[Shep73]

Looking at getting a set of DT Swiss R23’s, looking on their website, I’ve noticed that there are various uses such as flat,mountain, training etc. What really is the difference in road wheels? Surely a good road wheel is good no matter what you use them for?

After a fast light wheel set for all my riding. Not a racer but like to improve my times on rides.

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[Shep73]

Flying Scot wrote:Looking

Flying Scot wrote:

Looking good.

Ideally put a few hundred miles on them, then get them trued again, that’s them then fully in shape.

The shop have said the same. Won’t cost me anything either.

[Flying Scot]

Looking good.
Ideally put a
Looking good.

Ideally put a few hundred miles on them, then get them trued again, that’s them then fully in shape.

[Shep73]

GREGJONES wrote:fantastic

GREGJONES wrote:

fantastic choice of wheels, they look good

Cheers Greg, cannot wait to try them. They will be my spring summer wheels once I have given them a run.

[Manchestercyclist]

fantastic choice of wheels,
fantastic choice of wheels, they look good

[Shep73]

And here are my new hoops.
And here are my new hoops. Very happy with the advice to get custom built.

[Flying Scot]

Enjoy them when they’re done!
Enjoy them when they’re done!

[Shep73]

Bit the bullet today and went
Bit the bullet today and went for a custom build. Hope Mono RS hubs, Mavic Open Pro rims and DT Swiss stainless spokes.
28 spoke front radial
32 Spoke Rear, 3 cross drive side and radial on the non drive side.

[Flying Scot]

The guy who builds my wheels
The guy who builds my wheels has all the chat. (note book open)

”OK, so a set of climbing wheels, lightest possible….OK..no problem….”

”Oh – do you want a stronger set for going down the other side?” :))

Just bear in mind that in many cases, the easier spinning up of lighter wheels is often counteracted with them flexing.

Personally, I only go for bespoke built wheels these days, they aren’t any more expensive and if you and the builder agree that the spec is suitable, you generally have a lifetime of free service with them.

Hope/ Ambrosio or Hope/ Mavic OP is a common choice – not that I have either of these combinations myself!

[700c]

yes, i think categorizing
yes, i think categorizing wheels for suitable in racing vs hill climbing vs time trials etc is a bit misleading, especially at this price

you’ll want a good all-rounder I imagine, for this budget, which is reliable and from a reputable manufacturer. DT Swiss have a good reputation, 1520+ g is very competitive in weight terms, so a good choice I would say

[Shep73]

Thank you chaps, I did think
Thank you chaps, I did think it could be marketing hype but I was just guessing. Coming from a mtb background, all you do is find a set that suit your riding discipline, be it XC or downhill to name a couple and go for something with a good pedigree.

I will check those Rolfs out, cheers.

[Simon E]

At 1520g they probably make a
At 1520g they probably make a decent all-rounder.

Wheels make very little difference to speed in the real world. The best way to improve your times is to ride more, ride harder.

[bubbles_jonnybravo]

Have a look at
Have a look at these.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/rolf/2013-aspin-sl-700c-clincher-road-wheelset-ec049272

[jason.timothy.jones]

If your referring to the
If your referring to the performance chart on the website, its probably a little bit of marketing hype. That being said, if you are a pro racer, a heavy set of wheels wont be what you want for racing, but will be ok for training, but a race set will probably not last a day of training on rough roads…for me these would be what I would use racing as they are better than my everyday wheel

So in short, marketing hype, for what is a pretty good set of wheels

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