FULCRUM ONE vs FULCRUM ZERO vs ZIPP 101

[jkfelix69]

I am currently wanting to upgrade my wheelset. I ride a Cervelo S1 with a set of Easton Circuit and want to upgrade to a more responsive set of wheels. I am situated in the Hout Bay area and so I train on Chappies and along the Cape Point area a lot, therefore wind is a factor to take into account. I generally ride at about 30km/h and am looking for a set of wheels to take me to the next level, although I know that the work that I put in is most important (not the equipment).

 

My focus is the Half Iron Man event and hence aerodynamics is also important. I can buy a set of fulcrum One for R 6 000, or Fulcrum One 2-way for R 8 000, or the Fulcrum Zero for R 9 000 or a set of Zipp 101 for R 8 300. I don't want to spend too much as I want to upgrade to a Trek Madone in the next 3 years so would rather spend the extra cash then.

 

My aim is to buy a set of wheels that will be good for training and racing.

I.e. Improve my performance and in doing so feel that I have spent my money well on an upgrade.

 

Any comments would be much appreciated.

[Prince]

Go with your previous post and get the Shamals

[Minion]

If you're looking at aero, consider saving a bit more and getting some Zipps 303s or 404s. Even cross winds are not such a problem once you get used to them (I did last year's Argus on a set of 404s - hairy in parts, but doable).

 

I'm not entirely sure of the benefits of the current generation of road tubeless tyres, so I personally wouldn't pay extra for the two-way fit versions of the wheels. After that it comes down to weight and looks. Are you prepared to pay R1000 for the 50g or so saved going from R1s to R0s?

 

If you like the Campag Shamals, the Fulcrum R0s could also be an option - both are made by Campag, weigh the same and use the same basic hub design. The only major difference is in the spoke patterns and colours - a choice between the two would thus be purely based on aesthetic reasons.

[Bike Mob]

the zero's vs the ones also have a bearing change to ceramic and they weight less, and have Carbon hubs which look nicer too.

 

2) Have you ridden tubeless? I am and it's fantastic - super comfortable and lekker not carrying a tube! the feel is better too, plus running stans means quick sealing of small niggly flats that would normally mean a tire change.

 

Ask Jos Le Roux. He rode the TDB on mine and loved them so much he wants a set of his own. also cut the rear tire but it sealed and he still finished the stage losing no time.

[Bike Mob]

I have been lusting after the 101's myself but I cannot get myself to sell my Shamal 2 ways.