Help - Upgrading 29er wheelset

[LlewellynFourie]

I recently bought a 29er (at last).

 

It is a Scott Scale 940 (2013).

 

It has A combo wheelset of:

Hubs - Syncros

Spokes - DT Swiss

Rim - Alexrims

 

I want to upgrade to a lighter wheelset for racing. My bike weight is 12 kg (large) at the moment. Will I shead some weight or must I cont my current wheelset?

 

I Have R5000 to spend.

 

Which wheelset should I go for? Looking at brands like fulcrum, easton or Shimano XT.

Edited December 18, 2012 by LlewellynFourie

[Mackie]

http://www.buycycle.co.za/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=1285

[Azonic]

American Classic all the way for me. The non-Race version is under R5000.

[VT2jp]

Mackie has it spot on - you will not be sorry!!!

[shade]

1754gr ? That's a heavy build, can get it down to 1500gr with Agogo hubs and other spokes !

[LlewellynFourie]

Thanx for the speedy reply

 

Don't have that kind of money now.

 

Will save up.

 

Whats your view on a XT wheelset? They look tough and light.

[LlewellynFourie]

As do the easton and fulcrum sets.

 

I'm not clued up with custom sets?

 

The reason I want a factory fitted wheelset is cause I stay in the bundus and can't get to the big city so regularly. My local bike shop can get Shimano wheels and the parts needed if they break.

 

I weigh 71kg, so i'm sure it will be tough enough for me.

Edited December 18, 2012 by LlewellynFourie

[VT2jp]

1754gr ? That's a heavy build, can get it down to 1500gr with Agogo hubs and other spokes !

 

Weight vs reliability... Hope Hubs are unmatched ito performance and reliability (only by Chris King imo - very pricey); The Stans Crest/ Arch rims are top notch.