wheels

AC have redesigned their Alu nipples so that the thread is under compression, which they say stops fatigue breaks.

The AC420 has been redesigned, with spokes redistributed on the rear wheel

The AC 420 has the same rim as before

A-Xus wheels from Germany use a mix-and-match approach to get light, good value wheelsets

The hardened steel inserts stop your cassette eating up the freehub body

The Shimano RS30 is part of Shimano’s Road Sport series “integrating the best technology of the race-proven DURA-ACE wheels but at economical price points. These wheels are great for training rides and / or use at the local races.”

With super smooth hubs and superb lateral stiffness, Halo’s Aerotrack wheels are undeniably fine, bombproof wheels for daily road and/or winter service but weighing 993g and 1030g (front and rear respectively) you wouldn't put them on a lithe track or TT mount.

Mavic Ksyrium Equipe Wheels in black, shimano fitment.

Used for one summer and only in the dry.

Pics here: http://jasonkeenor.fotopic.net/c1694957.html

£170 posted.

Can anyone recommend a good wheel builder, preferably in the London area. I want someone who can do unusual spoking, not just your standard 3X.

Shimano's RS80 wheelset is bringing Carbon wheels to the masses – at least wheels that look like they're made of Carbon, anyway. Lurking underneath is an alloy rim, which is good news for braking and general longevity, and Shimano say the combination of the two materials makes for a light, stiff and comfortable wheel. They would though, wouldn't they... how does the RS80 roll in real life?