Wheels...

[swiftylee]

gonna start a build and have a budget of £300 for wheels any tips...

putting into carbon frame so need to be as light as possible

 

[gavintc]

light ... strong... cheap

Choose 2 of them.

 

[WychwoodTrev]

Mavic Kysirium do a model for around £300 fantastic allround wheels

 

[HLaB]

light ... strong... cheap

Choose 2 of them.

I think I managed all three by going 2nd hand, got a set of Kysirums Elites for £180, they are certainly the best wheels Ive had

 

[goody]

Is £300 deemed cheap?

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Is £300 deemed cheap?

Well, it's not a lot when you want light and strong.

Mavic Kysirium are very popular with many riders and I think they are good for the money but I have heard they are expensive and difficult to fix when they go wrong. They are difficult to rebuild to "as new" condition hence wheel builders don't like sticking their reputation on something they cannot rebuild to their satisfaction (time constrains I guess). I'm not trying to put you off but it's nice to know what you are getting into.

For some people this is not an issue, they have enough money to go and buy a new set but not everybody is that lucky .

The other question is: are you light enough for these wheels?

Good luck.

 

[swiftylee]

9 stone dripping wet ha ha

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Is £300 deemed cheap?

I don't think so - I think it's quite a lot for a couple of wheels.

 

[HLaB]

Is £300 deemed cheap?

If you've got the spare cash, unfortunately I've not I've got decent wheels now but there something satisfying in beating someone on their £1000 carbon/zipp rims but then somebody comes along on their shopping bike and destroys you