cheap carbon wheels

[Hacienda71]

I have a pair of 50mm carbon clinchers. I also have 30mm semi aero alu rims I have to say there is little if any noticeable difference between them. My last three road races and three crits have been on the alu rims and if anything they feel easier to sprint on than the carbon.

 

[jamma]

Cheap, light, strong. Pick any 2.

Light and strong

 

[derrick]

Not carbon but a really nice set of wheels.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mavic-ksyrium-pro-exalith-wheelset-2016/rp-prod140637

 

[outlash]

Light and strong

Not going to be cheap then.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I just want light wheels which accelrate faster than the set i have on now

You've been quoting average speeds of 13mph in other threads.

Save your money and do some proper training, light wheels will do bugger all for you unless you are quick enough to take advantage of them.

 

[fossyant]

Ah, at 13 mph average it would be no point. Ksyriums are some of the best all round wheels.

 

[Ajax Bay]

I have vision team 35

Vision Team 35 Road Wheelset

• Alloy 35mm section clincher rim
• CNC braking surface
• CNC machined aluminium hubs
• 4 sealed cartridge bearings
• Aero bladed spokes
• Artisan built, entirely by hand.
• Includes QR and rim tape
• Steel freehub body for Shimano 10/11 speed
• Flat spokes: 16l front - 21 rear wheel
• Spokes: Black
• Colour graphics options: Grey
• Weight: Approx. 1.730g

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Not carbon but a really nice set of wheels.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mavic-ksyrium-pro-exalith-wheelset-2016/rp-prod140637

the disc version

 

[lutonloony]

Why not the Chinese ones? My youngest races on carbon rims with Powerway hubs and they're under 1100g for the pair of tubular wheels. His road wheels (same hub) which are clinchers are just 1200g.

Mind you he only weighs 35 kg.

So he weighs about the same as my beer belly?!!

 

[lutonloony]

Ah, at 13 mph average it would be no point. Ksyriums are some of the best all round wheels.

Surely round wheels are best (said with tongue firmly in cheek)

 

[fossyant]

Surely round wheels are best (said with tongue firmly in cheek)

Nah, square, all about marginal gains.

 

[Crandoggler]

I just want light wheels which accelrate faster than the set i have on now

Push harder on your pedals when you want to accelerate.

 

[Justinslow]

I have a pair of 50mm carbon clinchers. I also have 30mm semi aero alu rims I have to say there is little if any noticeable difference between them. My last three road races and three crits have been on the alu rims and if anything they feel easier to sprint on than the carbon.

These are the superstars I take it? Blimey praise indeed, and cheap as chips!

 

[Hacienda71]

These are the superstars I take it? Blimey praise indeed, and cheap as chips!

Yep. My only issue is they are a bit red! At 1500 grammes though with a set of Michelin power tyres and latex tubes they are fine for me. I also don't need to worry about stuffing a £1500 pair of Zipps in a race. I wasn't the only rider using them either.

 

[Globalti]

Ummmm.... Superstar wheels ae indeed cheap and light but I'm afraid they're not robust. Mavic Ksyrium for me every time, and there's a difference between the cheap ones and the expensive ones in stiffness.