[MarkOne]

Hey guys
I’ve started thinking about upgrading the very heavy oem wheels on my caad12 105 disc – maddux rd 2.0 – which aren’t even on the manufacturers site! I can’t find a weight but they are heavy.
Anyway, my budget is ever tight, and was looking at fulcrum 5 lg which are £217-239 a pair… But are they too cheap / not that much of an upgrade?
I saw recommendations for Hunt wheels on another post, which look ace (including these https://www.huntbikewheels.com/collections/wheels/products/mason-x-hunt-four-season-disc-brake-road-bike-wheelset-tubeless-ready) but at £369 really out of my budget… But must be a big weight difference and save me upgrading for a long time? And damn they look nicer than the garish fulcrum, novatec (jetfly) and pro lite revo i’ve seen online too.
A bit of info – I’m riding (very) rough and sandy roads in thailand, and local bike shop recommend aluminium. Any thoughts? I looked at higher spec caad12 disc but the mavics in those aren’t rated well
Thank you very much

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[StraelGuy]

The pawls are internal, yes.

The pawls are internal, yes.

[MarkOne]

guyrwood wrote:

guyrwood wrote:

I have Hunts on both bikes. The freehubs aren’t noisy but you can quieten them down more by using a very thick oil on the pawls.

Are pawls internal? Wouldn’t want sand sticking to the grease

[MarkOne]

guyrwood wrote:

guyrwood wrote:

MarkOne, mainly the value, the availability of proper UK support and the fact that they’re very plain and understated. I can’t stand gaudy wheels.

Hm.. I’m the same with the gaudiness.. Saw the fulcrums have decals, so I could take them off… But the Hunts are more aero… Tempted.. But money money!

[MarkOne]

The _Kaner wrote:

The _Kaner wrote:

Or carry a Jif lemon sqeezy bottle…dogs do not like a little squirt of Jif Lemon…

Actually I’ve had few issues here.. Walking is worse.. Some carry stun guns to scare them with the noise!

[StraelGuy]

drosco wrote:

drosco wrote:

The freehub on the cosines is no louder or quieter than any other wheel. It’ll be the same on the Hunts. It’s a non-issue.

 

Not always, the last mountain bike I bought has a Hope rear wheel. It was so loud it was embarrssing. I ended up selling it on and having a wheel built on an XT hub to match the front one.

[StraelGuy]

MarkOne, mainly the value,

MarkOne, mainly the value, the availability of proper UK support and the fact that they’re very plain and understated. I can’t stand gaudy wheels.

[The _Kaner]

Duncann wrote:

MarkOne wrote:

Ok thanks.. Not sure about a loud one – I like to be past the wild dogs before they hear me coming!

If that’s a worry, you can get devices (ultrasonic, etc.) to scare off aggressive dogs.

 

Or carry a Jif lemon sqeezy bottle…dogs do not like a little squirt of Jif Lemon…

[drosco]

The freehub on the cosines is
The freehub on the cosines is no louder or quieter than any other wheel. It’ll be the same on the Hunts. It’s a non-issue.

[MarkOne]

guyrwood wrote:

guyrwood wrote:

I have Hunts on both bikes. The freehubs aren’t noisy but you can quieten them down more by using a very thick oil on the pawls. I lubed mine with Morgan Blue Synlube and they’re really quiet now.

What made you choose them over other wheels?

[StraelGuy]

I have Hunts on both bikes.

I have Hunts on both bikes. The freehubs aren’t noisy but you can quieten them down more by using a very thick oil on the pawls. I lubed mine with Morgan Blue Synlube and they’re really quiet now.

[MarkOne]

DG wrote:

DG wrote:

+ 1 for the cosine disc wheels from wiggle.  I’ve got 2 pairs and have done 5k on my commuter with no issues, and also got them on a CX bike, again no issues. 

I’ve been thinking the same thing.. Can’t really justify spending another £250 if they use the same hubs! Hunt said you could pack more grease in the hubs to reduce the click?

[DG]

+ 1 for the cosine disc

+ 1 for the cosine disc wheels from wiggle.  I’ve got 2 pairs and have done 5k on my commuter with no issues, and also got them on a CX bike, again no issues. 

[MarkOne]

Dicklexic wrote:

Dicklexic wrote:

I had the same Maddux wheels as you on my alloy framed Synapse disc. Swapped them for Hunt 4-Seasons….. Never missed a beat.

Nice, it seems they are a bit of a rarity.. Which also draws me to them. No spoke or bearing issues?

[Dicklexic]

I had the same Maddux wheels

I had the same Maddux wheels as you on my alloy framed Synapse disc. Swapped them for Hunt 4-Seasons. That was two years ago. When I upgraded to a carbon synapse six months later I replaced the stock Mavic Aksiums with the Hunts off my old bike as soon as I got it home.

I have been VERY happy with the Hunt wheels. Look good, have proven very reliable and ride so much better than the original stock wheels. Saved aroung 400g as well. The freehub is not as loud as some hubs like hope and DT, but is louder than Shimano. The other big advantage is the ability to run tubelss tyres. I haven’t had a single puncture now in two years of riding and the comfort, rolling resistance and grip are improved as well.

My wheels have even seen service on my CX bike and my hardtail MTB for some CX and beach racing too, and I have used them on a few road rides that included some gravel sections. Never missed a beat.

[MarkOne]

Duncann wrote:

Duncann wrote:

MarkOne wrote:

Ok thanks.. Not sure about a loud one – I like to be past the wild dogs before they hear me coming!

If that’s a worry, you can get devices (ultrasonic, etc.) to scare off aggressive dogs.

Ah interesting…

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