Scott CR1 Comp wheel upgrade

Mickyg88

I recently bought my first road bike, a Scott cr1 comp, as it's a 2011 model I got a £400 discount, it has the standard Alex rims and continental tyres, I was wondering if anyone has purchased the same and made a worthwhile wheel/tyre upgrade? As I got a £400 discount I'm prepared to spend the difference on wheels/ tyres, any ideas what to buy and how much weight I could save.

Bobbinogs

Micky, just pop over to Road Buying Advice, type "wheels £400" in the search box and bob will be your uncle. Tyres will also come up if you search. In fact you may be surprised by how often these themes come up

FWIW, I would vote for RS80s, paired with some Schwalbe ZX HD which could save you 500-750g (as a guess, not knowing the weight of your current setup). The combo will make the bike feel lighter and more nimble but you probably won't actually be much faster (try a 20 mile ride with and without a full water bottle as a useful ref). Save your OEM wheels for the turbo and winter, I find a spare set always handy.

tonye_n

Bobbinogs wrote:

Micky, just pop over to Road Buying Advice, type "wheels £400" in the search box and bob will be your uncle. Tyres will also come up if you search. In fact you may be surprised by how often these themes come up

FWIW, I would vote for RS80s, paired with some Schwalbe ZX HD which could save you 500-750g (as a guess, not knowing the weight of your current setup). The combo will make the bike feel lighter and more nimble but you probably won't actually be much faster (try a 20 mile ride with and without a full water bottle as a useful ref). Save your OEM wheels for the turbo and winter, I find a spare set always handy.

YEP... what he said.
Mavic Ksyrium Elite would be in the same level for quality/weight as the RS80. Probably slightly stiffer and more bomb proof than the RS80 depending on rider weight.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... r_1677.htm

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPS ... lset_(pair)

Sharkyssurfers

i too have a scott cr1, had the same alex rims until a few months ago, now have mavic askiums, which came with tyres as well, and roll even better than the alex's, so i would definately recommend the mavic range

scarthie99

Hope Hoops Pro III RS-Mono on Mavic Open Pro road wheelset i put this on my super six.winstanleysbikes front £98 back wheel £170 you need to buy Hope Quick-Release MTB Skewer Set as well all in at £296.then buy some new tires 8)

Mickyg88

Thanks guys, the Alex that come with the cr1 weigh in at 2.9 kilos so any of the recommendations will save at least a kilo, some weight saving there, it will bring the bike down to a bit over 16 pounds.... Very worthwhile upgrade! Especially with new tyres.

tonye_n

scarthie99 wrote:

Hope Hoops Pro III RS-Mono on Mavic Open Pro road wheelset i put this on my super six.winstanleysbikes front £98 back wheel £170 you need to buy Hope Quick-Release MTB Skewer Set as well all in at £296.then buy some new tires 8)

Nope. Far too noisy freewheel. Honestly the racket would soon drive you mad!

scarthie99

the Mavic Ksyrium Elite rear wheel make a noisy.the hope noisy is not that bad

Mr Dog

RS80's are a good light wheel. I'm pretty light so don't get any flex when I'm climbing. Have just pulled the trigger on a pair of Elites as so many posters were raving about them. If you do go for the Elites may I recommend Velo Ecosse, £399 with free conti tyres and tubes and great customer service.