New wheels recommendations

dimmockg

Hi all,

I have a giant tcr advanced 2 (absolutely love it), rode a fair whack of miles last year - get fitter reduce weight etc

Prior to Xmas I set myself a target of losing a further 22lbs to get down to my 'ideal' weight of 11st 7lb - with the reward being a new set of wheels for the summer months for a few more events and hopefully a couple of 100 milers in the bag to boot

Now, I'm only a few lbs off my target and reckon I'll have the remainder shifted by late March - therefore I could meet target and thus reward myself with new wheels for the bike. Main purpose of the wheels would be for something a little lighter

My budget is up to £400 & my shortlist consists of...

Hunt aero
Novatec Jetfly
Zondas
Fulcrum 3's

Which of the above have the greatest 'rep' good build with excellent QC

Or is there anything else??

Cheers

Nearly forgot, my wheels are currently standard PR2's

Tiesetrotter

Fulcrum & Zondas are bomb proof, used to ride them until I turned to handmade exotica. They are both owned by Campag' so I'd just get the ones with the biggest discount.

sloppyschleckonds

dimmockg wrote:

Main purpose of the wheels would be for something a little lighter

Probably isn't worth it with anything on that list

dimmockg

Thanks tiesetrotter

Sloppy - not huge gains?

Matthewfalle

avoid the hunt - over priced and actually not that great. a set of Carbonzone is made of the same bits, built just as well and a whack cheaper.

all you are getting with the hunt are trndy bits of paper in the box and a large price tag.

dimmockg

Thanks for the advice, seems my list (& budget) is potentially a little off the mark perhaps

Matthewfalle

set of carbonzones is sub £200 - spend the balance on some nice tubs and you'll have cool wheels that are light, bomb proof, roll really well, make great noises and look well smart.and spare change for pork scratchings.

Farsport tubs as well.



ignore waffle about "exotica" - believing the hype. don't fall for the trap.

dimmockg

Thanks again, I'll check them out - are they on ebay???

yiannism

If you are looking for some light and reliable wheels check also some DT swiss with the 240 hub, else save some money and get the fulcrum racing zeros, that i own and they are amazing in everything that ive throw to them, and i am not light, around 85 kg.

Between your list

this

Fulcrum & Zondas are bomb proof, used to ride them until I turned to handmade exotica. They are both owned by Campag' so I'd just get the ones with the biggest discount.

DT swiss https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/dt-swiss-pr-1400-dicut-21mm-wheelset-661772

dimmockg

Thanks for the info, forgot about the German sites - did pick up a great deal once on some DT swiss ones for my MTB once

shiznit76

cero AR30

Matthewfalle

dimmockg wrote:

Thanks again, I'll check them out - are they on ebay???

Yes - Carbonzone have a shop.

I've used mine for years - racing, training, commuting, mountain climbing & descending - all round. Never had a problem.
I'm using 60s front and back with Conti Sprinter tubs taped on.

Very recommended.

Alternatively, some Selcofs or Planet Xs in the sale they always have on.

scott_w1987

Cero AR30

dimmockg

Thanks to all so far, certainly some considerations

Also wondered if there was any feedback or love for the DT Swiss PR1600???

vegas76

I have a Giant TCR Advanced as well - got some Prime RP-38s and they have totally transformed the bike. Perhaps a bit more than your budget but really quite fabulous.

dimmockg

Thanks all, still researching

Read mixed things on the cero ar30 (flexi)

The RP38s are over my budget

Saw JRA lark light in another thread and they look interesting

vegas76

How about Zuus Carbon wheels?