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Wheelset £400 or less – what to go for?

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  • March 20, 2012 at 10:45 am #15374
    bashthebox

    Advice or general thoughts please.

    Looking for a good all-round wheelset for up to £400, but preferably less.

    They’re to go on a pretty lightweight build, so I’d like to keep shaving off grams if possible. I’m about 70kg so shouldn’t have too many problems with lighter and more delicate wheels.

    I’ve been pondering a few wheels:
    Campagnolo Zonda
    Mavic Krysium Elite (a smidge over budget but oh so tempting)
    Fulcrum Racing 3
    Shimano Ultegra 6700

    I’ve got Pro-Lite Bracchianos on my other bike, so they’re out for this one.

    Any experience? Any other wheels to add to my shopping list?

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  • September 20, 2012 at 9:33 am #670995
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    issacforce

    what about mavic cxp 33,s
    what about mavic cxp 33,s hand built, not the lightest but a very good allround wheel set, good spoke count which helps, mine cost 206 pound from lbs plus you would have plenty of change to buy other things 😉

    September 17, 2012 at 12:12 pm #670993
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    Ben Burns

    Ben Burns wrote:RS80’s seem a

    Ben Burns wrote:
    RS80’s seem a pretty popular choice though……..maybe a wheel upgrade is on the cards next year!

    But I probably won’t be buying a pair of RS80’s when I come to upgrade……please see one of the other forum posts on getting a spoke fixed with Shimano wheels (nightmare)!

    September 17, 2012 at 11:44 am #670991
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    Ben Burns

    Has anyone on here used the
    Has anyone on here used the Planet-X carbon 50mm clinchers (currently on their site for £500)?

    If I was looking to spend £400 on a set of wheels I would probably try and push a little higher in my budget for these…..although I’ve never actually seen anyone ride them?

    RS80’s seem a pretty popular choice though……..maybe a wheel upgrade is on the cards next year!

    September 17, 2012 at 10:15 am #670989
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    hornjik

    just wondering what the
    just wondering what the RS80’s are like against the pro-lites?

    March 21, 2012 at 11:54 am #670987
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    cat1commuter

    I use Continental Race 28
    I use Continental Race 28 Light, which are about half the weight of a standard inner tube, without being too delicate. Are also butyl, so don’t loose air as fast as a latex inner tube.

    March 21, 2012 at 11:26 am #670985
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    nellybuck@msn.com

    This has also swung it for
    This has also swung it for me, just waiting for a cheque to clear then it’s an upgrade to RS80’s.
    I was going to put Schwalbe Durano S tyres on them following positive comments elsewhere on this site, but was wondering about inner tubes. Never really given them a thought and just buy whatever’s cheapest – given the investment in decent wheels and tyres, should I be getting better tubes? If so, what should I look for?

    March 21, 2012 at 10:33 am #670983
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    bashthebox

    Sod it, RS80s it is then. My
    Sod it, RS80s it is then. My mate rides the DAC24s and loves em, so I reckon they’re a good bet.

    March 21, 2012 at 10:10 am #670981
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    Simon E

    I would also suggest RS80s.
    I would also suggest RS80s. Wish I could find £300 for a pair myself!

    March 21, 2012 at 10:00 am #670979
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    alotronic

    Planet X have RS80s for 299.
    Planet X have RS80s for 299. I know, I’ve been staring at them and trying not to buy for a long time… spring treat perhaps?

    March 21, 2012 at 7:47 am #670977
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    GerardR

    I bought some Ultegra 6700s
    I bought some Ultegra 6700s from Planet-X on special, paying only NZD400 (about GBP200) and love them. If you’re not in a hurry, just keep an eye on the websites for specials.

    March 20, 2012 at 11:44 pm #670975
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    nick nick

    Being a poor relation to you
    Being a poor relation to you lot, I am the proud owner of some new Shimano WH-R500’S. I’m gobbsmacked how much difference they have made to the response of my pedalling efforts. I thought my Alex R500’s were a semi decent wheel, but these new ones are a whole level better. I think my input to this debate is fairly irrelevant, but whatever wheel you decide to go for I would strongly recommend that you take care to have them trued and loobed regularly and proffesionally. (nothing worse than a keen amateur) 😉

    March 20, 2012 at 11:20 pm #670973
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    Bedfordshire Clanger

    I’m very happy with my
    I’m very happy with my Zondas, nice and quick, look good too.

    March 20, 2012 at 9:23 pm #670971
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    psychonabike

    I’ve just upgraded to Ksyrium
    I’ve just upgraded to Ksyrium Elites and they are superb. Light and responsive, and nicely bling too. Merlin are doing them for £375 delivered. I also looked at RS80s and found them for £299 from Planet X, and Ribble are doing good deals on Fulcrum Racing 3s too. I’m mightily impressed with my Mavics though

    March 20, 2012 at 5:56 pm #670969
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    bashthebox

    Reading up on the American
    Reading up on the American Classics, they seem amazing but weak. Since I’m after an all-round wheel, i reckon the RS80s are a better bet?

    March 20, 2012 at 2:15 pm #670967
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    SamShaw

    What about American Classic
    What about American Classic Sprint 350’s?

    I only hear good things about American Classics, I nearly bought a set myself before deciding on Pro-Lite Bracciano’s as they suited the look of my bike better. The American Classics can be quite blingy…

    http://www.burls.co.uk/shop/american-classic-sprint-350-wheelset-p-820.html

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