New wheels

dchollo82

I'm looking to upgrade the wheels on my 2013 Giant Defy. Torn between the Falcrum Racing 5 & Falcrum Quattro. I noticed there's a slight weight and price difference. Other than that are there are any major differences between the two that I should look out for? Thanks!

Falcrum Racing 5
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-5-lg-alloy-clincher-wheelset/

Falcrum Quattro
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-quattro-clincher-wheelset/

trailflow

The Racing 5 LG has a wider rim width of 23mm vs 20.5mm on the Quattro.

The Quattro's will be stiffer and harsher due to the deeper depth and narrower rim.

dchollo82

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19646415#p19646415]trailflow[/url] wrote:

The Racing 5 LG has a wider rim width of 23mm vs 20.5mm on the Quattro.

Ok thanks. I'm currently running 25mm gatorskins on my stock wheels. Do you think the quattro's will cause problems when trying to fit larger tyres?

trailflow

I've run 25c Rubino Pro's on 19mm Kinlin XR200 rims with no problems. I think you'll be fine.

lostboysaint

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19646424#p19646424]dchollo82[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19646415#p19646415]trailflow[/url] wrote:

The Racing 5 LG has a wider rim width of 23mm vs 20.5mm on the Quattro.

Ok thanks. I'm currently running 25mm gatorskins on my stock wheels. Do you think the quattro's will cause problems when trying to fit larger tyres?

Why would you want to when you can get the much newer designed F5LG for similar money? The tyre will be much more stable on it & shape up better.

trailflow

Why would you want to when you can get the much newer designed F5LG for similar money? The tyre will be much more stable on it & shape up better.

I agree with this. Wide rims just ride better. Cornering,grip,stability is much improved.

dchollo82

Thanks for the advice guys! think i'll go with the F5LG's

lostboysaint

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19646515#p19646515]dchollo82[/url] wrote:

Thanks for the advice guys! think i'll go with the F5LG's

Good decision!