Cycling Major Posted August 25, 2016 Share Hello everyone So I have finally decided to let go of my deep section tubbies and go back to clinchers. The choice has been made and I am ready to place my order for some great looking carbon wheels. This is the problem I now have. With the wide range of choices available, I cannot seem to make up my mind as to what wheels will look the best with my bike (from China so its only about the looks). I have brought the selections down between the following wheels but now I need the input from my fellow hubbers. * FFWD (not sure if it will be too red) * Easton * Dura Ace C50 * Campy Bora Please note which you think will look the best... I have also added a photo of my bike. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge_Design Posted August 25, 2016 Share Anything without red - there's enough on your frame! Something like these Bora's --> https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/203552-new-2016-bianchi-specialissima-cv-57cm/ Out of the ones you listed, either the Bora's or Easton's. Pah Bear and Cycling Major 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycling Major Posted August 25, 2016 Share I am in between the Dura-Ace and the Easton's if I had to pick straight out. I am just not sure how the all white and black of the Easton will look. Would love if I could put someone's on the bike, but not sure if that will happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge_Design Posted August 25, 2016 Share I am in between the Dura-Ace and the Easton's if I had to pick straight out. I am just not sure how the all white and black of the Easton will look. Would love if I could put someone's on the bike, but not sure if that will happen I just seriously dislike the decals on the Dura Ace - looks like the kind of thing I would do on my PC in 5 minutes. Probably great wheels though... Pah Bear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted August 25, 2016 Share Too many colours going there. Keep the wheels simple, stealth look or something with very small decals. Pieterkaggel and Pah Bear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycling Major Posted August 25, 2016 Share I just seriously dislike the decals on the Dura Ace - looks like the kind of thing I would do on my PC in 5 minutes. Probably great wheels though... I do agree on the Dura-Ace decals... They look very amateur and thus I am thinking Easton... It also looks quite sleek and fast. Might be the best choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Those are all chinese wheels. Don't buy fakes. Rather buy a set of wheels from a reputable vendor who does not sell fakes Falco, rock and openmind 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted August 25, 2016 Share So you are only picking decals and not wheels as the different decals will go on the same China wheels? Why not just put the wording "CHINA" on them then. openmind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plane^driver Posted August 25, 2016 Share Seeing they from China as you mentioned in the opening post, keep them plain carbon either matt or gloss. If you really want stickers then come up with your own idea and get stickers made. To me less is more! I love my 55mm deep sections in matt carbon! Pah Bear and Cycling Major 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycling Major Posted August 25, 2016 Share Seeing they from China as you mentioned in the opening post, keep them plain carbon either matt or gloss. If you really want stickers then come up with your own idea and get stickers made. To me less is more! I love my 55mm deep sections in matt carbon! Not a bad idea... I have seen these wheels and they do look pretty awesome... From a design perspective its quite difficult to pick something out of a hat... Will definitely consider it though Harryn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted August 25, 2016 Share china wheels are great - best is to take it unbrandedone day you change you mind and want to sell it againselling the wheels as pictured is not allowed on the Bikehub and don't forget to fasten the spoke nipples on each spoke ( drop of removable lock tide) before your first ride.- no jokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycling Major Posted August 25, 2016 Share china wheels are great - best is to take it unbranded one day you change you mind and want to sell it again selling the wheels as pictured is not allowed on the Bikehub and don't forget to fasten the spoke nipples on each spoke ( drop of removable lock tide) before your first ride.- no jokes Thanks for the heads-up...!!! Don't want to come down on a new set of wheels... Did a lot of research and noted that the quality of these wheels are quite good Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Seeing were speaking about chinese wheels, I know of some new rims being launched in the next month or so: 44mm profile.......planning to place an order soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycling Major Posted August 25, 2016 Share Seeing were speaking about chinese wheels, I know of some new rims being launched in the next month or so: 44mm profile.......planning to place an order soon Do you know prices? Are these branded/unbranded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Unbranded. Will send you pm with the details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted August 25, 2016 Share Thanks for the heads-up...!!! Don't want to come down on a new set of wheels...Did a lot of research and noted that the quality of these wheels are quite good with my last two sets (one 60mm and the other 88mm ... please no questions ) I bought the rims and hubs from Aliexpress and build it locally carbon 11 speed Shimano hubs and spokes from Zipp 404 wheels- full carbon clinchers (60mm) at 1580g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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