Another Road wheels threat

[Leg breaker]

Hey 

 

I'm looking for a set of racing wheels. My budget is 13k 

 

I'm open to second hand wheels as long as they in good condition. 

 

Preferably between 30mm-50mm, will consider less.

 

I weigh 65-68kg depending on how my studying is going  , are deep section the way to go ? 

 

What are my options ? Any input will be much appreciated. 

 

Thanks 

 

J 

[urbanroyal]

Jip...definitely a threat to your bank balance...zipp 202 tubbies. .would be my choice...☺

[Leg breaker]

Whoops meant to say Road wheels thread. 

202s are top of my list, but they a bit pricey i'm assuming. Maybe second hand. 

[sirmoun10goat]

Jip...definitely a threat to your bank balance...zipp 202 tubbies. .would be my choice...☺

Why would you recommend tubbies as apposed to clinchers? Less rolling resistance? Cheaper? I see loads of tubbies in the classifieds

[urbanroyal]

Why would you recommend tubbies as apposed to clinchers? Less rolling resistance? Cheaper? I see loads of tubbies in the classifieds

Jip.....budget and racing....of course if you puncture your race is over

..not necessarily your ride. ..☺

[X-Man]

Full carbon clinchers are probably the way to go.

[Nibali]

Whoops meant to say Road wheels thread. 

202s are top of my list, but they a bit pricey i'm assuming. Maybe second hand. 

 

I also weigh in same as you. Thought about getting some deep sections as well, but I think crosswinds will play havoc with the front wheel, so also looking at 202's (albeit at a later stage). There was a pair in the classifieds a while back, 10k. With a Powertap rear hub. Pretty good deal if it is still available.

[Reg Lizard]

I fancy the darkhorse wheels  they full carbon and cost around R11k

[Jay_B]

There is a few fairly recent threads on this topic... i went through this process end of last year.

 

Best bet for all round wheels would be full carbon clinchers. As mentioned lots of guys are starting to offload there tubbies.

 

I got a set of 50mm 25C wheels and absolutely love them, they are in my opinion the ideal depth for the general racing scene we have in SA. We dont have long alpine passes like europe so they are more than adequate when climbing and then you get the benefit of the aero effect when you come down on the flat.

 

I got a set of Brand new Concepts from Leonard (CCD on the Hub) for under R10k... would recommend them to anyone and his service is top notch.

 

I now leave them on my bike permanently.

[Veebee]

I just got a set of Token C55 full carbon. Fitted them last night but did not get a chance to ride them yet.

 

Get in touch with Warren from Token, he may have a few demo's left that's going for 15k. Normal retail is 22k. Great guy to deal.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/148835-demo-c55-carbon-clincher-wheelsets-1-set-left/

 

[shaper]

I picked up some Dark Horse 38mm clinchers in the classifieds not long ago for R6k.  Was only going to use them for races, but now they are permanently on my bike for training and racing!

[Maniax]

Dark Horse is not a bad option and fits in you budget...

[Mopkop]

There is a few fairly recent threads on this topic... i went through this process end of last year.

 

Best bet for all round wheels would be full carbon clinchers. As mentioned lots of guys are starting to offload there tubbies.

 

I got a set of 50mm 25C wheels and absolutely love them, they are in my opinion the ideal depth for the general racing scene we have in SA. We dont have long alpine passes like europe so they are more than adequate when climbing and then you get the benefit of the aero effect when you come down on the flat.

 

I got a set of Brand new Concepts from Leonard (CCD on the Hub) for under R10k... would recommend them to anyone and his service is top notch.

 

I now leave them on my bike permanently.

J-Bay, are those U-shaped rims? Are you in a very windy area and how do they hold up in the wind?

 

The CPT guys are saying to not go more than 38mm as the wind is a bit judgemental at times, Whats your take?

[Wez-O]

Why would you recommend tubbies as apposed to clinchers? Less rolling resistance? Cheaper? I see loads of tubbies in the classifieds

I saw a recent study that suggested that there is very little difference between top clincher and tubby wheelsets with the major reason that pros use tubulars being that if you have a blowout on a fast decent, you have a fighting chance to keep the bike upright. By the way, most pros train on clinchers.

[Jay_B]

J-Bay, are those U-shaped rims? Are you in a very windy area and how do they hold up in the wind?

 

The CPT guys are saying to not go more than 38mm as the wind is a bit judgemental at times, Whats your take?

 

Yup they are U-shaped. I stay out near vaal dam in gauteng so the wind can pick up when it wants to on the plateland but not as often as Cape Town. As for the riding with them in the wind the first few times i rode them and got a side on gust i did tense up as you will feel it push you a bit but once you get used to it you can still cruise along nicely. 

 

That being said i would not want to be on a steep and tight cornered type decent with the wind blowing and riding 50mm... for the flat roads and few climbs with relatively safe descents i ride on i feel perfectly confident with the handling in the wind.

 

Best bet would be to try and demo a set in the wind and see how you feel, it is very much a preference based decision as it is technical...

[Edge_Design]

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