Wheel Experts: one last question, honest !
MattC59
Posts: 5,408
It's come down to this, I have a decision to make !
I mentioned the Fulcrum Racing Zeros in a previous post, but can't quite shake the idea of some hand build wheels. So, the choice is;
Fulcrum Racing Zero
Or
White Industries T11 hubs with Pacenti SL23 and CX-Ray spokes, either 20:24 or 24:28
Weight is about the same, sub 1500g (with alloy nipples but may go brass) as is cost, and I weigh about 186 lbs.
Ignoring the usual argument that hand built scan be rebuilt and Fulcrums are expensive to rebuilt, which do I go for ??
I mentioned the Fulcrum Racing Zeros in a previous post, but can't quite shake the idea of some hand build wheels. So, the choice is;
Fulcrum Racing Zero
Or
White Industries T11 hubs with Pacenti SL23 and CX-Ray spokes, either 20:24 or 24:28
Weight is about the same, sub 1500g (with alloy nipples but may go brass) as is cost, and I weigh about 186 lbs.
Ignoring the usual argument that hand built scan be rebuilt and Fulcrums are expensive to rebuilt, which do I go for ??
Science adjusts it’s beliefs based on what’s observed.
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
Racing Zeros or Custom ? 27 votes
Fulcrum Racing Zero - Dark Label
29%
8 votes
White Industries with Pacenti SL23
70%
19 votes
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fwiw my zeros are v nice wheels - rebuild aside - and with any decent tire, descend perfectly well.
the zero f/h outer bearing is prone to wear in anything but dry weather.
I wouldn't buy them again nor could I recommend them to anyone, so I say go for the HBs
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
The Zero are as exciting as a couple of Dulcolax pills before going to bed
Hmmmm........ That would certainly keep you on your toes !
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
If you get the Fulcrums and see some pacenti when out riding, I guarantee you will be kicking yourself. The other way round and you ride on safe in the knowledge the other fella has seen your wheels and thought "nice wheels"
24:28, and away you go.
I am similar weight to you and 24:28 would definitely be the way to go.
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
Yum !
How do you find them ?
Are the T11 hubs a quiet hub, or noisy like CK or Hope ?
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
More than a bit harsh. I've had mine for a few years and I'd be happy to recommend them - I've found them to be a super wheelset. No clue where the negativity is coming from but not my experience. And the bright red spokes are a breath of fresh air to my mind in the midst of the black everything brigade! (Not sure if they are still available with these).
Peter
ABCC Cycling Coach
The Pancenti rim from the distributor is only showing in 20H and 32H drilling so unless the builder you are using imports them direct then you might have a problem with the drillings you want.
Lasers and CX-rays weight the same as each other. If a CX-ray can be safely used so can a Laser spoke. There is a new ryde rim the Pulse comp due out which is as wide internally as the SL23 nearly as deep but a bit lighter. Personally due to the supply issues with Pancenti SL23 rims I do not bother with them.
WI hubs are not something you see everyday for that reason alone they are worth a look.
Never choose Sapim Lazers at 186lbs either (at least not on the back wheel)
Why ?
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
WI are quality hubs, get excellent reviews, are lighter then DA or Royce (although there is supposed to be a lightweight Royce in development) and you don't see many about.
Why Archetypes over Pacenti ?
Your Lasers comment seems a little meh, why's that ? I mentioned Lasers as they're no lighter than CX-Ray, but save a fair amount of money.
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
WI hubs look great, doubt many over here have much experience of them, Try some forums from across the pond.
Those pacenti rims are about £100, archetypes are half the price and pretty much identical? Rims are disposable, not much point in speding £100 on them.
Fair points.
Archetypes are £55, SL23s are £85.
SL23s are slightly wider, deeper and lighter, they also have a slightly thicker braking surface and wear indicators........ and like the hubs, you don't see that many of them
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
Really ? That seems contrary to everything else that I've read.
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
There isn't a final answer or correct way.
1) Many respected builders don't want to build rear wheels with Spokes having a round section of less than 1.7 mm, because they bend and twist more resulting in poor stiffness and loss of tension over time, which in turn cause them to snap. Some do use them and if the rider is not particularly powerful or heavy they might last
2) I have never used the Pacenti, but at twice the price of an Archetype in this country, you are paying a lot of money in import and distribution, it's not so pricey in the US... Archetype is a rim which is pretty much perfect in every respect and it also looks better. I still have to hear a bad word about them.
3) White Industries: probably very good hubs, the distribution is what it is... I suggested you do a bit of research on how easy it is to get hold of a freehub in case you swap groupset or in case it fails... if you are happy with the results, why not?
4) Alloy nipples: it's an old rat... but they do seize if the wheel is not maintained to perfection and they do seize fast if it is ridden on wet or salty roads. The alloy also becomes brittle over time and fails regardless of your maintenance. The issue has been known for over a decade and attempts to revamp them with new evidence showing the opposite is a bit pointless really. That said, if you are prepared to accept the consequences, why not? There is a wapping 40 grams to save there...
It was probably all lies
Maybe you could go for Lazer NDS, Race DS. I'd just go for race all round due to cost and durability.
The fact is, you're 186lbs, there is no point and no gain to be had from trying to save a few grams in your wheels. Stiffness is what you should prioritise.
Strength on middle section
CX-Ray - 1600 N/mm2
Lazer - 1500 N/mm2
Race - 1300 N/mm2
Why would I go for the Race on DS, bearing in mind the above figures ? I'm assuming that a higher strength means more tension can be applies to the spoke (within reason) and will therefore be stiffer stronger in use ?
Of course, I'm not a wheel builder, so that may be a dumb question :oops:
Edit: Ugo's answer about spoke diameters sort of answers the question about not using Lazers on the rear....... I think :?
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
That's not strength, that is "specific strength", you have to them multiply for the section.
Nobody has mentioned strength... I said stiffness of the spoke under tension and fatigue behaviour upon loss of tension, they have nothing to do with tensile strength