wheel upgrade

eyebee

I am considering upgrading wheels early spring.I have a 2009 Defy 1 which has mavic cx 22 wheels, with gatorskins.I don't race but do ride for fitness including commuting and longer weekend rides when possible.Would it be worth spending a little extra or would it be worthwhile getting something around £150. Several recent posts seem to suggest decent wheelsets around this price, but I would appreciate advice. Thanks in advance.

ba68

It really depends on what you want to achieve from the upgrade; reduced weight, more aero, nicer ride? What tyres and tubes do you run, just changing to some good quality tyre such as GP4000s's can save you a bit of weight and improve the ride and handling. If you really feel you need an upgrade the Fulcrum 7 or 5's, Mavic Aksium or Planet x model B or C all get good reviews. I have fulcrum 5's and model B's, I prefer the 5's, they roll nicely, are stiffer and look nicer if that's a consideration, but the B's are lighter an cheaper. If you are running low end tyres you may be surprised by the difference if you just change those to start with.

eyebee

Ideally less weight. Due to the commuting , puncture resistance is important, so i have conti gator hardshells. Planet x b's appeal (price) but would they be durable enough for 20 miles commute year round? Fulcrum 5 were something i' d considered but i just need to decide whatever i decide on if any weight difference would really be that noticeable/worthwhile upgrade compared with the current wheels.

napoleond

I really don't think it's worth changing until your wheels die.
How about getting some good fast tyres to put on as a treat for non-commuting rides when it's nice weather, like Vittoria Open Pave with some Latex tubes?

Evil Laugh

My missus has racked up some miles on model bs. They have been reliable.

However I used them for a month and found them so flexy. Depends on your weight, I'm about 80kg.