Wheel debate

Joeblack
Joeblack Posts: 829
edited September 2012 in Road general
Hi guys

Thoughts appreciated,

Iv got this bike http://www.trekbikes.com/ie/en/bikes/ro ... h2_compact

Iv ordered some Ksyrium equipe's in white, few reasons -

1 - standard wheels are generally thought of to be sheeeeet (is this true of mine?)

2 - weight (but I can't find the weight of mine so I don't know?)

3 - looks, they look good enough to eat :lol:

But is it worth my hard earned pennies, will I see/feel the benefit?


Thanks
One plays football, tennis or golf, one does not play at cycling

Comments

  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    you've ordered them now so a bit late if the response was 'its not worth it'

    But it is worth it.

    Enjoy :)
    Dolan Mythos
  • Joeblack
    Joeblack Posts: 829
    clarkey cat wrote:
    you've ordered them now so a bit late if the response was 'its not worth it'

    But it is worth it.

    Enjoy :)

    Loooool yh I can see your point, they can be sent back though if it's a waste of money :lol:
    One plays football, tennis or golf, one does not play at cycling
  • siamon
    siamon Posts: 274
    Great bike!

    Personally, I would cancel them & stick with the standard wheels.

    I know that loads of people rate the Mavic stuff very highly and they do look good, but to me they feel very harsh and unpleasant. As you have gone for a Madone (which feel firm yet supple), the Mavics may detract from the qualities of the frame.

    Whilst the two wheel sets may feel very different, I doubt there will be any difference in average speed whatsoever.
  • DavidJB
    DavidJB Posts: 2,019
    Waste of money, send them back and get some Mavic R-Sys
  • Joeblack
    Joeblack Posts: 829
    DavidJB wrote:
    Waste of money, send them back and get some Mavic R-Sys

    they are ALOT of money :o
    One plays football, tennis or golf, one does not play at cycling
  • DavidJB
    DavidJB Posts: 2,019
    Joeblack wrote:
    DavidJB wrote:
    Waste of money, send them back and get some Mavic R-Sys

    they are ALOT of money :o

    Yeah! I was just kidding :) on a serious note I'd get fulcrum 5's ...ridden some on my training/winter bike (so through the worst conditions) for 8-9,000 miles and never needed so much as a spoke re-tension, never really felt much flex either.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    Where is the debate?
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  • Joeblack
    Joeblack Posts: 829
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Where is the debate?


    :lol:

    I thought that after I posted!!!

    I think "Wheel question" would have been a better heading lololol

    Any ways Mr Ugo, your a wheel man arnt you? Do you do anything in this price range (in white) that would suit the bike?
    One plays football, tennis or golf, one does not play at cycling
  • jonomc4
    jonomc4 Posts: 891
    I have Mavic Equipes on my commuter - bang for buck they are very good in my opinion and yes they do make a big difference over most stock wheels on bikes under £1,200 - would have stretched to the elites for racing if I were you though.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    Joeblack wrote:
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Where is the debate?


    :lol:

    I thought that after I posted!!!

    I think "Wheel question" would have been a better heading lololol

    Any ways Mr Ugo, your a wheel man arnt you? Do you do anything in this price range (in white) that would suit the bike?

    White... 1650 grams for the set, give or take

    DSC_0050.jpg

    However, I am trying to work only locally, it's a right pain all this sending around
    left the forum March 2023
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    Thread hijacked.

    I've got the DT Axis 2.0 wheelset that came with my Specialized tarmac - x7xfq.jpg

    I'm looking to upgrade my wheels in the near future, but am unsure of what wheels to purchase. My budget is not huge mind you. Any suggestions?
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    So the thread has now become "debate on white wheels"... :lol:
    left the forum March 2023
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    So the thread has now become "debate on white wheels"... :lol:

    Surely there is no valid debate on this subject is there? It's like white socks isn't it?! :lol:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    Rolf F wrote:
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    So the thread has now become "debate on white wheels"... :lol:

    Surely there is no valid debate on this subject is there? It's like white socks isn't it?! :lol:

    Tasteful cycling gear has disappeared some time ago...
    left the forum March 2023
  • Joeblack
    Joeblack Posts: 829
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Joeblack wrote:
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Where is the debate?


    :lol:

    I thought that after I posted!!!

    I think "Wheel question" would have been a better heading lololol

    Any ways Mr Ugo, your a wheel man arnt you? Do you do anything in this price range (in white) that would suit the bike?

    White... 1650 grams for the set, give or take

    DSC_0050.jpg

    However, I am trying to work only locally, it's a right pain all this sending around


    What's the price of this set?

    I can always collect :wink:
    One plays football, tennis or golf, one does not play at cycling

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