Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
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Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby digbyj » Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:59 pm
After some great assistance on here actually getting into road biking I think I'm ready for some new wheels.
I bought a cheap Trek 1500 slr last year that had clearly done a lot of kms but has been serving me well, but clearly is showing signs of aging.
I am having issues braking and lbs mentioned that my rims maybe worn as couldn't see any issues with the brakes. Some independent research by myself has discovered some concaving of the rims which leads me to believe it may be time I got rid of them.
This being the case and cutting a long story short, what do I get?
My budget is to $300, ideally less. I ride around 100kms a week, but am hoping to increase this to 200kms as my baby (actual baby not my mountain bike!) gets a little bit older. I weigh around 67kg and it is quite hilly where I live.
Clubhouse leader is a set of Campy Vento Reactions. I can get these at a great price but am hearing mixed reviews about G3 lacing, which is the spoke pattern.
Would love to hear your feedback particularly on the Campys as I have them in my shopping cart right now!
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby usernameforme » Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:57 pm
Else, Campagnolo Sirocco 35s are solid, and so are the vento reactions. Might be worth waiting a few months, as the Fulcrum racing 5 (same wheel as the vento but different label) is being updated for 2015 - it'll have a wider rim which will ride smoother! If the Fulcrum racing 5s are being upgraded you can expect the same from the Ventos.
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby digbyj » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:27 am
I think I might just get the Ventos, they just look so strange that I hope they work! They look different to the Fulcrum 5's by the way.
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby mikaelkn » Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:07 am
BTW I ran Sirrico on my 105 setup. G3 lacing on both front & back and had no dramas even after numerous crashes. To come to think of it, I never had to true it ever! They were secondhand (not sure how old) and I've used them for commuting for over 3 years.
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby digbyj » Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:35 am
Cheers
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby CXCommuter » Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:29 am
Prolites are a good option- at your weight the Braccianos are excellent but outside your price range $450 shipped I believe. The Merano A30's are also a good option from Prolite $319 plus shipping).
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby digbyj » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:10 pm
That bobd website is interesting too.
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby digbyj » Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:23 am
I may never end up getting wheels, too difficult!
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby R12RT » Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:15 am
I just bought a set of 3's from Bikebug for $391 delivered. Very happy with the wheels so far.
I chose the Fulcrums over the Braccianos because I've had Braccianos before and wanted to try something different. Both are top quality wheel sets and you can't really go wrong with either of them.
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby macca33 » Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:37 am
I'm riding my Fulcrum R5s on one bike at the moment, as I recently changed to an 11-speed freehub for one set of R1s and haven't really been fussed about changing them back over. I've found the R5s to be only moderately slower / less dynamic than the R1s. I've raced on them and also done some quick Beach Rd runs - they cope no problems and are very well priced around the $300 mark, so well worth considering.
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby mikaelkn » Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:28 am
You're 67kg, snapping spokes is least of your concern!digbyj wrote:Haha yeah I have kind of made up my mind but there does seem to be a negative side to them.
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby digbyj » Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:32 am
I have a 10 speed 105 cassette currently.
It's only $3 but f I do need it, wanna make sure it's the right one!
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby Muzza72 » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:53 am
I bought some Scirroco 35's early this year,they came with the required 9/10 spacer.Though you still need to use the cassette-supplied spacer as well.digbyj wrote:Alright I'm about to checkout with the Ventos, can anyone tell me if I'll need a spacer?
I have a 10 speed 105 cassette currently.
It's only $3 but f I do need it, wanna make sure it's the right one!
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby digbyj » Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:40 pm
The back wheel is slightly out of true (bummer) so have contacted wiggle but probably easier for me just to get it trued. I'll get the spacer checked at same time.
Most importantly it has fixed my brake issue, result!!!
Now to focus on my baby transporting bike... And of course some riding!!
Yeeeehaaaawwww!
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby usernameforme » Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:49 pm
Sometimes a wheel might have a minor wobble but have all spoke tensions equal - this is MUCH better than having a perfectly straight wheel with uneven tensions. There usually is slight hop around the rim joint.
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Re: Need new entry level wheels, help!! Campy Ventos?
Postby digbyj » Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:35 pm
Said if it's bent it's bent but got a text saying he got it sorted.
I sent a couple of videos of the wheels on the truing machine to Wiggle at their request.
Will pick up tomoro, wheels will end up costing around $60.
Again, my goal out of all this was to fix brakes which has worked so I am stoked!
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