Want some new wheels, not too expensive.

willhub

What can I get for 200 quid? Want some wheels that are sort of light and fastish, maybe 20 spokes, best bang for buk.

Any recs?

pastey_boy

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... a21287c4cb

willhub

Have you used these wheels? They do look good, but would they be as good quality as Mavic or Shimano?

R0B75

I'd recommend these http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPP ... 0_wheelset but they're only available in white currently. Cracking wheels for the money, no problems with mine thus far.

pastey_boy

Not used them myself but they come with a 2 year warranty and free lifetime truing service, so in my eyes they are worth a punt, also lighter than both Shimano rs80's and Mavic Kysrium Elites. Also very cheap spare freehubs if that matters.

ugo.santalucia

pastey_boy wrote:

Not used them myself but they come with a 2 year warranty and free lifetime truing service, so in my eyes they are worth a punt, also lighter than both Shimano rs80's and Mavic Kysrium Elites. Also very cheap spare freehubs if that matters.

Let's speak about warranty and free trueing policy, as this is an interesting topic.

Nothing that will break after the first few months is technically covered by warranty:
1) bearings = tear and wear
2) freehub = tear and wear
3) Spokes = fatigue
4) Rims = tear and wear

Out of good will, they will probably replace some parts, but so will do Shimano, Mavic, your local builder and anybody else really

The free truing policy... well, sending a wheelset to and back costs about 25 pounds, having the wheels trued locally costs less than that, so it is a waste of time, obviously... then one might argue that the local LBS is only interested in selling clothes, and he might have a point, but per se the free truing policy is a given and a waste of time

pastey_boy

ugo.santalucia wrote:

pastey_boy wrote:

Not used them myself but they come with a 2 year warranty and free lifetime truing service, so in my eyes they are worth a punt, also lighter than both Shimano rs80's and Mavic Kysrium Elites. Also very cheap spare freehubs if that matters.

Let's speak about warranty and free trueing policy, as this is an interesting topic.

Nothing that will break after the first few months is technically covered by warranty:
1) bearings = tear and wear
2) freehub = tear and wear
3) Spokes = fatigue
4) Rims = tear and wear

Out of good will, they will probably replace some parts, but so will do Shimano, Mavic, your local builder and anybody else really

The free truing policy... well, sending a wheelset to and back costs about 25 pounds, having the wheels trued locally costs less than that, so it is a waste of time, obviously... then one might argue that the local LBS is only interested in selling clothes, and he might have a point, but per se the free truing policy is a given and a waste of time

Not everyone is close to a LBS and those who are may not like their local shop so although expensive, sending the wheels to be trued may be a viable option and it can be done for less than £20. I know Shimano and Mavic have warranty back up but some parts, especially from Mavic can take an age to arrive.