dee jay Posted March 23, 2012 Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Hi Hubbers Seem to have caught a minor case of "upgrade-itis"... looking to move up from the standard Shimano R500's which came along with my ride when I bought it. Did a bit of web research and would like to hear what your opinions are on the following wheelsets (all are in approximately the same price bracket):Fulcrum Racing 3Mavic Ksyrium EliteEaston EA 90 SLExperiences with these? Have read that the Eastons had some problems with snapping spokes, although I tip the scales at just less than 60kg so am guessing that this shouldn't be too much of an issue. Thanks in advance. Keep those pedals turning! Edited March 23, 2012 by dee jay
Sharkie 2 Posted March 23, 2012 Posted March 23, 2012 I will vote Mavic but order a freewheel body and spare spokes together with the wheelset then you won't wait if something packs up as Mavic support in SA is not always that quick and good T-Bob 1
dee jay Posted March 23, 2012 Author Posted March 23, 2012 I will vote Mavic but order a freewheel body and spare spokes together with the wheelset then you won't wait if something packs up as Mavic support in SA is not always that quick and good Valuable advice - thanks Something relative newbies like me don't often consider.
Let's Ride Posted March 23, 2012 Posted March 23, 2012 Edge design on this forum has aluminium clinchers for 3k and they super light. Under 1.4 kg's for a set. I would do that rather. TPN 1
javadude Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Fulcrum are bullet proof wheels. Made by campagnolo. I had racing 3's and no issues at all. Not as light as the eastons though. RossW 1
LOOK695 Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 I would go with the Fulcrums. Am using Campag Eurus at the moment and am very happy with them
baie-sukkel Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Fulcrum are bullet proof wheels. Made by campagnolo. I had racing 3's and no issues at all. Not as light as the eastons though. The man knows what he is talking about , had the other two brands aswell before, but the Fulcrum is the more durable one of the lot.............by far !!
lone ranger Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 A good mate has Fulcrum 3 had them for 3 years never a problem, it would be my choice, good luck
dee jay Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 Here's an interesting addition to the menu - Dura Ace 7900 C24 wheelset... Any thoughts/experience on these? Slightly lighter, but a touch more expensive than the others. Should be pretty much bombproof what with being built by the component gurus at Shimano...
Heckflosse Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 I also got a good friend riding Fulcrum, he is nothing but happy with it.
Riamich Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Mavic's all the way, but maybe consider some deepsections,There are quite a few advertised on the the hubBlackspade R8999Sentiinel R7250Concept
dee jay Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Mavic's all the way, but maybe consider some deepsections,There are quite a few advertised on the the hubBlackspade R8999Sentiinel R7250Concept Only problem with those deep section rims is PE and it's infamous wind... Edited March 24, 2012 by dee jay RossW 1
BMXER Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 I am an easton fan, rode 15000km on my curcit,s before upgrading to a set of ea90 slx,s. No problems at all with the curcuits, after a year (big km) on the easton ea90,s I have replaced the cassette, all the rear beaings and one snapped front spoke - all under warrenty by the importer. Love the wheels as they run true and smooth at a light weight.
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