https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WPFULR900/fulcrum-racing-900-700c-clincher-wheelset
Seems to be a few wheel bargains to be had today
Seems to be a few wheel bargains to be had today
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T4tomo
Legendary Member
I can have a look at my old racing 5s tonight to see if its a sticker or painted on. be aware the 900 is very entry level (its OEM only) and not that light, but pretty bombproof. a bit like an RS10. not a bad price at £80/90, but no way would you pay the alleged MRP.
Jameshow
Veteran
Well spokes?
They are sealed bearings so possibly harder to replace than loose balls? But not necessarily so.
vickster
Legendary Member
Sorry, well spoked...ie have 32 minimum or more
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
The stickers do come off, but the glue can be a bugger.
I would allow for replacement bearings within the year if you ride a reasonable mileage and in the wet as the standard bearings are only sealed on one side. Other than that a good wheelset and at that price point evfm.
I would allow for replacement bearings within the year if you ride a reasonable mileage and in the wet as the standard bearings are only sealed on one side. Other than that a good wheelset and at that price point evfm.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Sealed cartridges are a doddle to replace. Damaged loose balls usually mean a pitted cone or hub race so hub is usually toast, not so with sealed bearings. They don't last as long but are relatively cheap to replace. Bargain them wheels though.
T4tomo
Legendary Member
You might be better off getting new rims laced onto the hope hubs as they are good quality. If the spokes are fine to reuse then its probably only £120-ish(might be touch more in Surrey than Herts
).Add another £50ish in the unlikely event you need a full set of new spokes. But then you've got yourself a light & strong £400+ wheel set, and one that is repairable if you ping a spoke or two without an almighty search for compatible spokes that are no longer sold an/or impossible to retro fit without a factory tool.
Seems daft to ditch what is probably £200 worth of Hope hubs.
The fulcrums will be 24/20 spoke count. The racing 5s I have are 7 years old and still going strong swapped onto my OH's bike, had one set of sealed bearings replaced. but the 5s came with a fully sealed, i think those 900's are based on the racing 7s which came with the cheaper part sealed bearing set as @Hacienda71 alludes.
vickster
Legendary Member
You might be better off getting new rims laced onto the hope hubs as they are good quality. If the spokes are fine to reuse then its probably only £120-ish(might be touch more in Surrey than Herts
Add another £50ish in the unlikely event you need a full set of new spokes. But then you've got yourself a light & strong £400+ wheel set, and one that is repairable if you ping a spoke or two without an almighty search for compatible spokes that are no longer sold an/or impossible to retro fit without a factory tool.
Seems daft to ditch what is probably £200 worth of Hope hubs.
The fulcrums will be 24/20 spoke count. The racing 5s I have are 7 years old and still going strong swapped onto my OH's bike, had one set of sealed bearings replaced. but the 5s came with a fully sealed, i think those 900's are based on the racing 7s which came with the cheaper part sealed bearing set as @Hacienda71 alludes.
That’s a useless number of spokes for me!
Will cost me more for rebuild as it’s £50 a wheel to rebuild at LBS plus decent rims (I like open pros but like hens teeth in silver)
T4tomo
Legendary Member
yeah my chap charged £40 a wheel and my rims were £20 each, kinlin I think. it was rebuilding a vintage wheel onto some old maillard hubs hubs so period appropriate looking basic rims was all that was needed.
Its still worth it to with the hope hubs @£50 a wheel.
vickster
Legendary Member
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I've found black open pros for £40, just need to work out how many spoke holes I have
Probably 32. Worth keeping the hope hubs and getting a rebuild
vickster
Legendary Member
I'm hoping they can see me through for a while, but I may get the rim before they become totally unavailable (not like they'll go off in the shed if well wrapped
)
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They clearing old stock to make room for new?
