Alternative to Fulcrum Racing 1
ali69er
Posts: 35
Hi,
Was going to get Racing 1 wheelset but have now discovered they don't sell them anymore, was ideally looking to not spend more than £600. I weigh about 90kgs and want them as general purpose wheels.
Am considering getting the Racing 3 but was also looking at the Dura Ace C24
Anything else I have missed? Just looking to gather ideas.
Was going to get Racing 1 wheelset but have now discovered they don't sell them anymore, was ideally looking to not spend more than £600. I weigh about 90kgs and want them as general purpose wheels.
Am considering getting the Racing 3 but was also looking at the Dura Ace C24
Anything else I have missed? Just looking to gather ideas.
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Wouldn't the Racing Zero be the obvious option? They're £517 at Wiggle
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-zero-alloy-clincher-wheelset/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360662925&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360662925uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Components&utm_medium=base&utm_content=sxUPW3bRC_dc|pcrid|67090789142|pkw||pmt||prd|5360662925uk0 -
In all honest I'd look no further than these.
https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/products/wheels/cero-ar30-alloy-clincher-wheelset-6279
From reading reviews I think they're up there with DA C24s and Fulcrum Zero's with the added bonus of having more than a few quid left in your pocket.
I've just bought some to go on my new Carbon bike that I will be purchasing at some point. Proper bargain at this price, you even get some Continental tyres with them for free!0 -
Wouldn't the Racing Zero be the obvious option? They're £517 at Wiggle
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-zero-alloy-clincher-wheelset/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360662925&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360662925uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Components&utm_medium=base&utm_content=sxUPW3bRC_dc|pcrid|67090789142|pkw||pmt||prd|5360662925uk
Racing Zero's are fantastic wheels and well worth the money.0 -
Campagnolo Eurus. Weigh about the same as Fulcrum Zero. Are pretty much the same wheel anyway and a damn site cheaper0
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This time of year I would be thinking of Zondas for the UK.0
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Thoose cero ones have 13.8mm internal width, narrower than most?0
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This time of year I would be thinking of Zondas for the UK.
Great wheels and I love mine but not as resilient as you would expect unfortunately.0 -
Thoose cero ones have 13.8mm internal width, narrower than most?
May be, but for the price I can live with it. Just read the reviews on them and bear in mind that is when they were selling at £380!0 -
This time of year I would be thinking of Zondas for the UK.
Great wheels and I love mine but not as resilient as you would expect unfortunately.
Yeah, I think you have a point. Unfortunately the roads have been very wet lately and the Campag seals don't seem to be as good as the Ultegra level ones from Shimano. I have found that the Zonda hubs need quite a bit of TLC if you ride in all weathers (which I do), whereas my experience of Ultegra hubs is nothing but good in all areas. Still, like Ultegra, maintenance is easy. I guess the main thing is that, at this time of year, rim wear is not great for most wheels and I would rather be wearing out £260 wheels than £600 ones... and when it is windy/raining I bet the Zondas feel every bit as good as Fulcrum Zeros.0 -
I generally stick Fulcrum 5s on my winter bike. They are very capable and not too costly. I don't pay attention to performance in the winter as I am just putting down base miles so speed is unimportant.0
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Rs81 c35 are available for around £330 if you shop around.0
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As an alternative have a look at the Miche Syntium
I have a pair and they're superb for the money – smooth and bombproof
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/review-miche-syntium-axy-13-46888/
http://road.cc/content/review/170567-miche-syntium-axy-wheelset0 -
13.8mm internaly width makes a Mavic Open Pro look wide. Wouldn't £600 buy you Campagnolo shamal's or talk to a wheel builder. Shimano Dura Ace C24 have good hubs too but good hubs do come in cheaper wheelsets.
Zonda wheels and above use record internals which if properly maintained will last a life time. You actually can replace every thing which means even neglet can't kill them off for good.http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.0 -
Why not email a couple of wheel builders with your budget and requirements to get a few alternatives to consider from the world of handbuilts?
For the healthy budget you have you could be looking at Pacenti SL23, Archetype or even HED Belgium rims, hubs such as Dura Ace, Miche Primato, Hope or White Industries.
There is loads of info on the websites of the Cycle Clinic, DCR, Just Riding Along etc.0 -
Thoose cero ones have 13.8mm internal width, narrower than most?
Where have you got those measurements from? I can't see it on the Cycledivision website.0 -
Thoose cero ones have 13.8mm internal width, narrower than most?
Where have you got those measurements from? I can't see it on the Cycledivision website.
There is a cross section diagram on this page under the more views heading.
https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/cero-ar30-alloy-clincher-wheelset-65290 -
Thoose cero ones have 13.8mm internal width, narrower than most?
Where have you got those measurements from? I can't see it on the Cycledivision website.
There is a cross section diagram on this page under the more views heading.
https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/cero-ar30-alloy-clincher-wheelset-6529
Oh yes, we'll it can't be too much of a problem otherwise I'm sure at least one of the 19 reviews would have mentioned it. They supply them with 25mm tyres too.0 -
I have not found in my experience any significant difference in terms of comfort between the CERO AR30 and Archetypes - standard wide internal diameter. In dry weather I prefer the CERO AR30, in wet weather the Archetypes are the better bet - I trust the hubs selected are more robust.
I think it really depends on the conditions that you want to ride in. If it is in a mixture of conditions then the options suggested by cycle clinic are eminently sensible. With the factory options you run the risk that if something goes wrong the fix could be potentially very expensive. If you riding in dry conditions then the CERO AR30 are an excellent option - shod with Conti Gp4000s they are very comfortable and surprisingly robust for such a light wheel set. I personally think that the CERO AR30 were significantly better than the Mavic Ksyrium SLS I had.0 -
Campagnolo Eurus. Weigh about the same as Fulcrum Zero. Are pretty much the same wheel anyway and a damn site cheaper
Yep, very true.0 -
Would have thought the only options to the 1's were Zeros .
If you had not considered the Campags as option for 1's, then why would you for Zeros?
I prefer the look of Fulcrums to Campags personally, enough to spend the extra.
Not sure why people are mentioning 'this time of year'. Surely you would just use the wheels you have rather than buy inferior stuff instead of the 1's/Zeros etc?
Its not exactly an arctic winter we are having. Even if it was, turkey dinner, Happy New Year and it will be spring.
Buy up, not down
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I do find it rude when the OP doesn't respond to his own thread after people make an effort to reply.0
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I do find it rude when the OP doesn't respond to his own thread after people make an effort to reply.
Some folks don't want to bump the thread just to say "Thanks", which is fair enough. Also, I think people generally only post to say "Thanks" if the advice given was the exactly what the OP wanted to hear when starting the thread, as in:
Should I buy this/these?
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Well I'll be. You move away from the internet for 48 hours and get called rude. What is this world coming to...
Thanks everyone for replying. I hadn't considered that a Campag would be the alternative to the 1's. I will explore that. The reason I didn't think of the zeros is because the bearings are quite pricey to replace being that they are ceramic. I might however look at that option. I like the look of the Fulcrum 3's but am put off by the white hubs. I have a bright green roubaix so not sure it's the best colour match.0 -
Letap73 if you can't tell the difference between 14mm internal width rims and wider ones with the same tyres at the same pressure then you would not be able to tell the difference between a 23mm tyre and a 25mm tyre. 23mm tyres on wider rims measure up like a big 25mm tyre does on a narrow rim.
As for reviews saying the cero30 is not a problem, well there isn't as those folk are used to the ride that a narrow rim gives and don't mind it. I have a few narrow clincher sets. They are are all hanging up in a wall unused or awaiting a rebuild due to worn rims. I am in no hurry because I roll around on tubs or wide clincher rims because I prefer the ride both give. Just can't tolerate narrow any more. Had enough grief with a 22mm tub on Sunday fitted because it was hanging around and I remembered why I use 25mm tubs mostly. My fingers numb due to vibration very easily.
Ultimately buy what you want but do as Letap73 has done try stuff out. He may not have noticed a difference or care much about it but it does not mean other's or the op won't. Ride what ever you enjoy. Simple as that.http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.0
