Lukep Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 My Easton EA 90 SLX wheelset has given in after I hit a fair sized pothole. I am now in the market for a new wheelset and was looking for some opinions on wheels for about R8000 (brand new only,)The wheels must be under 1500grams and must be clinchers.
Lukep Posted February 26, 2011 Author Posted February 26, 2011 Here is one of the options http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-dura-ace-7850-c24-cl
Bram_on_Madone Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 I got those in the link and very happy (weigh in at 1,380 grams)
Icycling Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Spinergy Xaero Lite R4995Â Spinergy Stealth R7500 but over the weight you want but strong as hell!
splat Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Why wouldn't you get the same again? You could also look at Fulcrum Racing 1 or Racing Zero @ CWC - Both R8000.00
The_Break Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) Why wouldn't you get the same again? You could also look at Fulcrum Racing 1 or Racing Zero @ CWC - Both R8000.00 Campy Shamal Ultra with Shimano freebody. Awesome wheel. Raced then for 3 seasons now including one season in Europe on the cobbled criteriums. Still as true and as solid as when I bought them. You even have the option of a true Grade 3 ceramic upgrade for about R1500 extra. Edited February 26, 2011 by The_Break
Lukep Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 Anyone got any experience with the Shimano Dura-Ace Wheels C24 CL?
Lukep Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 Why wouldn't you get the same again? You could also look at Fulcrum Racing 1 or Racing Zero @ CWC - Both R8000.00 Splat I liked the Eastons they were great but I recon if I can try a new wheelset then why not do it, I think the Shimanos have a lot to offer the best of Carbon and they are a 2 way fit so can run tubless as well and they are the same weight as the eastons, they just lack an aero profile.The fullcrums are also on the list for sure, nice wheel set just worried about maintenance on them spokes are like R300 each from what I have heard,
Bram_on_Madone Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Anyone got any experience with the Shimano Dura-Ace Wheels C24 CL?  Like I said, I have them. They're about as good as you would expect from shimano's top of the range clincher. Very light (for a clinch), rock solid, absolutely no flex, very smooth braking and very free running hubs. Also, the carbon laminate (most of the other wheelsets recommended are all alu) means that you don't feel all the bumps in the road. This last aspect surprises me every time I put my training wheels on and get smashed by small potholes. I've put about 2000km on mine now, and they look like they just came off the shelf. Promise you boet - you can't go wrong with these wheels and CWC has them at a killer price . Just don't go for the tubeless compatible version - adds unnecessary weight unless you're one of the 6 people on the planet that want to try road tubeless. The only thing to mention (if fashion is important to you), is that they have been around for a while and a new flashier model will problem come onto the market soon. Edited February 27, 2011 by Bram_on_Madone
Lukep Posted February 28, 2011 Author Posted February 28, 2011 Anyone else got something to add ?At the moment the Shimanos are top of the list.
desmondalie Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 You have to go for tubeless! Try fulcrums 2 way fit. I recon tubeless is the way to go really, or at least something that givs yo that option. So your choices are really shimano cl24 tubeless fr fulcrum 1 or zeros.
Bat-ass Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Kristian House just won tour of SA on Shimano Dura ace C24, start to finish!!!
Lukep Posted February 28, 2011 Author Posted February 28, 2011 Mixed reviews on the tubless.Desmondalie why do you recon it is the way to go?
desmondalie Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 i like it. No weight penalty, in fact I saved 40g on regular gp4000s tyres and tubes. With slime in them you a virtually puncture proof. Its like riding tubular without the tubular problems. If you do puncture simply put in a tube. Lower tyre pressures gives a more comforable ride and its now believed to impove rolling resistance. It just feels better. And if you dont like tubeless, you have lost nothing because you can just pop on normal clinchers with no penalty.
Lukep Posted February 28, 2011 Author Posted February 28, 2011 Make's sense I ride tubless on my MTB and know that the benifts there are huge,I normally ride with slime in my tubes on my road bike so and even that helps with less punctures etc! Are the Shimano's tubless compatible?
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