Rozanne Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Morning everyone I would like to find out, I am fairly new at the whole road bike area of cycling and would like to find out if anyone has experience with carbon road wheelsets. What would be a great set and if it would be better to go for tubular or clincher? I know that there are carbon tubular sets our there that seem cheaper that the clinchers but also that tubular tyres are more costly. If I were to throw a hypothetical road race (say the 94.7) but would like to upgrade my wheels for the race and a few thereafter, in order to improve my time? What wheelset would you go for? Thanks a mill
ScottCM Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Why specifically Carbon? Is it the looks of deep sections ? (Which is awesome) If you are going for weight reduction then some Aluminium rims weigh less than carbons American Classic 420 Aero 3 Weigh 1530g per set and cost R6500http://www.evobikes.co.za/wheels/wheelsets-road/american-classic-420-aero-3-wheelset.html Concept Wheels 38mm 1525g per set and cost R930050mmm 1580g per set and cost R9700 http://www.conceptcycles-sa.com/road.php Darkhorse Wheels Definately the coolest for looks 38mm 1335g per set and cost R1179550mm 1375g per set and cost R11995 http://www.darkhorsewheels.com/shop/12-road
Rozanne Posted August 6, 2015 Author Posted August 6, 2015 Depends on your budget.Well I was thinking of around R10 000?
Eldron Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Citec 3000 S Aero at R9,800 with Pop Products Titanium Skewers :-) 1,470g, DT Swiss 240S freehub, 16/16 bladed spokes, 32mm deep carbon rim, clincher...
Pure Savage Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Citec 3000 S Aero at R9,800 with Pop Products Titanium Skewers :-)1,470g, DT Swiss 240S freehub, 16/16 bladed spokes, 32mm deep carbon rim, clincher...That rear spokin pattern is rather different, its messing with my eyes!
ScottCM Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/149091-limited-edition-darkhorse-wheels/
Jay_B Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Do a search and all will be revealed... there is multiple threads on this topic available. Personally i prefer 50mm deep section carbons - i got those Conepts pictured above and leave them on my bike permanently now.
Eldron Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 That rear spokin pattern is rather different, its messing with my eyes! I see what you mean! It's radial on the drive side and 1 cross on the non drive side - just an odd pic.
Pure Savage Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 I see what you mean!It's radial on the drive side and 1 cross on the non drive side - just an odd pic.I also had not yet had my coffee.
Eldron Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 I also had not yet had my coffee. I read a cool quote the other day.... "I'm a morning person but I don't see in colour until after the first coffee". I dig it.
Monark Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 I recently had a similar dilemma, I compared prices, weights and spoke counts... finally settled on a custom build. My advice is to Google reviews and do some proper research. Also look for wheels that are ridden by a team.
Sharkie 2 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Contact the guys at Ferocity Carbon, they bring in mean sets of wheels and are going to have them tested for UCi certification
Rozanne Posted August 6, 2015 Author Posted August 6, 2015 Awesome guys. I like some of these wheels!! And yes coffee is needed always I really like the american classic 420 aero 3 wheels. Super sexy! and there is an option of cyclocross... Just to ask Scott "some Aluminium rims weigh less than carbons"? is this with or with out tyres and clincher or tubular? Also someone said that it is really hard to get a puncture on a tubular tyre? I am not sure.
Rozanne Posted August 6, 2015 Author Posted August 6, 2015 I recently had a similar dilemma, I compared prices, weights and spoke counts... finally settled on a custom build. My advice is to Google reviews and do some proper research. Also look for wheels that are ridden by a team.Sounds like a lot of planning. I was hoping not to go into a build option. If I may ask where did you get your wheel built and what did they charge?
Winstonian1984 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Awesome guys. I like some of these wheels!! And yes coffee is needed always I really like the american classic 420 aero 3 wheels. Super sexy! and there is an option of cyclocross...Just to ask Scott "some Aluminium rims weigh less than carbons"? is this with or with out tyres and clincher or tubular?Also someone said that it is really hard to get a puncture on a tubular tyre? I am not sure.After two sets of tubular wheels i will be using clinchers permanently LOL. Nothing beats the feel of how tubulars roll, but as stated punctures can be costly to repair. As for aluminium rims weighing less, this is possible. Im currently riding darkhorse 38mm carbon clinchers(more for the look as im never going to win any races LOL)....but the best set of wheels ive had to date have been a set of mavic Ksyrium elite.
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