Fulcrum Racing 3 vs. Mavic Ksyrium vs. FSA RD-400

[Maantjie]

I need some advise on wheelsets that I am looking at purchasing. Can anyone tell me if Fulcrum wheels are any good compared to the other brands and if parts are readily available.

 

I need all the advise I can get, thanks guys in advance.

[Cippo]

Which models and your budget?

[Maantjie]

I have a budget of 2k/2.5k and need to know if Fulcrum Racing 3 are any good.

[Cippo]

Best bet at that price new would be to go for some Mavic Aksiums. I had a pair on my old bike and used them for two years with no issues. CWC has them for R2999 including new tyres just to give you a price indication.

[Cippo]

Evobikes has a set without tyres for R2.5k

http://www.evobikes.co.za/wheels/wheelsets-road/mavic-aksium-race-wheel-set.html

 

CWC link,

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/mavic-aksium-wheelset-2013

 

Kysiriums and Fulcrum 3's are a bit more than 2.5k new unless you buying secondhand. Fulcrum's are a sub brand of Campagnolo. As to their reliability I can't say.

 

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/mavic-ksyrium-equipe-wheelset?quicktabs_1=1#quicktabs-1

 

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/fulcrum-racing-3-2-way-wheelset?quicktabs_1=1#quicktabs-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 26, 2013 by Cippo

[Maantjie]

Thanks, I am buying secondhand and that was the price range I got for all sets of wheels.

[Organic]

These threads (yes, they're different threads - they just look the same) have some opinions on the Fulcrum and Ksyrium:

 

http://www.thehubsa...._fulcrum racing

 

http://www.thehubsa...._fulcrum racing

Edited October 26, 2013 by Organic

[Breezer]

FSA RD 400 spokes not freely available

[X-Man]

Fulcrum would be my choice!

[Maantjie]

Thanks Organic for those threads, its just what I was looking for. I think the Fulcrums would be my best choice. On the parts side, are they freely available? Thanks guys!!!

[Maantjie]

These threads (yes, they're different threads - they just look the same) have some opinions on the Fulcrum and Ksyrium:

 

http://www.thehubsa...._fulcrum racing

 

http://www.thehubsa...._fulcrum racing

[amoryns]

Fulcrum s...mavics too much hassles with the bearings

[gummibear]

Fulcrum's are awesome wheels.

[Maantjie]

Seems Fulcrums will be the lucky ones then....... and they certainly do look the part.

Definitely leaning towards a set of those. Thanks again guys!!!!!

[javadude]

Racing 3's are fantastic wheels, but you wont get new ones for 2.5K.

[Maantjie]

Thanks javadude, I can get a set for 2K secondhand that's still in good condition as the seller says.