Can you recommend some light wheels?

sampras38

Interested in the collective opinion on what wheels to get.

I'm looking at getting some lighter wheels and wondered whether to get factory or hand built. I ride a Dura Ace equipped Cube Agree GTC SL with Fulcrum 5's and just looking for something a little lighter.

Everything on the Cube has been upgraded from the original spec and would like to treat myself to some new wheels. I'll mainly be using them for hilly Sportives such as Marmotte, Dragon etc.

I know there are some decent wheel builders around and wondered if it was worth going down that route or factory built such as Mavic etc. Budget probably up to around £450 for the pair but not necessarily that much if I can avoid it.

Thanks

Bobbinogs

I typed light wheels into the search tool and got 1744 matches

Personally, I would consider the hand built/factory divide and think about what I was looking for. Hand built are great and can be easily rebuilt/repaired but don't have quite the bling factor of some factory sets. Both have pros and cons...

maddog 2

RS80s

mroli

As every thread seems to recommend:

Pro-lite Braccianos
Shimano RS80s
Shimano Dura Ace c24
Whatever Planet X have replaced the model B's with
Handbuilts

But do use the search function and check for previous threads that bang on at great length about the pros and cons of all of these.

sampras38

My thinking was that hand built can be a bit more bespoke, and tailored to my weight and riding style, plus not so expensive as well known brands.

Perhaps I've answered by own question...:)

napoleond

Get some of these.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/No1GS-Wheel-Lig ... 429&sr=8-1

sampras38

NapoleonD wrote:

Get some of these.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/No1GS-Wheel-Lig ... 429&sr=8-1

DaveL

I've just bought these, Pro-lite Braccianos and am really impressed with them. I got them from chain reaction when they were on offer for £247. I originally had shimano 510's.

Dave

galatzo

From the leftfield ...

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=520

sampras38

thanks for replies