Best strong Climbing wheelset at reasonable price

[clydesmcdale]

I have a friend who owns a bike shop and he says to stay away from a wheel with non-standard spokes

Why would that be? I understand there may at times be a lead time getting a replacement spoke, but if your LBS mech holds the appropriate stock for quick replacement, what would be the problem with specific proprietary spokes?

[Purt]

what would be the problem with specific proprietary spokes?

The company can charge whatever they want for them, they know you have to buy it.

I'll never buy proprietary wheels again, $20 for an xtr spoke is a joke.

[ball bearing]

I have a friend who owns a bike shop and he says to stay away from a wheel with non-standard spokes

Why would that be? I understand there may at times be a lead time getting a replacement spoke, but if your LBS mech holds the appropriate stock for quick replacement, what would be the problem with specific proprietary spokes?

I think you answered your own question - time. I have been looking around for a set of spare spokes for the Shimamo c24 and I found one place in Europe. I am beginning to rethink my choice of wheels.

[steve-waters]

Been close a few times but not yet

[themerlin]

Wow ordered Friday and turned up today (Monday) hope the wheels are that fast

[sir_camel]

Wow ordered Friday and turned up today (Monday) hope the wheels are that fast

Yep my Zondas arrived today after ordering on Thursday. Couldn't ask for better. Thanks Wiggle.

[themerlin]

Wow ordered Friday and turned up today (Monday) hope the wheels are that fast

Yep my Zondas arrived today after ordering on Thursday. Couldn't ask for better. Thanks Wiggle.

I picked the standard postage without the quick despatch and they send them dhl within a few hours of order. Quicker then Australia post sending something locally

[Ozkaban]

More spam here - done about 5000km on the pro lite braciannos and I'm very happy with them , they are light and bomb proof... Excellent value for the $$

+1, except I've only done about 1000km on mine

[themerlin]

I've also just picked up some Zondas from wiggle, after 150km or so this week I'm loving them. Significantly stiffer than my stock RS10 wheels leading to climbing being a lot more responsive.

At under $400 for wheels that are rated up to 109kg that look as hot as they do... Can't go wrong.

The max weight is 109 but it says you have to inspect them more often if your over 83kg. Not sur if that's standard or not.

[jheeno]

thread digging
but what do people thing about New old stock (appear to be the 2009 model Ksyrium ELITE)

http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/mavic-ksyrium-elite-road-bike-wheelset-f-r/KSY-ELITE

[jacks1071]

thread digging
but what do people thing about New old stock (appear to be the 2009 model Ksyrium ELITE)

http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/mavic-ksyrium-elite-road-bike-wheelset-f-r/KSY-ELITE

The Bracciano's are better in everyway and you can get current model stock with full warranty and local support for less than NOS Ksyrium's.

http://www.pro-liteoz.com/store/index.p ... oductId=19

[joewrcompositi]

Campagnolo Neutron Ultra are a great wheel.

[skull]

thread digging
but what do people thing about New old stock (appear to be the 2009 model Ksyrium ELITE)

http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/mavic-ksyrium-elite-road-bike-wheelset-f-r/KSY-ELITE

The Bracciano's are better in everyway and you can get current model stock with full warranty and local support for less than NOS Ksyrium's.

http://www.pro-liteoz.com/store/index.p ... oductId=19

A wheelset for less that $400?

And considered better than Mavic Ksyrium elites??

Must have

[Shpox]

2x Choices if I were you.

Prolite Bracciano - $412
Campag Zonda - $392



I'd personally go Campag as I am yet to read a single bad review, though I'd be happy to change my opinion if Jack were to lend me a test pair for a week

[slowK]

I'm thinking of getting these:

http://beta.bikesoul.com/s2/

About $510 delivered, 1295g, wide rimmed.

Got a quick response from Sean via email when I had an enquiry. Showed the website to a workmate - he ordered a set yesterday.

[jacks1071]

2x Choices if I were you.

Prolite Bracciano - $412
Campag Zonda - $392



I'd personally go Campag as I am yet to read a single bad review, though I'd be happy to change my opinion if Jack were to lend me a test pair for a week

Pleanty of guys in Brisbane on Bracciano's who I'm sure would be only too happy to help you out with a test ride. If you pop a post on here, one of the team riders I'm sure will take you out and swap wheels with you for the ride:

https://www.facebook.com/JSSCT

Alternately, buy a set - if you don't think they are a better thing that you've already got, return them and I'll give you your money back.

[jacks1071]

I'm thinking of getting these:

http://beta.bikesoul.com/s2/

About $510 delivered, 1295g, wide rimmed.

Got a quick response from Sean via email when I had an enquiry. Showed the website to a workmate - he ordered a set yesterday.

I wouldn't - do a search and you'll find very mixed reviews on their products and service.

[joewrcompositi]

Fulcrum Zero or 1's - both excellent, bullet proof wheels with exceptional hubs and no weight limit.

+1

[antipodean]

I wouldn't - do a search and you'll find very mixed reviews on their products and service.

Pretty poor form here especially from a supposedly reputable supplier.

[jacks1071]

I wouldn't - do a search and you'll find very mixed reviews on their products and service.

Pretty poor form here especially from a supposedly reputable supplier.

"supposedly reputable" I'm not sure what I'm to take from that. Do you have a problem? If so, feel free to PM or even better phone me so we can take care of that.

You might like to read this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=52168&p=792950&hilit=+soul+4.0#p792950

[MarkG]

Those Gavia look pretty awesome!

[MarkG]

I wouldn't - do a search and you'll find very mixed reviews on their products and service.

Pretty poor form here especially from a supposedly reputable supplier.

Mod says: Comment removed. Robust discussion is encouraged, personal insults are not.

[Shpox]

Mod says: quote of above post removed

Pleanty of guys in Brisbane on Bracciano's who I'm sure would be only too happy to help you out with a test ride. If you pop a post on here, one of the team riders I'm sure will take you out and swap wheels with you for the ride:

https://www.facebook.com/JSSCT
Alternately, buy a set - if you don't think they are a better thing that you've already got, return them and I'll give you your money back.

Will give it a crack mate. Sounds like a man that stands behind his product.

[Ross]

A wheelset for less that $400?

And considered better than Mavic Ksyrium elites??

Must have

Wouldn't be too hard. Mavic wheels are so overated.