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  • April 23, 2017 at 8:26 pm #27030
    HalfWheeler

    Looking for a wheel upgrade for the road bike. Currently using Mavic Aksiums. Prepared to push the boat out a wee bit (£350ish max for the pair). Any suggestions? Other than Mavic? Needs to be alloy (obv. at that price) max 32mm deep, for rim brakes.

    *edit*

    Summer bike use; chaingangs, club runs, the odd race

    Thanks

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  • April 25, 2017 at 11:59 pm #891641
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    Anthony.C

    I also had a nightmare

    I also had a nightmare getting tyres on and off the rear ultegra (I only had the rear) and with a 25 mm tyre it felt awful to ride. 

    April 25, 2017 at 5:59 pm #891639
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    srchar

    The answer to the monthly

    The answer to the monthly “wheel upgrade for about 300 quid” thread is always Zondas.

    April 24, 2017 at 7:59 pm #891637
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    zzk wrote:
    I have the ultegras on my winter bike, buttery smooth hubs, self serviceable, cup and cone hubs, stayed true to date (3yrs) and have a sublime smooth ride. The downside is that they are tubeless ready and an absolute swine to get tyres on and off.

    These are a great wheelset for all the advantages you list. I’m not sure what tyres you are using but I have had no issues whatsoever fitting tyres or getting them off. I have used Micelin Pro4, Conti 4 season, Vredestein Fortezza, all with standard butyl tubes. Currently running Schwalbe Pro 1 tubeless – couldn’t have been easier to install – no levers and a track pump.

    April 24, 2017 at 7:39 pm #891635
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    zzk

    There’s lots of good off the

    There’s lots of good off the peg wheels discounted at all the major retailers, so you need to decide what you want from the wheels, hubs, rims, spokes etc. I have the ultegras on my winter bike, buttery smooth hubs, self serviceable, cup and cone hubs, stayed true to date (3yrs) and have a sublime smooth ride. The downside is that they are tubeless ready and an absolute swine to get tyres on and off.

     

    Fulcrum 3s used to or still may be available in two way fit (tubeless ready) and conventional clinchers. I have a 5yr old pair that have been pretty bomb proof, still running true, no servicing as such to date. Ride is harsher than the ultegras and less informative.

     

    Both good wheel sets, but the ultegras ride closer to a nice hand built set. The latter I am sure feel better as you know what you’ve asked for, taken advice from an expert and know who’s put them together. Usually nicely evenly tensioned and feel “special”. If you know a good builder, always worth a chat.

     

    I’m 65kg peak in winter, less in summer, rarely break stuff and notoriously lighy on gear despite 14000km/year riding. If you are a heavier rider your needs will be different to a climbing whippet. Go with your heart and most £300+ wheels will feel special after the Aksiums.

    April 24, 2017 at 7:24 pm #891633
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    Grahamd

    I upgraded to Shimano RS81

    I upgraded to Shimano RS81 C24 last year. Made a noticeable difference and have been trouble free. Not to sexiest of brands perhaps but great for me.

    April 24, 2017 at 7:13 pm #891631
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    The Gavalier

    I believe that Zondas are

    I believe that Zondas are actually the same as Fulcrum 3s. They brought out the Fulcrum 3 for those who didn’t want campag on their shimano equipped bikes. How about a pair of Ultegra wheels?

    April 24, 2017 at 7:07 pm #891629
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    drosco

    Easy, Zondas.
    Easy, Zondas.

    April 24, 2017 at 6:56 pm #891627
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    joeegg

    Fulcrum Racing 3’s.

    Fulcrum Racing 3’s.

    April 24, 2017 at 6:28 pm #891625
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    nortonpdj

    These are worth serious

    These are worth serious consideration

    http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/pave-28-ultra-11speed-wheelset-2024.htm

    April 24, 2017 at 1:09 pm #891623
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    Anonymous

    when i asked MB about selling

    when i asked MB at cycleclinic about selling one of an odd pair of carbon rims he had on ebay and building it onto my existing hub he basically said yes but priced me up for one of his highest end hubs instead (The £340 carbon ti) This was a straight pull hub which is exactly what i didn’t want and went on to give me some blather about the rims being a pair (they weren’t according to his ebay description and were old stock rims) and basically making out he would be doing me a favour splitting them etc etc which given how long he’d have them was bollocks, that was enough for me to go elsewhere.

    Depends on what you are wanting to use the wheels for, if it’s general road riding then a pair of handbuilt wheels on some sturdy hubs will see you fine, you certainly don’t need to spend £350 to get some good wheels for all occasions.

    is having a mid depth rim important to you?

    Shimano Ultegra with tube/tubeless rims are £285 at Merlin and you can get another 3% back from topcashback https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-ultegra-wh-6800-clincher-road-wheelset-62406.html

    April 24, 2017 at 12:39 pm #891621
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    harman_mogul

    Come on chaps give him a

    Come on chaps give him a proper plug: Malcolm Borg at The Cycle Clinic 

    April 24, 2017 at 11:57 am #891619
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    pacef8

    Malcolm borg at the clinic

    Malcolm borg at the clinic and he knows his stuff.

    April 24, 2017 at 11:20 am #891617
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    vonhelmet

    Something handbuilt from the

    Something handbuilt from the cycle clinic. The chap there, I forget his name, should be able to advise you on something that meets your needs and your budget.

    April 24, 2017 at 10:52 am #891615
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    CXR94Di2

    Hunt

    Hunt

    https://www.huntbikewheels.com/collections/road-rim-brake-wheels/products/hunt-race-season-aero-road-wheelset-1420g-28deep-22wide

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