New Road Hubs

[HDW]

Hi Guys

 

I have a noob question, which I can't seem to find the answer for on the Hub or Google, for that matter.

 

I was just wondering if it is worth spending about more or less 1500 Randelas on a pair of road hubs? Do they really make as big a difference as on a MTB?

 

Should state that I currently have the Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels on my road bike (Racing 7 rims with Racing 5 hubs, made for Specialized), and they feel real decent. I'm just itching for an upgrade or two, and have been wondering about hubs.

 

Thanks in advance

[Bianchi]

Fulcrum wheels are made by Campagnolo, so you've already got really decent wheels there.

I'd rather save up some more randelas and get a better set of Fulcrums later on... you'd be better off dropping 200/300g on a wheelset than upgrading the hubs.

[Bat-ass]

Factory specific wheels like your Fulcrums require hubs and parts that are specific to them, as opposed to traditionally built wheels.

The problem you will encounter is finding a set of hubs to suit your fulcrum spokes and rims. Them will probably have to be Fulcrum hubs...

You might be better off selling your wheels and buying a lighter set.

Or get some traditional style hubs and rims ie.32 hole Mavic open pro rims and 32 hole shimano hubs... and get a good wheel builder to buils you a classic wheelset..

[HDW]

Awesome advice, thanks guys. I was on the brink of buying new hubs, and never realised they needed to be spoke and rim specific .

 

I will definitely then rather save up some more money and later buy better wheels - hubs and all included.

 

To be honest, the Fulcrum 6's are real comfortable, and really roles well, so I must perhaps just let this upgrade-itch pass this month...