Make my basic Sirrus faster/lighter

[Blue]

I have Ultegra wheels on my 2nd bike and find them a quality product.

 

[domtyler]

If you can scrape together a little more, look at some of the Easton range. They are particularly light and strong.

 

[geopat]

This a good deal then?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19852

 

[stevenb]

The Ultegras can't be better for weight and value...plus they are a quality pair of wheels. Aksiums are heavy......equal to Shimano WH500 wheels at £70 a pair.
Scott were even put the Ultegra wheels on their £1800 CR1 Pro bike (albeit black ones called RS601's IIRC) until they changed to Aksiums for some reason.....(probably to save money).
Aksiums are good wheels....but you'd be going sideways rather than forward in terms of upgrade.
The Michelin tyres are also very good....either would be great and benefit you loads.
£250 will get you a good weight reduction and make your bike ride a whole lot better.....so stick with your current bike and invest in the wheels.

 

[stevenb]

This a good deal then?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19852

At 1980g a pair...NO

 

[domtyler]

These would be far better, but I guess it depends on available funds:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26450

 

[geopat]

OK all thanks

I'll see what deals are available on the Ultegras.

 

[stevenb]

Whats your budget?
these are good value!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26450

 

[stevenb]

You beat me to it Dom
The Eastons are strong, light and always get good reviews.

 

[geopat]

Whats your budget?
these are good value!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26450

Probably £250 all in for wheels/tyres

 

[Fab Foodie]

This a good deal then?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19852

Far a basic pretty-looking wheel it's a good deal, but don't be fooled by the looks, they're heavy...BUT they're pretty strong too and a worthy upgrade over some very cheap n' cheerful wheelsets put on a lot of low-end bikes these daysIf you're looking for zippier performance then wheelweight is a major factor, the heavier the wheel, the more you have to accelerate.

 

[Fab Foodie]

You beat me to it Dom
The Eastons are strong, light and always get good reviews.

Yep, those Eastons look peachy! Get the credit card out!

 

[simonali]

Scott were even put the Ultegra wheels on their £1800 CR1 Pro bike (albeit black ones called RS601's IIRC) until they changed to Aksiums for some reason.....(probably to save money).

The CR1 Pro uses (and always has had) Mavic Ksyriums.

 

[geopat]

Apologies but I am a bit of a newby.
Would these work on a basic 2006 Sirrus hybrid and if so what would be a decent price to pay?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mavic-Ksyrium...ryZ58089QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[simonali]

That is a good wheelset, but reasonably old, so don't go mad bidding on them. Also, the statement "Excellent Condition showing near true" is a little worrying. Might be worth asking how out of true they are?