Schnavel Posted July 15, 2015 Share Hi all, I'm currently in the process of starting a build for a new racing bike. I have recently purchased a Swift Ultravox Ti frame which I consider to be my dream frame. I have only heard good things about this frame, with very good reviews online! As I currently have decent components, I shall be transferring the majority of the items across to the new frame. The build will consist of the following: Shifters: Sram Force (303g)Brakes: Sram Red (253g)FD: Sram Red (76g)RD: Sram Red (145g)KCNC Ti Pro lite seatpost (172g)Selle Italia SLR Carbon Flow saddle (125g)KCNC Stem (95g)Edge design carbon handlebars (185g)Chain: Sram Force (267g)Pedals: Speedplay Zero Ti (164g)Crankset: Sram Red quarq (706g)Cassette: Still to be purchasedNow, I want to get some new wheels for the build, but I don't know what to get. My old training wheels have served me well, but I think it's time that they were retired. I was looking at possibly purchasing the following wheels: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/145836-american-classic-victory-30-wheelset/ Not sure what your thoughts are? I'm looking for a set of training wheels - I already have lightweight racing wheels. Donovan Le Cok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopkop Posted July 15, 2015 Share Awesome frameset youve got there !!! What is your budget for the wheelset? Are you running 10 or 11 spd? This will limit your choices wrt the 2nd hand market and getting an 11 spd freebody if need be.. Love that crank :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_Roadie Posted July 16, 2015 Share Super bike you have there, when getting traning wheels you need to decide do you want something strong or light? I prefer strong and durable but ofcourse it must still look good to the eye...the Campagnola Scirocco is quite a cool wheelset, they retail for about R3500 (wiggle.co.uk), strong, durable, not to heavy and rolls pretty well...and not so expensive. Here is a pic of how they look on my Ultravox-RS1 Mopkop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted July 16, 2015 Share I also just got an Ultravox Ti! I have only done one short ride so far, but the bike feels incredible. I cant wait to put some serious kilometers on it! Mine also pictured with training wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted July 16, 2015 Share if you are on a budget and want 30mm rims the same as the AMC and also want light, maybe consider https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/94441-edge-design-xlr300-alu-road-wheels/ Mopkop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted July 16, 2015 Share Awesome frameset youve got there !!! What is your budget for the wheelset? Are you running 10 or 11 spd? This will limit your choices wrt the 2nd hand market and getting an 11 spd freebody if need be.. Love that crank :drool: I'm running 10 speed currently, and not planning to change any time soon - spent a lot of money on the frame and certain components... I already have a lightweight set of 50mm carbon clinchers that I use for racing, so just needing a new training wheel set. I'm looking for a durable set that won't give me any issues. Not necessarily 30mm profile, it can be shallower. A larger width would also be better in terms of comfort - I plan on running 700 x 25 tyres. My current wheels are bullet proof and haven't given me a single issue since day one. They are xero R9 wheels which I beleive are a Chinese brand. They cost me R2000, three years ago and have done many many km.If they were still available, I would probably buy myself another set. Regarding budget, I wouldn't like to spend more than R4000, so ideally it would be great if I could get a decent set of second hand wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted July 16, 2015 Share if you are on a budget and want 30mm rims the same as the AMC and also want light, maybe consider https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/94441-edge-design-xlr300-alu-road-wheels/ I had a look at those wheels, but they are very narrow with an external width of only 18,3mm. As I'm looking for a slighter wider profile, to run 700 x 25 tyres, it will definitely be better to have wider rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted August 7, 2015 Share So I eventually decided on getting a set of American Classic clinchers courtesy of the Hub community. I finished the build last night and I'm looking forward to the maiden ride this weekend! Just need ti update the firmware on the Quarq and I'm good to go - I don't want to have to use the magnet... BMCfan, Escapee.. and Donovan Le Cok 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted August 7, 2015 Share Wow very nice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firozfx Posted August 7, 2015 Share Nice. How much does it weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopkop Posted August 7, 2015 Share So I eventually decided on getting a set of American Classic clinchers courtesy of the Hub community. I finished the build last night and I'm looking forward to the maiden ride this weekend! Just need ti update the firmware on the Quarq and I'm good to go - I don't want to have to use the magnet... image1.JPGSomeone get me a towel! Sick sick bike dude, DAMN! Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted August 7, 2015 Share http://replygif.net/i/542.gif Super sexy bike dude! Happy miles Patchelicious, 'Dale and raptor-22 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted August 7, 2015 Share Nice. How much does it weigh?Haven't weighed it with these wheels on. With my 50mm carbon clinchers it comes in at just over the 6.5kg mark. If I put my mad fibers and a standard red crank, it's easily under 5.9kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Awesome looking machine with specs to match. You really dd your homework on the build no wonder it's so light. That Ritchey stem really compliments the cockpit. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted August 7, 2015 Share Very nice! Well done on the build. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted August 7, 2015 Share The more I look at these pics the more I must say that the Swift is a semi inducing piece of carbon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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