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Best wheels for the mountains?

on-yer-bikeon-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
edited August 2016 in Road buying advice
Any recommendations for the best mountain wheels to be used in sun and rain? Good for long climbs and good for descending in the wet? 85kg rider. Max price £1500.00. The new Mavic Ksyrium Pro Carbone SL C are supposed to work in the wet but Im not sure. Black brake tracks are a preference so the HED Ardennes black would be an option. Any others?
Pegoretti
Colnago
Cervelo
Campagnolo

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  • ugo.santaluciaugo.santalucia Posts: 28,025
    on-yer-bike wrote:
    Any recommendations for the best mountain wheels to be used in sun and rain? Good for long climbs and good for descending in the wet? 85kg rider.

    Jeez, really, 85 Kg? I thought you were more or less like me... how much cake have you been eating, be honest?
    left the forum March 2023
  • on-yer-bikeon-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    on-yer-bike wrote:
    Any recommendations for the best mountain wheels to be used in sun and rain? Good for long climbs and good for descending in the wet? 85kg rider.

    Jeez, really, 85 Kg? I thought you were more or less like me... how much cake have you been eating, be honest?

    They arent for me. Ive been asked to do some research. Im 72-74kg depending on food and wine consumption.
    Pegoretti
    Colnago
    Cervelo
    Campagnolo
  • bendertherobotbendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Campag Neutron?
    My blog: http://www.roubaixcycling.cc (kit reviews and other musings)
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  • on-yer-bikeon-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
    bendertherobot wrote:
    Campag Neutron?
    i dont think the rims are wide enough. Its what I would use and have. I wouldnt be surprised if there is a wide rim version on its way. Theyve done Shamal and Zonda
    Pegoretti
    Colnago
    Cervelo
    Campagnolo
  • ugo.santaluciaugo.santalucia Posts: 28,025
    on-yer-bike wrote:
    bendertherobot wrote:
    Campag Neutron?
    i dont think the rims are wide enough. Its what I would use and have. I wouldnt be surprised if there is a wide rim version on its way. Theyve done Shamal and Zonda

    you still have them? That was ages ago...
    left the forum March 2023
  • bendertherobotbendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    They're almost certainly on the way. The Fulcrum 3 is about to get it so I reckon it won't be long. It's very interesting overally. For me I'll definitely be going something in the 1450-1550g range. Wider if possible. And 25c. I'm actually much more confident descending on shallow section rims rather than deep ones.
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  • bendertherobotbendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    That said, I've had Ksyrium, RS80 and Fulcrum 3 in the past and remember being very happy with all of them. It would be interesting to do a proper back to back Racing 5 v Racing 5 LG type experiment.
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  • on-yer-bikeon-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    on-yer-bike wrote:
    bendertherobot wrote:
    Campag Neutron?
    i dont think the rims are wide enough. Its what I would use and have. I wouldnt be surprised if there is a wide rim version on its way. Theyve done Shamal and Zonda

    you still have them? That was ages ago...
    I do, but the front rim is worn out. I bought another set off here, the newer version.
    Pegoretti
    Colnago
    Cervelo
    Campagnolo
  • trek_dantrek_dan Posts: 1,366
    For clincher tyres H Son Plus Archetype / DA Hubs. Appropriate spoke count for weight.
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