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Wheel Upgrade Advice

by DarraghM
Sun, May 03, 2020 09:22
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Hello all.

I'm looking for some advice on a wheel upgrade.

I currently have Fulcrum Racing Quattro's, a 35mm aluminum wheel. I have Ultegra BR6800 calipers, so I believe I am restricted to a max. 26mm rim width.

I have a budget of around £600 but willing to increase this by £100 or £200 if it meant I'd be making a better purchase. I have a BH G6 which is somewhat of an aero frame so I would like to go for a rim depth of 35-50mm. I also would like to stick to clinchers.

I have Vision Trimax Carbon 45 in mind, as they are nicely priced at the moment. These are not so much lighter than my current set-up but i imagine I would still see a gain being a deeper section (it's mostly flat where I live). Does anyone have experience of this Vision wheelset?

Or is there a better wheelset that you would recommend?

Thanks
Darragh

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ianguignet | 4 years ago
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Prime RR50 V2 or V3. In your budget range and the best you can get for the money.

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ianguignet replied to ianguignet | 4 years ago
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clinchers too. if you get them put gp5000s on em

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Richard_pics | 4 years ago
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Just had a similar situation. 

Ordered some Prime Carbon RP50 rims from Wiggle. I cant fault them. My mediocre average has increased from 18 to 19mph, so im not complaining. 

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Richbeck | 4 years ago
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Handbuilt - David at DCR wheels will put together something to suit your needs.

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Joe Totale | 4 years ago
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Cut out the middleman and get them from Light Bicycle. 

You'll get some fantatsic wheels that should fall well within your budget. 

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DarraghM replied to Joe Totale | 4 years ago
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Thanks! I've checked them out, seems like a can get a decent set for about £580. Have you used Light Bicycle before? I'm not familiar with them.

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Joe Totale replied to DarraghM | 4 years ago
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Not personally but I know people wo have and they've been happy with them. 

 

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the nose | 4 years ago
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hi,
I have just been thru a similar process.
I wanted "deep rims" for my Ridley Helium but wasn't sure how they would look, carbon or lightweight?
so went for the lightweight option to suit the frame..
I must of searched endless sites etc.
have a look on Tri UK they are selling Novatec carbon clinchers for £400 and many more in your price range. I eventually settled for a pair of campagnolo Eurus. not deep section but light and bomb proof. nice looking tubs with large aero spokes. I have to say I made the correct choice, these wheels have made a huge difference overall. I purchased them from Bike24 in Germany for €500 and were delivered on 4 days, a superb service. They are priced around £600 up in the UK.
hope that helps

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