Looking for some advice on what wheels to buy for a Genesis Equilibrium 853

s1mples

I have a 2014 Genesis Equilibrium 853 that currently has Alex Rims Race 18s fitted. I'm looking to buy a new wheelset for up to or around £400, what would you recommend?

Rim brakes

Cheers

Simon

ugo.santalucia

Why?

s1mples

Good question! I'm pretty sure they are a pretty basic set of wheels but can't find any info on them. They are now 8 years old, seen plenty of miles and starting to think that the brake surface may be wearing a bit by now.

MattFalle

Obermayers

Sortef

s1mples

Thanks!

ugo.santalucia

Depends if you want a replacement or an upgrade. If you just want some non worn out wheels, then buy another basic set.

MattFalle

No. Obermayers. End of.

They will do everything he wants, all parts replaceable when they wear and will stay true out if the box.

MidlandsGrimpeur2

There are a number of wheel builders, many of whom are referenced on various threads on the forum. Any one of them could build you something decent for your budget.

If you wanted to go down the factory route then the obvious choices like Mavic Ksyriums, campag Zonda etc. will all be good wheelsets that should meet your needs and come in at your budget. A fair few forum members have also got on well with the Prime wheels from Wiggle.

I have a pair of mavic ksyrium pro which I paid about £350 for in 2019 (they are about £600 rrp now, but I have seen them much cheaper). They have been a great wheelset and to be honest I cannot tell any difference between these and wheelsets I paid two or three times as much for.

arlowood

These from Malcolm at Cycleclinic would meet you needs. Within your budget and fully serviceable when needed

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

I have a similar set on Archetype rims built by Malcolm about 4 years ago and I can thoroughly recommend them.

https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/road-rim-brake-wheelsets/products/h-plus-son-archtype-miche-primato-wheelset-black

mr.b-campag

These are a good bargain I think, was trying to justify buying some myself when I saw the price:

https://www.cerowheels.com/wheels/cero-ar30-evo-wheelset-2053.html

s1mples

Thanks for the responses. I'm quite liking the sound of those Borg22's. The Wiggle Prime review well (road. cc) too but will be bigger consideration due to pricing. Thanks again.

ugo.santalucia

I've got a pair of Giant PR2 to flog, from my wife's Liv bike, they've done less than a 1000 miles for sure and never used in the wet (god forbids!), in case you just need a cheap replacement of worn out hoops