Wheel Upgrade

DB100

Hi All,
I have a Trek Madone 4.5 and I am considering a wheel upgrade, (a treat to myself for losing 2.5 stones)
I am considering some Campagnolo Zonda wheels. I am new to this upgrade malarky so, is it just a straight swap or do I need more info, also they come with Campag or Shimano Hubs, does this affect the cassette you can use, can I just swap my existing cassette. Currently Shimano
Cheers for any help and Info

Mike39496

Get the Shimano hubs and it should just be a straight swap, you may need to reposition the brake pads but apart from that it's as simple as swapping the two. You'll need a lockring remover and chain whip if you don't have one to change the cassette over though.

yaya

When re-fitting the cassette make sure you put all the cogs and spacers in the correct order, including the spacer that sits right behind it (assuming it is a 10 speed cassette)

ugo.santalucia

Yes you can...

As for the Zondas... Campagnolo makes some quality and performing wheels. However, bear in mind the availability of G3 spokes, should any of them break for any reason (not necessarily related to bad build) is scarce and their installation unconventional, so make sure you have a Campagnolo service centre at driving distance, as your local Halfords or Evans won't probably know where to start.

Some factory wheels can be serviced by pretty much any shop (HED ardennes, some Easton... ), using conventional rather than official spares (which are always in scarce supply and stupidly priced), others are manufacturer specific and won't take standards spares.

I am not saying don't buy the Zonda, just making you aware of this issue, in case you are buying them because of summer sales

DB100

I think the Zondas have a weight limit of 98 kg, I weigh 107, so probably go for Mavic Ksyriums instead.
Cheers for the help