Wheels

[Hootsmon0204]

Hi,
I've got a flat bar Felt SR71 which came with Shimano WH-R500 wheels as stock. I'm just wondering when these go (and it may be soon) what would be the best to replace them with. I'm 85kg with no intention of losing any and commute 28km a day on road. Quite a few potholes, bumps, glass etc. Currently using 23C Durano plus which I quite like. Happy for suggestions and prices please. I'm not going to win the tour so not interested in spending up big.
Cheers

[MattyK]

What's your budget and what don't you like about the current wheels?

[Hootsmon0204]

500 bucks budget. Happy to eBay for second hand as well. I don't mind the current wheels. Haven't had any issues. Just wondering what's out there that's better?

[tez001]

If its for commuting just get another set of R501s. They are only $110 on special.

[gabrielle260]

Depending on how often you are puncturing currently, maybe consider using some of your budget to move to 25mm wide tyres.

[Derny Driver]

A 19mm tyre has a 24% smaller surface area than a 25mm, therefore is 24% less likely to hit a tack, or 24% more likely to miss potholes.

[Hootsmon0204]

If its for commuting just get another set of R501s. They are only $110 on special.

Where are they on special?

[jasonc]

pro-lite como or pro-lite garda (ha! i got in before deon). my comos have done over 22,000kms (and the freehub is now a bit stuffed)

[kb]

A 19mm tyre has a 24% smaller surface area than a 25mm, therefore is 24% less likely to hit a tack, or 24% more likely to miss potholes.

I thought surface patch was determined by air pressure. Wider tires are generally run at slightly lower pressures.

[kb]

Edit: I guess riding in a line gives a narrower stripe along which to pick up debris.

[Derny Driver]

A 19mm tyre has a 24% smaller surface area than a 25mm, therefore is 24% less likely to hit a tack, or 24% more likely to miss potholes.

I thought surface patch was determined by air pressure. Wider tires are generally run at slightly lower pressures.

That would throw my maths out. Now Im really confused

[tez001]

Wiggle, c r c etc. Currently back up to $130.

[Duck!]

Nothing wrong with R500/501s for everyday riding. Sure they're not exactly light, which hampers performance aspirations, but they're decent, robust wheels.

[harmonix1234]

Mavic open pro on ultegra hubs. 32 spoke. Just under $500.

[Drizt]

Open pros have soft braking surface and wear out in 6000kms. Avoid

[Strydz]

pro-lite como or pro-lite garda (ha! i got in before deon). my comos have done over 22,000kms (and the freehub is now a bit stuffed)

Can't go wrong with the Como's (or any Pro Lites), they are damn strong, spin forever, look good and inexpensive. Bombproof!!!

[Dirty32]

Ultegra 6800 wheelsets going for ~ $340 odd at the moment on Chain Reaction.
Got an email from them this morning saying so, but havent checked on the site.

[rpmspinman]

I'd consider the Pro-Lite A25 Merano's. $400 + delivery or the A30 Merano's for $319 + delivery. Roll brilliantly and super robust. Plus you have the added support from Deon who is in Australia should you ever need it.

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[Bentnose]

Open pros have soft braking surface and wear out in 6000kms. Avoid

I've been running open pro's for the last 4 years with no sign of any brake track wear in 8,000km.