Cheap wheels - what to be wary of?
Stuster
Posts: 33
Hi All
I'm currently riding around on the original rear wheel that came with my 12 year old Trek 1000, and a random front wheel borrowed to replace the front one which died in a crash. So 2 pretty basic mismatched wheels!
Looking to pay no more than £150 for 2 new ones, and have no idea what I should be looking for or avoiding? The ones that have caught my eye are:
Shimano R501 C30 - £75
Shimano RS10 - £99
Shimano RS20 - £125
Planet X Model C - £130
Fulcrum Racing 7 - £137
Mavik Aksium - £137
As regards cheap wheels, is there likely to be a difference between a £75 set and a £140 set? Also, I understand that Shimano wheels have non standard spokes so are a pain if they brake? The other thing I'm unsure of is bearings - do some wheels have different types ie sealed etc and is there a particular type to look out for?
As you can tell I'm totally ignorant of all the technicalities so any guidance is much appreciated!
Cheers
I'm currently riding around on the original rear wheel that came with my 12 year old Trek 1000, and a random front wheel borrowed to replace the front one which died in a crash. So 2 pretty basic mismatched wheels!
Looking to pay no more than £150 for 2 new ones, and have no idea what I should be looking for or avoiding? The ones that have caught my eye are:
Shimano R501 C30 - £75
Shimano RS10 - £99
Shimano RS20 - £125
Planet X Model C - £130
Fulcrum Racing 7 - £137
Mavik Aksium - £137
As regards cheap wheels, is there likely to be a difference between a £75 set and a £140 set? Also, I understand that Shimano wheels have non standard spokes so are a pain if they brake? The other thing I'm unsure of is bearings - do some wheels have different types ie sealed etc and is there a particular type to look out for?
As you can tell I'm totally ignorant of all the technicalities so any guidance is much appreciated!
Cheers
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Fulcrum 7's are ultra-reliable at that price. The Mavic Aksium's come with tyres and tubes, so are a very good package at that price0
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Nothing wrong with my Fulcrum 7's - even set fastest long flat segments on Strava on them.
The Shimano R501's are a £130 wheelset that you can buy for under £70 from Ribble, so a bit of a bargain really. Free postage offered till next Thursday too!!0
