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New wheelset for lardy social rider

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  • August 30, 2018 at 9:26 am #28898
    Rob_Anderson_UK

    Hi folks,

    Looking for some recommendations please for a new set of wheels for my 8 year old Bianchi via Nirone. I do about 750 miles a year mainly on gently undulating Bedfordshire country roads, but each September take part in a c.500 mile relay charity ride in more challenging mountainous regions of France – this year each team member will probably do 130 miles and 8,000 ft of ascents over 3 days.

    A spoke recently went on the rear wheel and the hub is getting noisier so am considering upgrading before I go away, but have limited budget – around £200-£300. Some of the sets I’ve looked at (e.g. Fulcrum race 7 LG) suggest max rider weight of under 100kg (which sadly I‘m not – add at least 10% to that!) 

    All suggestions welcome – especially from similarly weighty but enthusiastic riders! Thanks.

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  • August 30, 2018 at 5:50 pm #926445
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    Rob_Anderson_UK

    Thanks Guys,

    Thanks Guys,

    BTW, I should have mentioned it’s a Shimano set-up (and rim brakes)

    August 30, 2018 at 5:11 pm #926443
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    check12

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F232905239995

     

    new open pro, 19mm internal width, look nice. 

    August 30, 2018 at 3:34 pm #926441
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    Simon E wrote:
    Are there any decent wheel builders near you? I’d suggest a 32-spoke pair with traditional rim like Open Pro & 105 hubs (presuming rim brakes). They’re not considered glamorous in these carbon-tastic times but likely more reliable and serviceable than most factory wheels. SJS are currently offering them for £226 here. If you want to consider alternatives then Spa Cycles many wheel builds including with a slightly wider H Plus Son rim on this page.

    Good shout by Simon E.

    Beware sexier-looking proprietary wheels where odd spokes and freehubs can’t be replaced (or it costs as much as new wheels).

    August 30, 2018 at 3:09 pm #926439
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    Simon E

    Are there any decent wheel

    Are there any decent wheel builders near you? I’d suggest a 32-spoke pair with traditional rim like Open Pro & 105 hubs (presuming rim brakes). They’re not considered glamorous in these carbon-tastic times but likely more reliable and serviceable than most factory wheels. SJS are currently offering them for £226 here. If you want to consider alternatives then Spa Cycles many wheel builds including with a slightly wider H Plus Son rim on this page.

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