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Vroetelvarkie

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Which are better wheelsets and why? Please help!

 

Fulcrum Red Metal 5`s  or  DT Swiss X1800

 

RRP?

 

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Vroetelvarkie2009-07-12 11:45:44
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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!

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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.

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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!
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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.

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the metals have the upper hand as you have the 15/20mm option .both are great,for a budget mtb setup

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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?
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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.

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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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