All Round Wheelset
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All Round Wheelset
Postby 15wilsonwu » Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:09 am
So here I am. After purchasing a new frame (FM098), i'm deciding on a new wheelset. I know I should of did this the other way round, but the frame was too seductive.
Basically, I have a budget stretching from $400 to $600 and so far i've created a short list;
EDIT - Added Campy Zonda's, got rid of the Fulcrum R3
Pro-Lite Bracciano - $400 (Pro-lite Site)
27mm Rims, 1480 grams
Campagnolo Zonda - $425 (Wiggle)
26mm front, 30mm rear - 1550 grams
Custom Build - Approx $530 (BHS, but after bad customer service, I would put this into least consideration)
20 front, 27 rear, 1294 grams
I weigh about 56kg, so weight is not an issue. Carbon is a no-no (if there is any) because im in U-15 and I cant use carbon rims.
My current wheels came with the Reid Falco (No-name Shimano hubs and Alex Rims) so I guess any wheels costing above 200 is an upgrade
Can anyone give me a little help, please?
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby KenGS » Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:09 am
Just so you know, you can also get Campag Zonda's from Wiggle/c r c/PBK and they are basically the same wheel as Fulcrum 3's but closer in price to the Bracciano's
I don't have any experience with the Bracciaono's but I'm happy with my Zonda's
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby Shpox » Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:58 am
For me, it's Bracciano vs. Zonda. I would love to see a comparison.
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby Mulger bill » Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:34 am
I giggledKenGS wrote:Wheels work best when they are all round
Talk to Deon about Braccs Wilson.
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby jasonc » Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:40 pm
The wheels that came with my Fuji were label "Oval". I now run Bracciano'sMulger bill wrote:I giggledKenGS wrote:Wheels work best when they are all round
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby 15wilsonwu » Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:44 pm
Yep!Philipthelam wrote:(a little off topic but) are you replacing the falco frame?
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby 15wilsonwu » Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:46 pm
My experience with BHS wasnt great, payed for everything and turns out they didnt even ship it.biker jk wrote:Just for the record I had excellent service from BHS. Great prices, order shipped quickly and excellent online chat providing information. BTW which BHS rim has a 27 hole drilling?
By the way, i meant 27mm rims.
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby 15wilsonwu » Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:50 pm
Really?KenGS wrote:Wheels work best when they are all round
Just so you know, you can also get Campag Zonda's from Wiggle/c r c/PBK and they are basically the same wheel as Fulcrum 3's but closer in price to the Bracciano's
I don't have any experience with the Bracciaono's but I'm happy with my Zonda's
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby 15wilsonwu » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:12 pm
I heard that the hubs are inferior to other brands, is that true?rjk wrote:what about shimano rs80's from wiggle, alu rim carbon wrapped, not full carbon. - love em
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby rjk » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:16 pm
Roll wonderfully well
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby 15wilsonwu » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:25 pm
The Zondas definitely seems like a great wheelset, but dont you think having Campy wheels in a Shimano groupset is a bit weird?Shpox wrote:You left Zonda off your list. http://www.this link is broken/campagnolo-zond ... lset-2012/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For me, it's Bracciano vs. Zonda. I would love to see a comparison.
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby Shpox » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:41 pm
No not at all, and I'm one of those guys that do like to match all the things. Can't have Shimano everything. Most wheelsets aren't Shimano so I don't see why not. They come with a Shimano hub afterall ha15wilsonwu wrote:The Zondas definitely seems like a great wheelset, but dont you think having Campy wheels in a Shimano groupset is a bit weird?Shpox wrote:You left Zonda off your list. http://www.this link is broken/campagnolo-zond ... lset-2012/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For me, it's Bracciano vs. Zonda. I would love to see a comparison.
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby boss » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:49 pm
I'm in the other camp, I think campy wheels with a shimano groupset is weird.Shpox wrote:No not at all, and I'm one of those guys that do like to match all the things. Can't have Shimano everything. Most wheelsets aren't Shimano so I don't see why not. They come with a Shimano hub afterall ha15wilsonwu wrote:The Zondas definitely seems like a great wheelset, but dont you think having Campy wheels in a Shimano groupset is a bit weird?Shpox wrote:You left Zonda off your list. http://www.this link is broken/campagnolo-zond ... lset-2012/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For me, it's Bracciano vs. Zonda. I would love to see a comparison.
You can always go Fulcrum - Campy own Fulcrum and some of their wheels are similar if not the same componentry with different branding and lacing.
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby KenGS » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:56 pm
Ahhh - those wheels are best for climbing.... STAIRS!!15wilsonwu wrote:Really?KenGS wrote:Wheels work best when they are all round
Just so you know, you can also get Campag Zonda's from Wiggle/c r c/PBK and they are basically the same wheel as Fulcrum 3's but closer in price to the Bracciano's
I don't have any experience with the Bracciaono's but I'm happy with my Zonda's
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby 15wilsonwu » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:58 pm
Yea, guess youre right. Now im basically deciding between the Zondas, Braccs and the ROLsShpox wrote:No not at all, and I'm one of those guys that do like to match all the things. Can't have Shimano everything. Most wheelsets aren't Shimano so I don't see why not. They come with a Shimano hub afterall ha15wilsonwu wrote:The Zondas definitely seems like a great wheelset, but dont you think having Campy wheels in a Shimano groupset is a bit weird?Shpox wrote:You left Zonda off your list. http://www.this link is broken/campagnolo-zond ... lset-2012/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For me, it's Bracciano vs. Zonda. I would love to see a comparison.
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby KenGS » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:59 pm
But the Zonda's are about $100 cheaper than Fulcrums and if mixing brands really bothers you just peel off the stickers. Saves weight tooboss wrote:I'm in the other camp, I think campy wheels with a shimano groupset is weird.Shpox wrote:No not at all, and I'm one of those guys that do like to match all the things. Can't have Shimano everything. Most wheelsets aren't Shimano so I don't see why not. They come with a Shimano hub afterall ha15wilsonwu wrote: The Zondas definitely seems like a great wheelset, but dont you think having Campy wheels in a Shimano groupset is a bit weird?
You can always go Fulcrum - Campy own Fulcrum and some of their wheels are similar if not the same componentry with different branding and lacing.
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby 15wilsonwu » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:19 pm
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Re: All Round Wheelset
Postby MarkG » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:19 pm
The best thing is, if worse comes to worse and you decide you don't want them, or don't like them, it's only $400.
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