What wheel set

[desmondalie]

I know the cl24 has a tubless compatible version. I would go for that.

[Lukep]

Final two are the

Campag and the Shimano's

Just waiting to hear from Outsurance to see what they say re the payout

[Bram_on_Madone]

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?

 

 

The Shimano's in the link are not tubeless compatable - there is a tubeless compatable version available, but they're about 200g heavier. I've never heard of anybody that rides road tubeless without problems - the smaller tyre and higher pressure, makes it a lot tougher than on a MTB. Also, you will be a limited to a very small range of (expensive) tyres and will end up not using it. So if you go for the Shimano's, I would recommend you save the weight. All the wheels mentioned are very good, but the road softening effect of the carbon on the Shimano's clinched it for me in the end. The limited aero profile wasn't such a consideration for me, as I'm quite heavy (and weight is more important on the hills) and the winds in the Cape already buffet me without deep sections.

[chris_w_65]

There is a guy on thehub selling a set of Zip wheels, they are the dimpled ones but you can't tell just by looking at them

[Bram_on_Madone]

There is a guy on thehub selling a set of Zip wheels, they are the dimpled ones but you can't tell just by looking at them

 

 

You mean those with a crack on the rim and the bum cassette?

[The_Break]

Campy Shamal Ultra - you won't be disappointed.

Edited February 28, 2011 by The_Break

[Lukep]

1st thanks to all for thier advice.

I purchased the Shimano's- they are the best value when one looks at weight vs cost etc etc.

2nd A HUGE THANKS TO OUTSURANCE NO ISSUES SUBMITTED MY CLAIM YESTERDAY AND TODAY THEY CALLED TO SAY IT WAS ALL DONE AND THE MONEY WOULD BE PAID TO ME

Now it is up to CWC to get me the wheels ASAP.

[Unicycle]

This is the best deal at the moment and they are awesome wheels http://www.buycycle.co.za/buyparts/wheelsets-road/mavic/mavic-cosmic-carbone-sl-wheelset-mavic.html

[Ceres]

Got the mavic sr great wheel, but that Dura Ace looks like a very good deal.

[Eugene]

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.

 

You mentioned, Carbon Laminate.........that is exactly what they are. An aluminium rim with a thin layer of carbon laminated (glued) on to them. This apparently allows the wall of the aluminium rim to be thinner and consequently lighter. I have no doubt that these are damn good wheels for the price and wouldn't mind a pair myself, but I doubt that the layer of carbon will do anything to smooth out any bumps.

Edited March 1, 2011 by Eugene

[chris_w_65]

You mean those with a crack on the rim and the bum cassette?

 

SHHH, don't ruin it for him

[Lukep]

New wheels delivered.

I cannot belive how good the service from OUTSURANCE and CWC is:

1. Wheels damaged on Saturday morning

2. Claim lodged with Outsurance Monday morning

3. Claim approved Tuesday afternoon

4. Ordered the Shimano's from CWC Tuesday afternoon

5. Wheels delivered Thursday at 11am

6. Ready to ride Saturday

 

It is an absoloute pleasure dealing with outsurance and CWC,

 

Thanks

Edited March 3, 2011 by Lukep

[splat]

Awesome!

 

Have you ridden the wheels?

How did they feel?

[firewolf]

American Classic RD440's.

 

Aero profile. Light. Low maintenance. Around R6000.00.

[Minion]

2. Claim lodged with Outsurance Monday morning

3. Claim approved Tuesday afternoon

How did the claim process work? Did they pay out to you or did they pay CWC? Did you need to get a quote beforehand?

[Bram_on_Madone]

You mentioned, Carbon Laminate.........that is exactly what they are. An aluminium rim with a thin layer of carbon laminated (glued) on to them. This apparently allows the wall of the aluminium rim to be thinner and consequently lighter. I have no doubt that these are damn good wheels for the price and wouldn't mind a pair myself, but I doubt that the layer of carbon will do anything to smooth out any bumps.

 

Could be, but whatever the reason, they're really smooth!