Is there much difference inn weight in these wheels?

mosa

I currently have some Shimano Rs20 rims on my bike would there be much difference in weight if i changed to MAVIC KSYRIUM wheels either elite or sl's and if i did what would the difference if any would i notice and is it worth the extra cost thanks

Wirral_paul

RS20 = 1870g http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/review-shimano-rs20-wheelset-11-30860

Kysyrium Elite = 1540g http://www.mavic.com/en/product/wheels/road-triathlon/wheels/Ksyrium-Elite

Kysyrium SL = 1485g http://www.mavic.com/en/product/wheels/road-triathlon/wheels/Ksyrium-SL

300 - 400g is a pretty good weight saving and will feel more lively to ride - especially when accelerating out of corners and so on. Best upgrade you'll make by far is wheels and tyres - go for it. Keep the RS20s with some more suitable tyres for the winter

mosa

would you say either of the kysyrium wheels will be a benefit or would you suggest the SL version cheers

cycleclinic

Remeber Mavic weight claims are a bit optimistic somethimes. Various Akiums come in 50g over claimed and the last pair of open proi's I has in weighed in at 480g.

Also hand built can get lighter than that quite esily for less money possibly as well.

Herbsman

mosa wrote:

is it worth the extra cost

Surely you are the only one who can answer such a subjective question.