Jay_B Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I am starting to look around and keep my eyes open for a new set of all round, do it all road wheels.I cant justify the costs for a set of training wheels as well as racing wheels so need to combine them together in a decent package. Preferably clinchers but not completely apposed to tubbies...Budget R5000 give or take... - I have seen these in the classifieds and the reviews I read are fairly decent - any comments or experience? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/108181-bontragerhed-aeolus-wheelset-tubbies/ - Also seen a set of Easton EC90 as well as Easton EA90 - Also looked at Mavic Ksyirium Elite S as well Mavic Cosmic Elite. There seems to be so many options that I am in no way close to making a decision, so any help, advice, suggestions will be greatly appreciated... Edit: Title change
Jay_B Posted October 9, 2014 Author Posted October 9, 2014 American Classic 420 Aero3 Mmmm just looked these up now and must say I like them... Thanks
gummibear Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Mmmm just looked these up now and must say I like them... Thanks
Kranswurm Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Spend the money and get a set of http://cyclelab.com/components/wheels/shimano-whr-81-road-wheel.html Approx 8K ... bomb proof and James Bond
David Marshall Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I can build you a decent set from R4500 up depending on components. Rims Mavic CXP 33, Velocity Fusion or similar. Revolution spokes and good hubs (hub prices are the big variant). If you go for a finished wheelset my advice is keep away from, avoid and do not buy a set with proprietary or patented spokes, nipples or hole drillings.
Eldron Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 My advice would be Citec 3000 S Aero of course ;-) www.citec.de
Twombles Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 +1 for Eurus!! They are super stiff, roll fast and have been bomb-proof to me (although I am light).
Jay_B Posted October 10, 2014 Author Posted October 10, 2014 What wheels do you have now? Currently have the standard Bontragers that came on my Trek... Not sure the exact model
Jay_B Posted October 10, 2014 Author Posted October 10, 2014 Thanks guys for the suggestions so far... Keep them coming. Trying to make a short list that I will then decide from off there
PeterF Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Anyone using the Edge Design XLR200/XLR300 wheels? Looks like good value and pretty light weight.
JA-Q001 Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Currently have the standard Bontragers that came on my Trek... Not sure the exact model Why not use them as training wheels and just get a more race ready wheelset?
Thomo Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 If you go for a finished wheelset my advice is keep away from, avoid and do not buy a set with proprietary or patented spokes, nipples or hole drillings. Why not use them as training wheels and just get a more race ready wheelset? Good advice.!Boutique style wheels look great, but spares can be a headache.It does sound like the Bonty's will be good for training ...
Eldron Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Why not use them as training wheels and just get a more race ready wheelset? I agree with this. R5,000 isn't really enough to buy a wheelset that is MUCH better than what you have. Save up a bit and buy some wheels that will make a real difference and keep them for special rides and races. Put some high mileage tyres on the Bonts and some racy light grippy tyres on the new set. Nothing like putting on the race wheels to get amped for a race!
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