Advice on new road wheels

[Zatek]

Finally decided to get rid of my Zipp 303 tubbies and looking to go for clinchers.

The wheels will be used for races and training rides. I ride in VA and at Provincials and SA's level.

 

Wheels must be carbon and have ceramic bearings.

 

I am interested in Fulcrum Racing zero carbon, racing zero nite and powertap wheels.

 

I am not hartbound to have a pm but it would be nice but have someone ridden zipps and powertap wheels.

[Brickleberry]

Have you had a look at racing Quattro carbon? Think about 25k and all the reviews I can see rate them extremely highly.

[Zatek]

They dont have ceramic bearings guess I can get a qoute for ceramic bearings then

[madbradd]

Do you get ceramic bearings for PowerTap? And if so where and how much?

[Zatek]

You will be able to get if you have the bearing sizes but be warned they are not cheap. Cost me R3k to do the zipps.

[jcza]

Tokens with ceramic bearings. 

[Zatek]

Tokens with ceramic bearings.

I am interested in Tokens but would like to test ride a pair before buying. I know they are winning races but just a little bit unsure

[Andymann]

Have a look at Irwin Wheels too.  Come standard with Ceramic Bearings.

 

http://www.irwincycling.com/products/road-wheels

[jcza]

I am interested in Tokens but would like to test ride a pair before buying. I know they are winning races but just a little bit unsure

 

Warren from Token is on the Hub, maybe he can help out with a test ride. 

[madbradd]

Are ceramic bearings really worth it (how are they better than steel/stainless), and where can you get? The PT G3 uses 4 x 6901s (24/12/6mm). Or better to just put some SKF/FAG/Not_really_sure_who_else bearings in.

[Mopkop]

Have a look at Irwin Wheels too.  Come standard with Ceramic Bearings.

 

http://www.irwincycling.com/products/road-wheels

Irwins looked excellent at the expo and Im really keen on getting a set. Spoke to Bryce and his willing to help a brother out. theres no reviews tho and thats what I am looking for

 

Let me know if you can find any!

[NordicElf]

Are ceramic bearings really worth it (how are they better than steel/stainless), and where can you get? The PT G3 uses 4 x 6901s (24/12/6mm). Or better to just put some SKF/FAG/Not_really_sure_who_else bearings in.

 

I'd also like to know if ceramic bearings are really worth it. You can get ceramic bearings from Token, they (Token, not necessarily the bearings) are super helpful. 

 

Edit: clarificaton

[Andymann]

Irwins looked excellent at the expo and Im really keen on getting a set. Spoke to Bryce and his willing to help a brother out. theres no reviews tho and thats what I am looking for

 

Let me know if you can find any!

My wife is an Irwin sponsored Athlete, so if you are serious, I will be able to arrange a test I'm sure.

 

Her training wheels are the Aluminium IA30's and while I was initially quite sceptical about the weight compared to the American Classics you usually used for training, I was pleasantly surprised.

 

I use my Campag Eurus as a benchmark for comparing other Alu wheels, and I tell you what the Irwins are pretty damn close.

 

So I can only imagine the Carbon Wheels will be very impressive.

[Veebee]

what's an estimate price for a set of full carbon Irwins ?

[Mopkop]

My wife is an Irwin sponsored Athlete, so if you are serious, I will be able to arrange a test I'm sure.

 

Her training wheels are the Aluminium IA30's and while I was initially quite sceptical about the weight compared to the American Classics you usually used for training, I was pleasantly surprised.

 

I use my Campag Eurus as a benchmark for comparing other Alu wheels, and I tell you what the Irwins are pretty damn close.

 

So I can only imagine the Carbon Wheels will be very impressive.

I was overly impressed by the hub system. There was instant bite due to the 6 pawls and 60 tooth setup.

 

The ceramic bearings are standard and you get 2 full sets of brake blocks (8 blocks) skewers and wheel bags

 

what's an estimate price for a set of full carbon Irwins ?

The full carbon 38's is R32k with all the trimmings. I think the 58's is about R34k if I'm not mistaken.