Shimano Dura Ace wheels

romany
romany Posts: 22
edited June 2016 in Road buying advice
I've seen some Shimano Dura Ace 9000 C24 clincher wheel set in Wiggle for £584.99 non tubeless and
Shimano WH-9000 Dura Ace C24 TL Tubeless compatible clincher 24 mm wheel set in Wheelies for £639.64
My question is is it worth the extra £54 for the tubeless ones or are the other ones just as good except they are not tubeless

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  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    If you want to use standard clincher tyres then they *should* be a lot easier to fit to the non-tubeless compatible wheels.
    If your ever considering running tubeless then pay the extra but fitting clincher tyres can be a nightmare due to the tighter fit required for tubless systems. There's loads on the net about the benefits/problems with tubeless road setups.
  • dag_on_a_bike
    dag_on_a_bike Posts: 581
    Check out Pro Bike Kit

    http://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-whe ... 81803.html

    Only £579.99 for the tubeless.
    There's no such thing as too old.
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    There are no downsides to tubeless with the right tyres of course except for the cost of the tyres but if you are looking at DA wheels then you can afford and not complain about £40 to £50 tyres. Top end wheels require top end tyres. no point in messing about.
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  • stueys
    stueys Posts: 1,332
    trek_dan wrote:
    If you want to use standard clincher tyres then they *should* be a lot easier to fit to the non-tubeless compatible wheels.
    If your ever considering running tubeless then pay the extra but fitting clincher tyres can be a nightmare due to the tighter fit required for tubless systems. There's loads on the net about the benefits/problems with tubeless road setups.

    This. You are ok with normal summer tyres but winter tyres (gators et al) on a tubeless rim is a nightmare. Especially if you puncture in winter when you've got cold rims and numb fingers also joining the party.
  • neilr4
    neilr4 Posts: 161
    Stueys wrote:
    This. You are ok with normal summer tyres but winter tyres (gators et al) on a tubeless rim is a nightmare. Especially if you puncture in winter when you've got cold rims and numb fingers also joining the party.

    Isn`t that the whole point with tubeless, no changing tyres? Doesn`t the magic sealant work?
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  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    sealant does work, but these would be fiddly as they are narrow, and as other users have said the nature of tubeless rims is they require an excellent mechanical seal that means a bit of a pain when fitting. but once you've done it once or twice it should get easier.

    20.8mm wide rims aren't great with 25 mm tyres either. these suit 23mm tyres, definitely. they are phenomenal wheels, in terms of climbing, and all round use. they are not aero in the slightest though!

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