4ZA or Mavic CXP?

[Haz]

Yet Another Wheel Question....

I'm looking at two bikes, roughly the same price, same groupset, both alloy frame/carbon forks.

As far as I can see, for the sake of £25, one has Mavic CXP/ felt hubs and the other has 4ZA wheels (not sure of hubs).

Is there any advantage of one type of wheels over the other? For all intents and purposes the bikes are otherwise much the same. The bike will be used for casual riding and possibly a 10 mile central London commute, with a backpack, not panniers.

Thanks!

 

[musa]

4ZA are shoot they break easily, the spokes are weak

 

[musa]

4za wheels 4za hubs i think is it a ridley?

 

[Haz]

It's a Verenti Belief off Wiggle with the 4ZAs, and the Mavics are on a Felt F85, or Mavics with unbranded hubs on a Mekk Pinerelo.

 

[musa]

Apologies, I know its Ridley finishing kit. You will get a fantastic bike from Felt, 4ZA everytime theres an issue IME

 

[e-rider]

Yet Another Wheel Question....

I'm looking at two bikes, roughly the same price, same groupset, both alloy frame/carbon forks.

As far as I can see, for the sake of £25, one has Mavic CXP/ felt hubs and the other has 4ZA wheels (not sure of hubs).

Is there any advantage of one type of wheels over the other? For all intents and purposes the bikes are otherwise much the same. The bike will be used for casual riding and possibly a 10 mile central London commute, with a backpack, not panniers.

Thanks!

when you say Mavic CXP I assume you mean CXP22? (which actually comes in two versions; with or without eyelets). Anyway, if so, then these are pretty cheap rims, one of the cheapest Mavic make and produced in the far east.
However, not to be confused with Mavic CXP33 rims - a made in France classic and top of the line rim!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Mavic CXP22's (with eyelets) are great rims, whilst they're not the lightest, they're pretty much bomb-proof. and wear well. Mavic's cheapest are still better than most at a similar price. For commuting/general use they're perfect.
I'm a 95kg lump and had to replace the rear rim after 8 years .... Front still going strong.

 

[Haz]

Thanks everyone. The Mavics are 22 not 33. I'm not looking for top-of-the-range super-light all singing all dancing wheels as I'm no pro, but I would like them to last/not fall apart and I have no experience with wheel makes so your comments are much appreciated

 

[Cycleops]

Mavic have been making rims for a number of years and can trusted to produce a good product. Shouldn't give you any problems for your intended use.

 

[DooDah]

+1 for Mavic CXP22, I have them on a Boardman I bought 2 years ago, they have done a lot of work since, been through some pretty rough stuff, and they are still as true as the day I bought the bike. Not light, but bombproof.