Wheelsets

[Jdratcliffe]

Hi im new to this road cycling ( 7 months commuting thats all) used to MTB and disk brakes so this idea of replacing rims/wheels is new to me i currently on my stock rims which are doing me fine
current ones ( copied from bikes specs)

Rims:​

Mavic CXP22

Front Hub:​

Forged alloy Hub, sealed bearings, 28 hole, for J bend round spokes

Rear Hub:​

Forged aluminium, 32 hole, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, Quick Release
i have currently done about 6500 odd miles on them and the wear indicator still looks ok still but as i commute to save ££ and am on a tight budget monthly i'm looking for a pair to save up for and buy so i dont have a massive outlay when they need replacing. so far my research has found these few just wanted to ask your opinions

http://www.hewittbikefitting.co.uk/shop/products/id/9000000000227.htm - like these as would match bike red frame (vain i know but gotta look good as you commute)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=76730 - these seem v v cheap and great if they do the job
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=76732 seem similar but more expensive better made? lighter?​

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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=82031 seem a fair price but still not many spokes? ( spokes = pothole strength? ability to stay true?)​

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[Cletus Van Damme]

I was looking at similar wheels when I changed the wheels on my Secteur. I looked at some of the ones you have listed and decided to up my budget slightly to get some Mavic Aksiums. This was mainly based on positive reviews online, what some friends recommended, cartridge hub bearings and looks, although they are not as bling as Fulcrum Racing 5's. I am around 14 stone and the rear wheel that my bike came with (Alexrim) was rubbish, constantly going out of true after only a month of use. The Aksium's despite the much lower spoke count have been faultless in every respect.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mavic-aksiu...c&referid=googwig&utm_adgroup=MS_Mavic_Aksium

 

[musa]

I have Aksiums they seem alright only problem is low spoke count but I'm running 25mm on them

 

[Psyclist]

Aksiums by far are the best bang for buck, but Fulcrum are also just as good.

Aksium cheap here.

Fulcrum cheap here.

Take your choice.

 

[Jdratcliffe]

Thank guys will look into these options forgot to mention im 6ft 12st and commute 22miles each way 5 days a week.

 

[addictfreak]

I would also suggest looking at last years wheels, quite often the spec is the same as the latest model the only differences may be purely cosmetic. But could save you £'s

 

[PaulSecteur]

Shimanos r500s are pretty decent. I got a set with my roubaix, that got some new wheels and the r500 went onto my commuting secteur. Only done about 500 miles on them and still true, and thats with 15 stone of me and a gym bag on the rack. Cheap too, especially of yo can find last years.

 

[Judderz]

Shimanos r500s are pretty decent. I got a set with my roubaix, that got some new wheels and the r500 went onto my commuting secteur. Only done about 500 miles on them and still true, and thats with 15 stone of me and a gym bag on the rack. Cheap too, especially of yo can find last years.

+1 on the R500's...Had mine just over 12 months, never trued them, still straight, except I'm heavier than Paul...I'm 18st, and they're fine. although I am upgrading to handbuilts soon but the R500's will be going on my winter bike.

 

[Nearly there]

Im having wheelset headache too cant decide what to get been looking at the shimano R500s,fulcrum 7,planet x a57 C,khamsin clinchers

 

[Jdratcliffe]

Im having wheelset headache too cant decide what to get been looking at the shimano R500s,fulcrum 7,planet x a57 C,khamsin clinchers

i know its a mined field! weights strength cost performance and that not even considering looks!

 

[Nearly there]

i know its a mined field! weights strength cost performance and that not even considering looks!

Im gonna visit my local Lbs today and see what theyve got in if not im just gonna bite the bullet and buy some online the shimano look good value as I want tyres tubes and a cassette to so theyre ready to ride if ever i need to swap wheels over for whatever reason.

 

[Noodley]

Why not just go for the same wheelset as you have at present?

 

[Judderz]

Im having wheelset headache too cant decide what to get been looking at the shimano R500s,fulcrum 7,planet x a57 C,khamsin clinchers

What groupset are you using at the moment?

 

[VamP]

Hi im new to this road cycling ( 7 months commuting thats all) used to MTB and disk brakes so this idea of replacing rims/wheels is new to me i currently on my stock rims which are doing me fine ​

current ones ( copied from bikes specs)​

​

Rims:​

Mavic CXP22​

​

Front Hub:​

Forged alloy Hub, sealed bearings, 28 hole, for J bend round spokes​

​

Rear Hub:​

Forged aluminium, 32 hole, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, Quick Release​

i have currently done about 6500 odd miles on them and the wear indicator still looks ok still but as i commute to save ££ and am on a tight budget monthly i'm looking for a pair to save up for and buy so i dont have a massive outlay when they need replacing. so far my research has found these few just wanted to ask your opinions​

http://www.hewittbikefitting.co.uk/shop/products/id/9000000000227.htm - like these as would match bike red frame (vain i know but gotta look good as you commute)​

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=76730 - these seem v v cheap and great if they do the job​

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=76732 seem similar but more expensive better made? lighter?​

​

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=82031 seem a fair price but still not many spokes? ( spokes = pothole strength? ability to stay true?)​

​

I just bought the R501s from Merlin Cycles for £75. Pretty good wheelset for that price.

 

[Nearly there]

What groupset are you using at the moment?

Tiagra