Good wheelset advice required

[Deefex]

Currently I've got some Easton EA50 hoops on my Cube Agree SL 2011 but I find they flex a bit more than I'd care for. This is especially noticeable in the wet with the rear wheel and particularly at last week's Tour o' the Borders where the weather was ridiculously foul.

I don't believe I can tighten the spokes any more than they are already so am considering a nwe wheelset that is much stiffer and responsive without costing me an arm and a leg. Something under £500 perhaps? No tubs, just your regular inner tube with clinchers. Fulcrum? Zipp?

 

[Rob3rt]

Currently I've got some Easton EA50 hoops on my Cube Agree SL 2011 but I find they flex a bit more than I'd care for. This is especially noticeable in the wet with the rear wheel and particularly at last week's Tour o' the Borders where the weather was ridiculously foul.

I don't believe I can tighten the spokes any more than they are already so am considering a nwe wheelset that is much stiffer and responsive without costing me an arm and a leg. Something under £500 perhaps? No tubs, just your regular inner tube with clinchers. Fulcrum? Zipp?

How so?

 

[PaulSecteur]

Mavic ksyrium elite dont seem to flex with my 16 stone out of the saddle honking and swearing.

They do seem to have a little harsher ride than other wheels, but that seems to be the price if stiffness.

 

[avsd]

Shimano Dura Ace WH-9000 C24 CL? A bit over budget but great wheels

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPSH9000C24CL/shimano_dura_ace_wh_9000_c24_cl_wheelset

Shimano Ultegra 6700 Wheelset Black/Silver are also a good wheel well within budget.

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shim...id76923.html?gclid=CKKVnJa73LYCFe3MtAod_CMAWQ

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Something under £500 perhaps? No tubs, just your regular inner tube with clinchers. Fulcrum? Zipp?

You won't get Zipps for under £500 imho unless yor looking at second hand old models

 

[PpPete]

You can get better stiffness by increasing the number of spokes. Unfashionable I know - but with care in choice of components you won't be adding significantly to the weight.

 

[Garz]

You can get better stiffness by increasing the number of spokes. Unfashionable I know - but with care in choice of components you won't be adding significantly to the weight.

+1

I plumped for hand built hoops when I got the green nod for my one-off build from swmbo. 32 spoke but still light and stiff - cant complain.