted. May not be until Monday now.0 -
I have prolites got them on offer from triandrun fr £189 worth watching their site.0
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I have prolites got them on offer from triandrun fr £189 worth watching their site.0
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Cheers gwillis - have you got the pro lites on your Infinito? Noticeable improvement??Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD100 -
They roll really well and seem stiff , I bought them on the back of good reviews given the price you can't go wrong0
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I was also looking to upgrade my wheelset and had my eye on Ribble's Braccianos.Got tired of waiting for them to be in stock,so bought these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15774(Mavic Ksyrium Elite,2008 model,campag fit,£250).0
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Anyone got the Equipe's??Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD100 -
gwillis wrote:I have prolites got them on offer from triandrun fr £189 worth watching their site.
The Braccianos? You did well - current pricing: http://www.triandrun.com/bikes/wheels/b ... heels.html (£300 reduced from £400!)http://www.georgesfoundation.org
http://100hillsforgeorge.blogspot.com/
http://www.12on12in12.blogspot.co.uk/0 -
mroli wrote:gwillis wrote:I have prolites got them on offer from triandrun fr £189 worth watching their site.
The Braccianos? You did well - current pricing: http://www.triandrun.com/bikes/wheels/b ... heels.html (£300 reduced from £400!)
Triandrun had a half-price sale about a year ago. I bought a pair of Braccianos for £175.0 -
unixnerd wrote:I have Braccianos, paid 191 from Ribble but had to wait a while. Just after I bought them I think they dropped another tenner, Doh! Anyway, great wheels. Lighter than the Equipes and they seem well built. Really transformed by bike, I had 2kg wheels before.
If you're doing really high annual mileages I'd prefer Mavics, I suspect they have better engineered bearings and higher overall build quality. I almost bought some used Ksyrium Elites and they seemed a notch above the Braccianos but were about twice the price new.
The Planet-X Model Bs are 125 quid for 1600g and a few folk have suggested they're actually the same wheel as the Bracciano!
Judging by the similarities in finish I reckon Model-Bs are made by Pro-Lite or whatever factory is behind the brand. Probably not the exact same product as Bracciano though. I own both.
I have three sets of Model Bs (Shimano freehub body) and all are slightly below 1.6kg according to digital kitchen scales off Lidl.
Keep your eyes peeled as Planet X sell Model Bs for £99 from time to time.0 -
Cycloslalomeur wrote:Keep your eyes peeled as Planet X sell Model Bs for £99 from time to time.
I've stopped holding my breath on this now, I suspect those days are gone...0 -
mroli wrote:gwillis wrote:I have prolites got them on offer from triandrun fr £189 worth watching their site.
The Braccianos? You did well - current pricing: http://www.triandrun.com/bikes/wheels/b ... heels.html (£300 reduced from £400!)
I rang them the day after the sale ended late deecember / early Jan... Asked if they could do it and they obliged .
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mroli wrote:gwillis wrote:I have prolites got them on offer from triandrun fr £189 worth watching their site.
The Braccianos? You did well - current pricing: http://www.triandrun.com/bikes/wheels/b ... heels.html (£300 reduced from £400!)
I rang them the day after the sale ended late deecember / early Jan... Asked if they could do it and they obliged .
Well happpy0 -
CRC wouldn't price match Ribble's out of stock price on the Bracciano's but at £235 from High On Bikes:
http://www.highonbikes.com/pro-lite-bra ... gnolo.html
I couldn't resist as I only had £250 to spend.
Now I just need to work out how I am going to sneak this package past the missus out to the shed........Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD100 -
Now I just need to work out how I am going to sneak this package past the missus out to the shed........
Amateur! Have it sent to a mate's house then sneak it past when she's out. If caught say that you hated spending the money but your old wheels were unsafe.
I'm looking at a set of Planet-X model B's for the winter bike. Love the Braccianos on my nice bike but want something cheaper for the hack.http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!0 -
Haha LOVE the unsafe line.....that will be used in the future!
Yes if Planet X ever get the Campag Model B's I'll be doing the same for the winter bike!Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD100