cheap carbon wheels

[Globalti]

I have to agree with Hacienda71, above. Having experienced for myself the difference between an entry-level wheelset and a top quality wheelset from the same manufacturer on two otherwise identical bikes, I can confirm that there's a clear difference in the way they feel and handle.

Top of the range Mavic wheels are massively stiff and built with high quality materials under high stresses. When I unclipped inwards and bent a spoke on my Ksyrium SLs, the spoke snapped a few weeks later with a hell of a crack and the wheel went out of true straight away. Trying to match the broken ends there was a gap of a couple of millimetres, indicating how much tension there had been in the spoke. Replacing the spoke was quick and easy once we'd got the right length.

 

[Spoked Wheels]

I have to agree with Hacienda71, above. Having experienced for myself the difference between an entry-level wheelset and a top quality wheelset from the same manufacturer on two otherwise identical bikes, I can confirm that there's a clear difference in the way they feel and handle.

Top of the range Mavic wheels are massively stiff and built with high quality materials under high stresses. When I unclipped inwards and bent a spoke on my Ksyrium SLs, the spoke snapped a few weeks later with a hell of a crack and the wheel went out of true straight away. Trying to match the broken ends there was a gap of a couple of millimetres, indicating how much tension there had been in the spoke. Replacing the spoke was quick and easy once we'd got the right length.

I'd agree, there are differences between entry level and top quality wheelsets and that shouldn't be a surprised.

I also like the quality of Mavic's top end wheels. The one drawback that I've seen a few times is when something goes wrong with a wheel that is a just a few years old, as it can be difficult and expensive to source components. I know somebody that wanted to re-rim a set but it was so expensive that he opted for a new set of wheels instead as the difference in cost was small. There is an insurance that Mavic offers but it's a rather expensive option.

There are alternatives with hand built wheels, very light and strong rims that would perform as well as the top end Mavi's with the advantage that replacing wheel components in a few years time would not be a problem.

 

[User269]

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

Shimano Dura-Ace C24?

 

[User269]

I have vision team 35 and willin to spend about 1k could push over if really need be

Shimano Dura-Ace C24?

 

[Proto]

I can recommend this fellow for quality wheel building.

http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/

 

[Globalti]

The Dura Ace C series of wheels look excellent, and a good compromise between the weight or carbon and the braking of alloy.

 

[tommaguzzi]

At our level posh wheels make ###k all difference. I am currently riding a 70s Peugeot I got out of a skip and am no slower on it than on my carbon giant.

 

[Justinslow]

At our level posh wheels make ###k all difference. I am currently riding a 70s Peugeot I got out of a skip and am no slower on it than on my carbon giant.

Yeah carbon Giants ain't so great are they .

Remember, some of us ain't at "your" level .

 

[oldroadman]

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

Nothing wrong with them. Carbon may be nice but it all depends on ability. All this talk of "accelerating better" only really applies in press reviews. In the real world it's about how strong and fit the rider is!

 

[Sbudge]

I'd suggest talking to David at DCR Wheels for some of his own label models built to your particularly needs. I've a set of both his shallow (for climbing) and mid-section (everyday use) and they've proved excellent. About 1000km on each and so far not a niggle.

 

[tommaguzzi]

Remember, some of us ain't at "your" level

Sorry I didn't realise we had pro riders on here.

 

[oldroadman]

Sorry I didn't realise we had pro riders on here.

There might be the odd old has-been about!

 

[Justinslow]

Sorry I didn't realise we had pro riders on here.

It was firmly tongue in cheek, hence the smiley, but some of us on here do race or time trial and do find some benefits in using different kit.