Yet another wheel thread
JesseD
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Apologies for yet another wheels thread but I have used the search function but can’t seem to find an answer to my question so thought I would start yet another one (searched Carbon wheels, heavier rider, heavy rider etc).
I am looking to purchase a pair of carbon wheels to race on this year, I probably don’t need them admittedly but I fancy a pair so thought why not, I am around 85kg and I know a lot of people will say lose weight etc but given my build, any lighter than 80kg and I look to skinny (I have a rugby bods build unfortunately).
The type of racing I will be doing is mainly circuit/crit racing and undulating road races (very hilly ones are not my forte as I get dropped by the lightweight racing snakes out there) so whilst weight is a factor it’s not major given my weight etc.
There are plenty of options out there but for my budget I am struggling to find something that fits my criteria which is:
Around 60mm deep
Full carbon clincher (thought about tubs but think clinchers have come along so much that I might as well go for a pair to race on)
Laterally stiff (so don’t flex under heavy load of sprinting or out the saddle efforts.
Will take my 85kg weight
Minimal decals (pref all black/dark grey)
Max budget £1000
I have 2 sets of training wheels (one winter and one summer) so these will be for racing and some poncing about on the Sunday club runs when the weather is nice.
What would you advise?
I am looking to purchase a pair of carbon wheels to race on this year, I probably don’t need them admittedly but I fancy a pair so thought why not, I am around 85kg and I know a lot of people will say lose weight etc but given my build, any lighter than 80kg and I look to skinny (I have a rugby bods build unfortunately).
The type of racing I will be doing is mainly circuit/crit racing and undulating road races (very hilly ones are not my forte as I get dropped by the lightweight racing snakes out there) so whilst weight is a factor it’s not major given my weight etc.
There are plenty of options out there but for my budget I am struggling to find something that fits my criteria which is:
Around 60mm deep
Full carbon clincher (thought about tubs but think clinchers have come along so much that I might as well go for a pair to race on)
Laterally stiff (so don’t flex under heavy load of sprinting or out the saddle efforts.
Will take my 85kg weight
Minimal decals (pref all black/dark grey)
Max budget £1000
I have 2 sets of training wheels (one winter and one summer) so these will be for racing and some poncing about on the Sunday club runs when the weather is nice.
What would you advise?
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How about the Green Jersey wheels from David Hunt at DCR?
£678 delivered, built with CX-Rays.
http://dcrwheels.co.uk/products/dcr-components/dcr-carbon-rims/0 -
Isn't the advice "Don't race with something you can't afford to replace"? If you can happily write off a grand due to some chopper cutting you up going for a gap that isn't there then fine but, given that aero probably won't be a key factor for crit racing, it might be good to consider something just plain decent (and a lot cheaper).0
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How about the Green Jersey wheels from David Hunt at DCR?
£678 delivered, built with CX-Rays.
http://dcrwheels.co.uk/products/dcr-components/dcr-carbon-rims/
Interesting, I will drop them an email with my needs and see what they recommend.
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PX CT45 tubs. Why spend more? And as above don't race what you can't afford to replace.0
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Isn't the advice "Don't race with something you can't afford to replace"? If you can happily write off a grand due to some chopper cutting you up going for a gap that isn't there then fine but, given that aero probably won't be a key factor for crit racing, it might be good to consider something just plain decent (and a lot cheaper).
I had toyed with the aero v non aero wheel set conundrum given the type of racing and riding I do, but as In have other wheel sets that I can race, I decided on a set of deep sections, as I said probably don't need them but want a pair so am researching which one to buy.
As for cost of replacing if/when a crash occurs, I never mentioned if I could or could not replace them.
the £1k max budget was set as I am also building a race bike so have to justify initial outlay to the boss/accountant/her indoors.Obsessed is a word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated!0 -
PX CT45 tubs. Why spend more? And as above don't race what you can't afford to replace.
No tubular versions on the website, only clinchers with alu braketrack.Obsessed is a word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated!0 -
They were in the New Year sale heavily reduced, you must have missed out :xPX CT45 tubs. Why spend more? And as above don't race what you can't afford to replace.
No tubular versions on the website, only clinchers with alu braketrack.0 -
b0**ocks and Sh17Obsessed is a word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated!0
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FTFYIsn't the advice "Don't race with something you can't afford to replace"? If you can happily write off a grand due to some chopper cutting you up going for a gap that isn't there then fine but, given that aero probably won't be a key factor for crit racing, it might be good to consider something just plain decent (and a lot cheaper).
the £1k max budget was set as I am also building a race bike so have to justify initial outlay to the boss/accountant/her indoors/She Who Must Be Obeyed.
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Wheelsmith should be able to build you something for that budget and spec. Not sure his waiting list though.
You could wait for PX-C45s but remember that their full carbon wheels don't come in clincher format, only tubular. If you want PX-carbon clinchers you have to take the alu brake track.0 -
look on Farsports website. you are buying from China, but their product is good. And not too pricy either. if you are worried about how they are built just buy the rims and get them built locally.0
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Does ECS-Golf on Ebay still have any in stock?0
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Great thanks for the link.
at that price must be worth a puntObsessed is a word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated!0 -
Apologies for yet another wheels thread but I have used the search function but can’t seem to find an answer to my question so thought I would start yet another one (searched Carbon wheels, heavier rider, heavy rider etc).
I am looking to purchase a pair of carbon wheels to race on this year, I probably don’t need them admittedly but I fancy a pair so thought why not, I am around 85kg and I know a lot of people will say lose weight etc but given my build, any lighter than 80kg and I look to skinny (I have a rugby bods build unfortunately).
The type of racing I will be doing is mainly circuit/crit racing and undulating road races (very hilly ones are not my forte as I get dropped by the lightweight racing snakes out there) so whilst weight is a factor it’s not major given my weight etc.
There are plenty of options out there but for my budget I am struggling to find something that fits my criteria which is:
Around 60mm deep
Full carbon clincher (thought about tubs but think clinchers have come along so much that I might as well go for a pair to race on)
Laterally stiff (so don’t flex under heavy load of sprinting or out the saddle efforts.
Will take my 85kg weight
Minimal decals (pref all black/dark grey)
Max budget £1000
I have 2 sets of training wheels (one winter and one summer) so these will be for racing and some poncing about on the Sunday club runs when the weather is nice.
What would you advise?
http://www.miche.it/prodotti/ruote/ruote-strada/swr-full-carbon-t.html
I can vouch for how good the SWR carbon clinchers are, along with road.cc http://road.cc/content/review/122172-miche-swr-full-carbon-rc-clincher-wheels0 -
If you're racing, go for tubs. If you puncture in a crit or road race, you're only going to get back into it if there's neutral service.
As you have other general riding wheels and want something specific for racing, tubs will fit the bill perfectly and are generally cheaper that clinchers. And now there's Effetto Mariposa Carogna tape, gluing tyres is less of a faff.
60mm planet-x full carbon: £400
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WPPX6060/planet-x-60-60-wheelset0 -
I bought these at the massively discounted price of $899 a few weeks back, I see they've gone up slightly. Can't go wrong. You will have change for a decent set of tyres & tubes.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/hed-jet-6-fr-clincher-wheelset?s=a0
