New Wheels

[steve23]

i am after a new pair of wheels that i can use for road racing and time trialling. as i cant afford two different sets of wheels!

im quite a powerful rider and weigh 13stone, so i need a really strong wheel, as my aksiums have had a spoke or tow ping on them!!!

ive got my eye on some mavic ksyrium ES wheels, as they seem to be well used and highly rated.

what else do people suggest?

thanks

 

[Noodley]

Hi steve23, haven't seen you for ages. Good to see you back.

Have you thought about hand built wheels?

 

[bianco]

I suggest you choose a hub and rim and get a recommended builder to make your perfect wheel, much more satisfying buy

 

[steve23]

hi noodley, no i keep forgetting to come on this site!

it HUGE now, well on ya!!!

i thought handbuilts might be an option, any suggestions?

 

[Steve Austin]

Harry Rowland builds a very nice wheel. Call him to discuss.

 

[walker]

whats your budget Steve?

 

[Commuter]

Cosmic Carbones

 

[steve23]

my buget is up to about 700 quid, could maybe push it a tad higher, but no too much!!!

ive heard mixed reports about the carbones, arent they quite heavy?

 

[walker]

have you thought about a set of Dalkia's or even a set of Planet X's?

 

[steve23]

thought about planet x but i know very little about them, likewise dalkia!

could you give more info or links?

thanks

 

[walker]

PX
http://www.planet-x-bikes.com/road/index.php?module=kcart&op=view&product=WPPXCLISHOFFER

Dalkia
http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=product&wce=WHDAL01&desc=DALKIIA+SIXZERO+WHEELSET

I personally would go for the dalkia but hte PX do offer a better deal with all the extra's thrown in. its up to you though

 

[steve23]

thanks for the links!

 

[steve23]

cheers jim.

just looked at the dalkiia, and they look pretty smart, but have they been reviewed? as i know nothing about them!

thanks

 

[steve23]

to throw another in, anyone experiences with HED jett wheels?

 

[walker]

to throw another in, anyone experiences with HED jett wheels?

from my understanding they come from the same factory as Zipp Wheels. Although don't know anyone thats got any nor seen a reveiw