What wheels for < £250?

NITR8s
NITR8s Posts: 688
edited July 2013 in Road buying advice
So far I quite like the Fulcrum Quattros, as they are aero at 35mm and are fairly light at 1710g for the pair.

Does any one have any other recommendations etc.

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  • furrag
    furrag Posts: 481
    NITR8s wrote:
    So far I quite like the Fulcrum Quattros, as they are aero at 35mm and are fairly light at 1710g for the pair.

    Does any one have any other recommendations etc.
    http://www.stradawheels.co.uk/shop/velo ... -wheelset/
  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    Hands builts are possible for around £250.
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  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    Shimano Ultegra - Merlin have them for about £300ish

    Campags on special at Wiggle

    Or hanbuilts - am seriously tempted by those A23s
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • neillhammond
    neillhammond Posts: 17
    The new Shimano RS61's look good - circa 1700g, 11 speed compatible and under £200:
    http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k632/a ... ml?mfid=43

    Leaves money for some GP4000S tyres and Vittoria Ultralite tubes. Would make a decent wheel package.

    I have Shimano RH601's, RS20's, RS80 C24s and Dura Ace 9000 C24 and they all run super smooth, are easy to maintain and take a load of abuse (83kg rider).
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    1700g handbuilts are a serious option (I can think of a few) as are all the other options mentioned.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • Sprool
    Sprool Posts: 1,022
    Furrag wrote:
    NITR8s wrote:
    So far I quite like the Fulcrum Quattros, as they are aero at 35mm and are fairly light at 1710g for the pair.

    Does any one have any other recommendations etc.
    http://www.stradawheels.co.uk/shop/velo ... -wheelset/
    £295 - £408?? OP wants <£250.
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,064
    SecretSam wrote:
    Shimano Ultegra - Merlin have them for about £300ish

    Merlin have them for £250.
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  • trailflow
    trailflow Posts: 1,311
    Planet X Model B V2.0 Wheelset 1650g Pair
    http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPP ... 0_wheelset
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    +1 as above
  • furrag
    furrag Posts: 481
    Sprool wrote:
    Furrag wrote:
    NITR8s wrote:
    So far I quite like the Fulcrum Quattros, as they are aero at 35mm and are fairly light at 1710g for the pair.

    Does any one have any other recommendations etc.
    http://www.stradawheels.co.uk/shop/velo ... -wheelset/
    £295 - £408?? OP wants <£250.
    Yes, and the OP should seriously consider extending his budget.
  • NITR8s
    NITR8s Posts: 688
    I suppose I should add I am looking to upgrade from a set of R500s, which I would be keeping as a training wheelset. The idea is the new wheelset will have a decent set of racing tyres on and I can use them for TTs and any special events etc.

    I dont have to worry about my weight limiting choice as I only weigh 59kg, i wouldnt like to go above £250 as will need to also buy tyres, cassette, inner tubes and ideally a nice new chain.
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    OpenPro or A23s on 105 rims. If feeling a bit flush throw on Hope hubs.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,335
    I am just back from Germany, where 90% of people on bikes ride big tourers weighing 25 Kg + 10 Kg of panniers for the pic-nic... so I have to reaccustom myself to the importance of saving 50 grams on wheels... will be back with it soon... :wink:
    left the forum March 2023
  • stumpy paul
    stumpy paul Posts: 197
    Have sent PM - I may have just what you need.... :!:

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