Ultegra 6700 wheelset

#david2012

After a winter bashing on the wheels that came with my giant defy1 I'm thinking of treating myself to some spare wheels that I can then keep for the nice/dry days.
I've found the ultegras at Planet X for £240 and I've already got a new pair of conti 4000s.
Any thoughts if this would be a good value setup suitable for the defy without shelling out silly money... I'm still classing myself as a beginner doing regular 35miles up to my max around 60, so not looking for anything too spectacular at this stage

antooony

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/review-shimano-ultegra-6700-wheelset-13-46924

Look good value at the price you've found them at. I had the previous versions and did thousands of miles on them in all weathers until a huge pothole finally killed off the rear for good. If these are as good as the old versions then they'll be ideal.

#david2012

antooony, it was that review plus the one cycling plus mag that made me look into them.. Like I say I doubt at my level I would appreciate anything pricer while at the same time having some 'nicer' spares

philbar72

good value for money wheelset.

careful

good value for money wheelset.

Some might say they arent that 'bling', but a light, responsive yet robust wheel.

#david2012

careful wrote:

good value for money wheelset.

Some might say they arent that 'bling', but a light, responsive yet robust wheel.

Of course I'd love some bling wheels but also understand that for the riding I currently do they look completely acceptable, as an improvement over what I have but at the same time don't break the bank.
There have been lots of threads on here about wheels but never a definitive list, and I see many beginners asking the same question over and over and there is never a clear cut out right winner.
I haven't purchased them yet so I'm still open to suggested alternatives?

ugo.santalucia

#david2012 wrote:

careful wrote:

good value for money wheelset.

Some might say they arent that 'bling', but a light, responsive yet robust wheel.

Of course I'd love some bling wheels but also understand that for the riding I currently do they look completely acceptable, as an improvement over what I have but at the same time don't break the bank.
There have been lots of threads on here about wheels but never a definitive list, and I see many beginners asking the same question over and over and there is never a clear cut out right winner.
I haven't purchased them yet so I'm still open to suggested alternatives?

Even if there was such a thing as a definitive list, people would still be asking the same question over and over.

#david2012

Thanks ugo, one of those topics that will keep cropping up.

matt.rochfort

I had a pair of Ultegra 6700 wheels. Not bad but found it difficult to keep them true. Lovely hubs, light and reasonably responsive but I really noticed a difference moving up to dura ace wheels with scandium rims - much stiffer and responsive - really improved the ride of my caad 9 - turning it into a missile!