Sub $1,000 Wheelset

[4xsama]

Hi,

I have a Sempre (2012) and am looking to upgrade the wheelset (don't tell the missus).

Coming in at a luxurious 105kg I am well aware of the missus (autospell put that in-thought it a bit funny but meant ISSUES) with wheel robustness but literally hate the sound of my Reparto Corsa hub and want to be shot of it. I also feel the wheels flex a bit compared to the ones on my fixy. My old Gary Fisher Sugar 1 has a DT Swiss hub which sounds the goods, hooked up a treat and felt really solid.

What I want is a wheel set I can get for sub $1,000, handles my current weight, is good for a weekly minimum of 100 ks and also handles a work commute/extended ride home. I used to love hills on my MTB and am looking to loose some kg's and get busy in the hills again.

What is a good wheelset for climbing and commuting and has a decent quality hub (racket preferred) and comes in at sub $1,000.

Cheers

[ozdavo]

Fairly specific wish list, my suggestion is custom build, and by all reports Greg at TWE is the best.


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[gururug]

If only you could up the spoke count on these......

http://www.probikekit.com/au/chris-king ... elset.html

[sdnelson19]

Fairly specific wish list, my suggestion is custom build, and by all reports Greg at TWE is the best.


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+1. He built mine and I love them (especially the sound)

[Phil]

Shamal Ultras ex Ribble. Been running them for 2,300kms, - 95kg, through very average roads. Straight and true, nice and stiff.

$858 shipped ATM. http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/showPart.asp?part=CAMPWHFR339&bike=

[toppity]

I've got a nice set of Shimano C50 tubulars that i will part with if you are interested. I'm the same weight as you. Well under $1000 for good quality Carbon

[biker jk]

I'd recommend a custom build. Mavic CXP33 rim or Kinlin XR300, Chris King or Alchemy hubs, 28 spokes front, 32 rear. This will be a solid wheelset.

[scratcher33]

Ring Gret at TWE - he will sort you out - brilliant !!

[alan_k]

I would either get Fulcrum Racing 0/1 or custom Kinlin xr300 with white industries hub. *bombproof*

[steve-waters]

Go Greg from TWE he will sort you for well under a grand.

[jaseyjase]

I would either get Fulcrum Racing 0/1 or custom Kinlin xr300 with white industries hub. *bombproof*

+1 on Fulcrum Racing 1s, 750-800 from ribble. (when i bought late last year)

[jacks1071]

I should have Pro-Lite Merano's back in stock in April which would fit your list of requirements pretty nicely, without the price tag.



http://www.pro-liteoz.com/store/index.p ... oductId=82

Spend what you saved on doing something nice with the Mrs instead of hiding from her

[delazy]

I have a pair of meranos and stoked with them.. Highly recommended..

[warren.suen]

I'm around your weight as well.. and wanted erm some bling.. under 1k there were some carbon alu clinchers that i am thinking about

Fulcrum Red Wind
http://www.wiggle.com/fulcrum-red-wind-50-clincher-wheelset/

Campagnolo Bullet 50
http://www.wiggle.com/campagnolo-bullet-50-carbon-clincher-wheelset/

and lastly the mavic cosmic carbones
http://www.probikekit.com/au/components/wheels/road-wheels/mavic-cosmic-carbone-sl-wheelset.html?utm_source=affiliateuk&utm_medium=affiliateuk&utm_campaign=affiliatewindow&awc=3977_1360925978_dc1f2f24549d86f3f24b4189119fcb5c

[winstonw]

Shimano Ultegra
- highly underrated and overlooked. 1652grams $400

Custom Build
- DT240s hubs, Kinlin270 or 300 rims, 24/28 Sapim CXray spokes, brass nipples....1540 grams $800 for components, $150 for build = $950
(~$550 with ultegra hubs, ~$750 with DuraAce)

IMHO, a sub 1500 gram, sub 24:28 wheelset will not endure your weight. Rethink the importance of light wheel weight and your 105kg when hurtling down a hill at 70+kg.

I've seen a low km Fulcrum Racing 3 and Dura Ace C24 break spokes already this year.

Hi,

I have a Sempre (2012) and am looking to upgrade the wheelset (don't tell the missus).

Coming in at a luxurious 105kg I am well aware of the missus (autospell put that in-thought it a bit funny but meant ISSUES) with wheel robustness but literally hate the sound of my Reparto Corsa hub and want to be shot of it. I also feel the wheels flex a bit compared to the ones on my fixy. My old Gary Fisher Sugar 1 has a DT Swiss hub which sounds the goods, hooked up a treat and felt really solid.

What I want is a wheel set I can get for sub $1,000, handles my current weight, is good for a weekly minimum of 100 ks and also handles a work commute/extended ride home. I used to love hills on my MTB and am looking to loose some kg's and get busy in the hills again.

What is a good wheelset for climbing and commuting and has a decent quality hub (racket preferred) and comes in at sub $1,000.

Cheers