Vroetelvarkie Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 Which are better wheelsets and why? Please help! Fulcrum Red Metal 5`s or DT Swiss X1800 RRP? Vroetelvarkie2009-07-12 11:45:44
Mr Mulebar Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 X1800, can't beat SWISS reliability and as they are made up of stock wheel components spares and servicing can be done by almost anyone!
AndreZA Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 The Fulcrums as they an be upgraded to 20mm front axle if you ever upgrade. And seeing that they have had that in mind all along, you know they got to be tough.
Vroetelvarkie Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 Ok, one all? I have both, and have to use one of them tomorrow and get rid of the other... Building a custom, using Bianchi Carbon Frame. So please laat loop with more rocommendations!
AndreZA Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Varkie, if you are using a carbon Bianchi then I'm afraid you missed the plot. Those are cheap ass wheels you want to add to a top end frame. You should use something not heavier then 1500g.
Aquatic Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 the metals have the upper hand as you have the 15/20mm option .both are great,for a budget mtb setup
Vroetelvarkie Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks Mampara, I know but I had a R10k budget on the whole kit, got a XT/LX Mix, Rock Shox Recon Race, all the bars, stem, and Dt Swiss x1800, Maxxis Tubeless LUST Tyres and Joe`s Sealant for R10k. The Frame doestn deserve the rest, but hey what can you do? So then I go with the Fulcrums, will I be able to sell the DT Swiss? For how much?
Mr Mulebar Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Ok' date=' one all?? I have both, and have to use one of them tomorrow and get rid of the other... ? Building a custom, using Bianchi Carbon Frame. ? So please laat loop with more rocommendations![/quote'] Then you should be looking @ the XR1450 Wheels http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Wheels2009/XR-wheels/XR-1450-(1).aspx
AndreZA Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 where did you get that deal? I had a 10k budget wihtout groupset, brakes and finishing kit and just made it with a GBP105 frame.
Aquatic Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Ok' date=' one all? I have both, and have to use one of them tomorrow and get rid of the other... Building a custom, using Bianchi Carbon Frame. So please laat loop with more rocommendations![/quote'] Then you should be looking @ the XR1450 Wheels http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Wheels2009/XR-wheels/XR-1450-(1).aspx or fulcrum red metal 3,s at least..or mavic crosstrails
Vroetelvarkie Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks, I got it at Wadees Cycles in Vereeniging, I buy all my bikes and stuff from them, and I live in Pta. Its worth the trip!
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