wheels for 11 speed campag

meth_tical

I know "what wheels?" come up daily and I do not wish to bore people, however I am in need of guidance.
I need a new wheelset for my new build which will have an 11 speed campag cassette on. Of all the wheels I've seen it comes down to either the Scirocco 35 or the Fulcrum racing Quattro's.
They both weigh similar but is one better than the other? If you have other recommendations that would also be great.

Scirocco
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/camp ... -prod88905

Quattro
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fulc ... -prod88635

bendertherobot

Aren't all 2013 campag and fulcrum 11 speed?

Mavic are as well I think

thegreatdivide

Afaik Campagnolo and Fulcrum wheels have been 11-speed since they released 11-speed.

thegreatdivide

No idea if one is better than the other - it's the same tech. The one that looks best is therefore the best on ;-)

meth_tical

Thanks guys. Now I just need to decide which look better.

thegreatdivide

What colour is your bike?

ugo.santalucia

They are 11 speed compatible

meth_tical

Pearlescent white with black decals.
Ugo, what would you recommend for that price range (£250ish)?

gryfon23

Campag would probably be cheaper than the fulcrums.

Good wheels though. Underrated in my opinion.

meth_tical

I'm thinking it will be the campag ones. How would handbuilt wheels fare up in terms of price/quality? I understand that it would be easier sourcing parts should things go wrong, but I wouldn't have a clue where to start with handbuilts.

ugo.santalucia

meth_tical wrote:

I'm thinking it will be the campag ones. How would handbuilt wheels fare up in terms of price/quality? I understand that it would be easier sourcing parts should things go wrong, but I wouldn't have a clue where to start with handbuilts.

Budget-weight-intended use; then trust your builder and don't get overly fussy with details. Details cost money and don't give you anything in return

meth_tical

I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I can improve the budget for the wheels.

flintlock

I've got a set of mavic open pros with miche primato hubs in the classifieds. Built by Harry Rowland with Sapim Laser / Race spokes.

Done less than 500 miles and for 10 & 11 speed Campagnolo.

£150

ugo.santalucia

meth_tical wrote:

I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I can improve the budget for the wheels.

There is nothing wrong with your budget. It is a legend that you need big bucks to have good bespoke wheels. You need big bucks if you want trendy components, while if you are happy with the less crowd pleasing, you can have perfectly good wheels with your budget.
A bike allows you to go places, when the focus becomes the bike itself, it is no longer a hobby, but an obsession, which sad to say, it is a condition

cycleclinic

For £50 or under think Sapim Race spokes and Mavic Open pro's or Kinlin rims maybe the XR-270. Hubs stick to shimano 105 or Novatec. With the Kinlin rims you could have a black build for under £250 and weighs 1660g in a 24 spoke front and 28 spoke rear.

A Mavic OP build with silver Sapim spoke and 105 hubs or Novatec hubs will cost a similar amount but it will be heavier. This build is more suited to heavier riders.

There are other options too.

Either wheelset is good. I have access to all the parts I want at trade price and yet I still rider on wheel I would sell for less than £300 and I see no need to spend more.

Just speak to wheel builder there are number to choice from.

lemuppet

Thecycleclinic

How do suggest the OP fits a 11 speed Campag cassette to 105 hubs?

meth_tical

Very informative. I'm sure the 105s can be changed for something compatible so its not an issue. At 88kg (6ft 1)I guess i'm in the heavier rider bracket so will take that into consideration also.