Racer X Posted September 12, 2010 Share Okay, so my aging Ritchey Pro's are just about stuffed. What can I get for between 2 and 3 grand? I'm 21 and broke at present so have some saving up to do. Just call this prelimiary research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusL Posted September 13, 2010 Share I think you'd be able to get a set of 2nd hand Easton EA70's for that price... or new EA50's (R2.9k new on buycycle.co.za). Easton's are my "intermediate" wheels and i think they are really great value for money. let us know what you decide on getting B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted September 13, 2010 Share A set of really nice American Classic Victory will set you back about R3 000.00. I think I saw them at that price on www.buycycle.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 13, 2010 Share Okay, so my aging Ritchey Pro's are just about stuffed. What can I get for between 2 and 3 grand? I'm 21 and broke at present so have some saving up to do. Just call this prelimiary research. Hi Racer X, I have Planet X Model B wheels, these will out last Easton wheels no problem. Strong enough to train on, fast enough to race on R1999.99 FRONT HUB: Planet-X Superlight, black anodized, 20 hole, 100mm spacing, sealed cartridge bearings.REAR HUB: Planet-X Superlight, black anodized, 24 hole, 130mm spacing, sealed cartridge bearings. Shimano/SRAM compatible.RIMS: 20/24 hole clincher, black, 30mm deep aero rimSPOKES: Black Pillar bladed, built radial on the front, 2-cross on both sides rear.NIPPLES: AlloyACTUAL WEIGHT: Front - 705g Rear - 948g (1653grams per set) QR's - 105g pair http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/Model-B.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusL Posted September 13, 2010 Share Hi Racer X, I have Planet X Model B wheels, these will out last Easton wheels no problem, R1999.99 FRONT HUB: Planet-X Superlight, black anodized, 20 hole, 100mm spacing, sealed cartridge bearings.REAR HUB: Planet-X Superlight, black anodized, 24 hole, 130mm spacing, sealed cartridge bearings. Shimano/SRAM compatible.RIMS: 20/24 hole clincher, black, 30mm deep aero rimSPOKES: Black Pillar bladed, built radial on the front, 2-cross on both sides rear.NIPPLES: AlloyACTUAL WEIGHT: Front - 705g Rear - 948g (1653grams per set) QR's - 105g pair http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/Model-B.jpg Oh YEAH - I'd get these B) kiwi, your goods seem so well priced (and seem real quality as well). Out of interest - what warranty comes with Plant X merchandise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 13, 2010 Share Hi MariusL, Two years warranty on Planet X wheels, frames etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusL Posted September 13, 2010 Share Hi MariusL, Two years warranty on Planet X wheels, frames etc. WOW! Racer X - get these wheels man, and you'll have change to get decent tyres!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny K Posted September 13, 2010 Share Hi Kiwi (sorry Racer X - need to hijack your thread here) What do you have that is a bit more than R2000? Was looking for a set of wheels myself and asked MariusL's opinion - he copied the post in an email and I reckoned I'd search you on the hub (was looking at Easton EA50's on buycycle.co.za). What are the wheel's weight capacity? I top in at 100Kg's and want a lighter set of wheels than my 'training' wheels but don't need spokes to break (got a pair of WH 550's that a front spoke broke) - was not cool especially in a race and only being about 30Km in on a 100Km race. Let me know what you have or are possibly getting in. thanks Hijack end***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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