Which race wheels?

Houllier

Hello

I'm looking for some wheels for road racing (3rd cat).

Currently looking at either Shimano RS80 or the new Planet X 52mm carbon clinchers http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPP ... r_wheelset

Which is better for racing - the lighter weight of the Shimanos, or the aero advantage of the deep rim on the Planet X? Anyone tried the Planet X wheels yet?

Or any other suggestions? £400 max budget

Thanks all

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markos1963

Unless you're planning any long solo breakaways the aero wheels won't be of any benefit. More beneficial to have light and stiff wheels so you can join in with the sprint at the end of the race.

amaferanga

markos1963 wrote:

Unless you're planning any long solo breakaways the aero wheels won't be of any benefit. More beneficial to have light and stiff wheels so you can join in with the sprint at the end of the race.

Who wouldn't have aspirations of a solo break or at least a break with 2 or 3 other riders?

amaferanga

In answer to the OP - get the ones you like the look of best or the ones that you can get the best deal on. Neither will win or lose you races.

markos1963

amaferanga wrote:

markos1963 wrote:

Unless you're planning any long solo breakaways the aero wheels won't be of any benefit. More beneficial to have light and stiff wheels so you can join in with the sprint at the end of the race.

Who wouldn't have aspirations of a solo break or at least a break with 2 or 3 other riders?

True and I'm only commenting from personal experience as my best hope of coming anywhere is in the sprint

shinyhelmut

If you want something for bunch racing then reliable braking trumps aero. Get something with an alu brake track, not carbon.