wheel upgrade for Btwin Triban 3

simmo3801
simmo3801 Posts: 486
edited May 2013 in Road buying advice
Having managed to order a Triban 3 today I was wondering what wheels would be a recommended upgrade?

I'm 6ft and 75kgs at the moment but hoping that'll drop now I'll be back on the bike! This will be used as a commuter and winter hack once I get a better specced bike in a few months. I like the look of the Fulcrum 5 wheelset but I'm not so sure about the weight. Are there repair issues with the Fulcrums and would I be better getting handbuilt, if so what would you recommend?
Giant Anthem X3 2013

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  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    Keep the wheels you have until you have worn them out. Heavy is better for training. Get better wheels on the new bike.
  • simmo3801
    simmo3801 Posts: 486
    Thanks for the replies. I'm looking at getting a Canyon in a few months that will come with Mavic Asium WTS wheels so it was just a lighter pair for the Triban which will a winter / wet commuter. You've made a fair point about the heavier wheels for training so I'll stick with the stock hoops. Thanks again.
    Giant Anthem X3 2013

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