Camp Khamsin x Fulcrum 7 x Fulcrum 5

[rockyraccoon]

Personally, I don't see the point in spending so much when I only need it for general usage and fitness training (no race, competition, etc). My budget is limited.

Current wheels (alexrims S500). Rider 11 stones. Hilly rides.


I've read a lot and the reviews are very good for all of them (2011 models). Fulcrum brand is owned by campagnolo therefore quality should be similar. They all have shimano hub.

Fulcrum 5 is the lightest one, followed by Fulcrum 7 and Khamsin (shimano). Durability is not the problem here..


Since they are all very similar in all regards but weight I was wondering whether I would notice any difference between Khamsin, Fulcrum 7 and what I have now. The aesthetic has been my way of selecting (Khamsin looks much nicer)

Fulcrum 5 is actually out of my budget however do you think that I am better off saving the money until I see a good deal on Fulcrum 5?

My concern is spending money on a new set of wheels and not notice and difference during the rides (especially the Khamsin which are the heaviest of the 3.. but boy they look good!)

What would you do?


cheers

 

[Trickydicky]

Personally, I don't see the point in spending so much when I only need it for general usage and fitness training (no race, competition, etc). My budget is limited.

Current wheels (alexrims S500). Rider 11 stones. Hilly rides.


I've read a lot and the reviews are very good for all of them (2011 models). Fulcrum brand is owned by campagnolo therefore quality should be similar. They all have shimano hub.

Fulcrum 5 is the lightest one, followed by Fulcrum 7 and Khamsin (shimano). Durability is not the problem here..


Since they are all very similar in all regards but weight I was wondering whether I would notice any difference between Khamsin, Fulcrum 7 and what I have now. The aesthetic has been my way of selecting (Khamsin looks much nicer)

Fulcrum 5 is actually out of my budget however do you think that I am better off saving the money until I see a good deal on Fulcrum 5?

My concern is spending money on a new set of wheels and not notice and difference during the rides (especially the Khamsin which are the heaviest of the 3.. but boy they look good!)

What would you do?


cheers

If u like Fulcrum 5's here are some for £149.50
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PAIR-Fulcrum-...353417&cguid=9e17286f12a0a0e203c68076fffbefb6

 

[HLaB]

I really like my Campy Khamsin's never had a problem with them but there is always that niggle in the back of my mind that they don't have many spokes. As they are the lightest wheels I own I can't really compare that way and they are also on my best bike which will influence my feelings towards them. But if the Fulcrum's are lighter and have more spokes I think I'd lean towards them.

 

[fudgedog]

I have pair of Fulcrum 7's for sale complete with Shimano 12/23 cassette very good condition make me an offer