Above Average Joe Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 Hey guys Currently have a set of Giant P-R2's which came standard on my bike and are apparently 'weighing it down' according to the experts out there. Anyone have a set of those and know the weight? Need to take off the cassette to see the weight which is a hassle. I'm trying to work out the cost/benefit of a new set here and also what is considered light for a set of wheels?
gummibear Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 Not sure what yours weigh but you can get wheels that weigh 776gr for the set.They made by Extralite and cost $2500.They should be about 1.2 kilo lighter than what you have. http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/_mg_2224.jpg
Longbarn Killer Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 Weigh them with the cassette and then deduct the weight of the cassette. You can easily get the cassette's weight of the internet. Most cassettes are around 300g for a 105 level.
Above Average Joe Posted March 12, 2012 Author Posted March 12, 2012 Not sure what yours weigh but you can get wheels that weigh 776gr for the set.They made by Extralite and cost $2500.They should be about 1.2 kilo lighter than what you have. http://www.cyclingtechblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/_mg_2224.jpg Nice! a bit more than I would budget for, always good to dream though
Above Average Joe Posted March 12, 2012 Author Posted March 12, 2012 Weigh them with the cassette and then deduct the weight of the cassette. You can easily get the cassette's weight of the internet. Most cassettes are around 300g for a 105 level. Great idea, should have figured that one Thanks a mil
gummibear Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 They seem to be about 1900 grams for the set.Looks like they could have been made in the same factory as DT Swiss. Their are many guys in the classifieds selling carbon clinchers for about R6000 and they weigh about 1500gr. Above Average Joe 1
walkerr Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 My old (now training) Shimano wheels that came with Merida were about 1900g. The Easton's I got are shade under 1500g I think. Have broken a spoke on the Easton's though, so I'd question their durability until they've gone some more KMs without further issues.
Above Average Joe Posted March 12, 2012 Author Posted March 12, 2012 My old (now training) Shimano wheels that came with Merida were about 1900g. The Easton's I got are shade under 1500g I think. Have broken a spoke on the Easton's though, so I'd question their durability until they've gone some more KMs without further issues. A friend of mine said his Mavis Kyseriums also break when you give some real power. Thanks guys for the help
NotSoBigBen Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 A friend of mine said his Mavis Kyseriums also break when you give some real power. Thanks guys for the help must be a lank 'powerful' guy ..... never broken spokes on mine, not strong just a 'beeg' guy! Above Average Joe 1
walkerr Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 A friend of mine said his Mavis Kyseriums also break when you give some real power. Thanks guys for the help I reckon next time I'm probably get my LBS (William's) to build me up a set of Mavic Open Pros, that way I can get quick service if I have issues. I did some weight calcs, and a 28 spoke rear and 24 spoke front with Dura Ace hubs are only a bit heavier than the Easton's, are similar price, and should be quite a bit sturdier. Having said that, the Easton's roll really nicely - so hopefully they'll do me quite a bit longer before then.
Agteros Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 must be a lank 'powerful' guy ..... never broken spokes on mine, not strong just a 'beeg' guy! You must actually ride your road bike spokes don't break from the bike standing around the house
Above Average Joe Posted March 12, 2012 Author Posted March 12, 2012 must be a lank 'powerful' guy ..... never broken spokes on mine, not strong just a 'beeg' guy! Ya, he rides with the elite group in the league and argus!
Zac.A Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 A friend of mine said his Mavis Kyseriums also break when you give some real power. Thanks guys for the help I get up to 800 watts every ride on mine, and sometimes on 1000, and they're still perfect.
Schnavel Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 I ride American Classic Sprint 350 wheels and at 1410g for the set they are really light
gummibear Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 I get up to 800 watts every ride on mine, and sometimes on 1000, and they're still perfect. ???
Pure Savage Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 I got a set of aluminum novatec sprint for R3500 which weigh in at 1398g. I think they are pretty sweet made a large difference for my argus! Best money spent!!
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