Best wheels for the mountains?

on-yer-bike

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?

ugo.santalucia

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?

on-yer-bike

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.

bendertherobot

Campag Neutron?

on-yer-bike

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

ugo.santalucia

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...

bendertherobot

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.

bendertherobot

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.

on-yer-bike

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.

trek_dan

For clincher tyres H Son Plus Archetype / DA Hubs. Appropriate spoke count for weight.