Wheel upgrade

eavesy31

Hi, I have recently bought a nice specialized Allez aluminium frame with Sora groupset. Can someone advise what would be a good set of wheels to upgrade the axis stock wheel. Looking to mainly use for winter training

Thanks in advance

stebbo99

Something like this.
https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/road-rim-brake-wheelsets/products/handbuilt-borg22-tubeless-compatible-clincher-wheelset

mrb123

For winter training I'd probably stick with the wheels that you have until they're knackered.

eavesy31

Ok, are the specialized espoir tyres ok in the wet ??

imposter2.0

eavesy31 said:

Ok, are the specialized espoir tyres ok in the wet ??

You will always get different opinions on how different tyres perform in different conditions. The only opinion that really matters is your own. So try them and find out.

Tyres are usually a trade-off between durability and performance. The Espoirs are mileage tyres, rather than performance tyres, but that doesn't necessarily mean they won't handle in the wet.

the_jackalcp

Agreed on the wheels, don't spend your money on replacing them.

Although tyres are a wear item I'd be more inclined to change them. Winter riding is grim enough to endure already, may as well get some grippy, supple, relatively puncture resistant tyres to make things a bit enjoyable.

Will it make a huge difference? That really depends how fine tuned your bum.

MattFalle

mrb123 said:

For winter training I'd probably stick with the wheels that you have until they're knackered.

exactly 100% then for the spring/summer something like Rick has bought in the other thread