New wheels around 350 - 400 quid?

welkman

Hi all,

Just got my new ribble sportive which is awesome except for the wheels. I got the bike through a special deal with the pro light como wheels and have always planned on upgrading them as soon as I got the bike. The options as far as I can tell are shimano RS80's or Fulcrum 3. Anyone have any reccomendations of other wheels I should be thinking about? This is my sunday best bike so I will not be using it on the commute!

Cheers,

W


Ps the comos are going on my steel project bike.

Pigeons in flight

I recently bought the RS80's at a nice price...and they are very good indeed. I only have Ksyrium Equipes to compare them to, so wouldnt know re the Fulcrums. What group set does your new Ribble have?

welkman

Its a 105 groupset. Like the look of the RS80's myself. Shame they have done away with the red nipples though.

ShutUpLegs

welkman wrote:

Shame they have done away with the red nipples though.

That look is so last year.

iHypnOTyx

RS80s are fantastic wheels and super light, definitely recommended.

amaferanga

iHypnOTyx wrote:

RS80s are fantastic wheels and super light, definitely recommended.

I'm sure they are good wheels (certainly get good reviews), but 1521g is not 'super light'.

mroli

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/66 ... elset.html

What about these bad boys - 1354g? As rec in this month's cycling plus

welkman

Nice options guys. Like the look of the Mavics but they are similar weight and spec to the RS80s an more cash?

blade8

mavic ksyrium elites, try merlin for some good prices if you sign up,,,,

Bar Shaker

The Elites are very stiff. If climbing is a big feature of your rides, this will be a major factor. The spokes are very thin blades giving good aero on the flats.

I love mine.

yaya

welkman wrote:

Hi all,

Just got my new ribble sportive which is awesome except for the wheels. I got the bike through a special deal with the pro light como wheels and have always planned on upgrading them as soon as I got the bike. The options as far as I can tell are shimano RS80's or Fulcrum 3. Anyone have any reccomendations of other wheels I should be thinking about? This is my sunday best bike so I will not be using it on the commute!

Cheers,

W


Ps the comos are going on my steel project bike.

+1 for the Fulcrums. Not the sexiest and not easy to clean (cheap stickers and matt paint) but they are reliable, stiff and fast

Headhuunter

welkman wrote:

Its a 105 groupset. Like the look of the RS80's myself. Shame they have done away with the red nipples though.

I've got a pair of RS80s and noticed an immediate improvement on the cheaper Shimano jobs that came with my Focus Cayo. Also I've got red nipples..... I've always wanted to say that on a forum....