Rims , spokes , hubs and tubs

[Cuchilo]

If I was riding around London then it would be the M25 . I don't plan on doing that or finding every pothole to hit .
What would you have made ?

 

[Dusty Bin]

What would you have made ?

I wouldn't be going for handbuilts necessarily. For whatever your budget is, I would be looking for the strongest, lightest, most reliable clincher wheelset I could afford, regardless of application.

 

[Cuchilo]

So compromise rather than risk ? Play it safe rather than have fun ?
It sounds to me like some people think these wheels are only for track racing rather than going near any roads ?

 

[VamP]

Maybe describe for us what usage you expect with these.

 

[Cuchilo]

Well that's kind of why I was asking for people that knew the roads . Richmond park would be a perfect example as I like to do a few laps of that when I get a spare few hours . Most of the roads in there are nice but there are a few areas that are not so good .
The road between Hampton and Walton between the water works is another nice run Im using a fair bit . Most of it is nice but not all of it . Missing surface tarmac seems to be the main issue but I wouldn't expect that to give me a flat . Its just not a nice surface .
All of my rides are for fun and I can pick any route to take that I like so there is no real set area that I have to ride .

 

[Dusty Bin]

So compromise rather than risk ? Play it safe rather than have fun ?

Every wheel/tyre combination is a compromise - and it is possible to enjoy riding a bike that doesn't have handbuilt carbon tubulars - I do it all the time...

 

[Cuchilo]

So do I

 

[VamP]

Well that's kind of why I was asking for people that knew the roads . Richmond park would be a perfect example as I like to do a few laps of that when I get a spare few hours . Most of the roads in there are nice but there are a few areas that are not so good .
The road between Hampton and Walton between the water works is another nice run Im using a fair bit . Most of it is nice but not all of it . Missing surface tarmac seems to be the main issue but I wouldn't expect that to give me a flat . Its just not a nice surface .
All of my rides are for fun and I can pick any route to take that I like so there is no real set area that I have to ride .

I was thinking frequency, mileage and conditions.

I get about 2000 miles out of my tubs, but I keep them for clean roads, and nice weather mainly. If you are going to ride them as a 'special treat' and not every day, then get the best tubs you can afford and enjoy. They will feel great blasting around Richmond Park.

If you're going to commute on them in London - erm, get alloy clinchers.

You can fix most punctures with sealant, but it is prudent to carry a spare tub as well.

 

[Cuchilo]

I hadn't planned on using them for every day use . The Giant S-R2's seem to handle that fine that's why I decided to go the carbon route . Poor Ricardo has given me every option known to man regarding what rims , hubs and spokes are what
Mileage . 50 miles in one go seems to be my limit right now and that would be on a day where I planned to go around the park a few times . I wouldn't be doing 50 miles in the rain for fun .
Most of my local rides tend to just happen because I feel like going for a ride . I doubt I would bother swapping over wheels when I don't even know how far I will feel like riding or where I am going . I get lost quite a lot

 

[Cuchilo]

Well it looks like I was wrong about riding in the rain for fun . It doesn't bother me at all
Would you mind me asking what wheels others are using for the roads in and around London ?