Wheel advice

[T-Bob]

Just wondering if anyone had experience / opinions on either the American Classic 420 Aero 3 wheels or the Shimano WH-RS80 C24 Carbon Clincher Wheelset.

 

I know they aren't directly comparable as one is an aero Alu and the other is a 24 bonded carbon affair. Both get great reviews and they are pretty much about the same money (got a friend on standby overseas to pick them up and bring back after chrimbo).

 

Any thoughts or opinions would be welcome.

 

http://www.wisecyclebuys.com/productimages/AC2010_420_black_rear.jpg

 

http://brandscycle.com/merchant/278/images/large/whrs80.jpg

Edited December 11, 2011 by hellocolour

[Eugene]

I really don't like the graphics of the AC 420's, for that reason alone, I would go the RS10 route.

[Falco]

I've been using a set of RS80's for the last 6 months, they are A+ on all counts. No problems whatsoever, they are light and roll well. I would buy another set without hesitation.

[T-Bob]

Didn't wish you went for the Dura Ace C24s or the C50s?

 

A buddy of mine is totally sold on the Mavic Cosmics but unless CWC run a special again then I'm not in that game!

 

I've been using a set of RS80's for the last 6 months, they are A+ on all counts. No problems whatsoever, they are light and roll well. I would buy another set without hesitation.

[Falco]

Didn't wish you went for the Dura Ace C24s or the C50s?

 

A buddy of mine is totally sold on the Mavic Cosmics but unless CWC run a special again then I'm not in that game!

Only difference between the RS80 and the DA is the hub. Everything else is the same, but the DA is considerably more expensive. I didn't think the difference in hub warranted the difference in price, but that's just me. I feel the C50 is a bit too heavy, but again that is just my personal preference, others might differ.

If price is no object, I would go DA without a doubt

Edited December 11, 2011 by Falco