dee jay Posted March 23, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkie 2 Posted March 23, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee jay Posted March 23, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Ride Posted March 23, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted March 24, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted March 24, 2012 Share Mavic all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted March 24, 2012 Share I would go with the Fulcrums. Am using Campag Eurus at the moment and am very happy with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baie-sukkel Posted March 24, 2012 Share 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 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone ranger Posted March 24, 2012 Share A good mate has Fulcrum 3 had them for 3 years never a problem, it would be my choice, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee jay Posted March 24, 2012 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckflosse Posted March 24, 2012 Share I also got a good friend riding Fulcrum, he is nothing but happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riamich Posted March 24, 2012 Share Mavic's all the way, but maybe consider some deepsections,There are quite a few advertised on the the hubBlackspade R8999Sentiinel R7250Concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro Posted March 24, 2012 Share Fulcrum, any day. Vinnydabutcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee jay Posted March 24, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronutro Posted March 24, 2012 Share Fulcrum (or Campag) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMXER Posted March 25, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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