which wheels from my list?
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which wheels from my list?
Postby Jshot » Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:13 pm
Zondas
mavic ksyrium elite
shimano rs81 C24
soul s20
Bontrager X-lite - this might be a dumb question but these say 26". I that the same as 700c?
So that's my list at the moment and I want to buy this week. If it is a campy freehub will that work with shimano running gear if I use a campy cassette. This wont bother me as I need a new one. My bike is also a 9 speed and most of these rims say they are 11. Can I space the cassette out or do I need to keep looking for one that says 9 speed?
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby coffeeandwine » Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:28 pm
To help people give decent advice-first a few questions: what do you want the wheels to do? Are they for commuting, training, racing??? Are they for climbing big hills, or need to be fast and aero; are you a featherweight climber or a more robust frame? What are your thoughts about the wheels they are replacing?
Just to clarify, your bike runs shimano gear but at least one of the wheels have a Campagnolo freehub?
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby Duck! » Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:48 pm
No, 26" is smaller; it's a mountain bike size.Jshot wrote: Bontrager X-lite - this might be a dumb question but these say 26". I that the same as 700c?
Campag freehubs use a different spline pattern to Shimano, which limits you to Campag cassettes. 9-sp. sprocket spacing is pretty close - but not exactly the same - between the two so it can be made to work but it's not perfect. 11-sp. hubs can be spaced to take 8/9/10-sp. cassettes; they should be supplied with the necessary spacer (but not Campag-type hubs; due to their 9 & 10-sp. cassettes being wider than Shimano equivalents it is possible to fit 11-sp to the same hub).If it is a campy freehub will that work with shimano running gear if I use a campy cassette. This wont bother me as I need a new one. My bike is also a 9 speed and most of these rims say they are 11. Can I space the cassette out or do I need to keep looking for one that says 9 speed?
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby Jshot » Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:03 pm
I'm 175cm and weigh 78kg so don't need super strong wheels. They aren't going on a commuter so looking at something for weekend warrior pace. Not for climbing hills but not looking for a triathlon aero rim either.
I think I'll stick to shimano hubs for ease of transition.
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby Duck! » Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:18 pm
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby CKinnard » Fri Aug 21, 2015 9:01 pm
Jshot wrote:Ah ok. So road wheels don't come in a 26"?
I'm 175cm and weigh 78kg so don't need super strong wheels. They aren't going on a commuter so looking at something for weekend warrior pace. Not for climbing hills but not looking for a triathlon aero rim either.
I think I'll stick to shimano hubs for ease of transition.
why the hell buy used wheels?
the wheelset below has had years of kudos on this forum.
forget used big brand names. used is a totally unknown commodity. wheels are disposables... always best to buy new unless you really REALLY know the history of the wheelset.
just buy this
http://www.pro-liteoz.com/store/product ... elset.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and get the associated warranty.
remember used wheelsets don't come with warranty.
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby 2wheels_mond » Fri Aug 21, 2015 9:10 pm
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby Jshot » Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:33 pm
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby Storm Boy » Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:10 pm
http://www.this link is broken.au/fulcrum-racing ... et/#images" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.this link is broken.au/campagnolo-sci ... -wheelset/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards,
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Re: which wheels from my list?
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which wheels from my list?
Postby singlespeedscott » Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:51 am
The crap Ausssie dollar hasn't helped with prices lately.
Aussie site Bikebug has Zondas cheap too - http://www.bikebug.com/m/product_info.p ... ts_id=4583" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby 2wheels_mond » Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:20 am
Actually, it's an extra $50 for wheel delivery at Ribble.singlespeedscott wrote:Definitely go the Zondas or the Fulcrum equivalent. They both can be had with Shimano freehubs. You can get this wheel and tyre package from Ribble delivered for $466 - http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... 0000000000" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bikebug has a very cheap price for Aus stock though.
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby idler » Sat Aug 22, 2015 11:33 am
I have a set of Zondas around 4 years old and never had a problem with them - never gone out of true.
Bikebug appear to be amongst the cheapest at the moment.
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby trailgumby » Sat Aug 22, 2015 4:01 pm
Try these: band new for $300. Edit: *under* $300 shipped.
http://www.pro-liteoz.com/store/product ... elset.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'm 78kg and have been using the Bracciano A27's for commuting for a couple of years now, and have put over 7,000 kilometres on them over Sydney's potholey roads. Brake track is hardly worn. Still true.
The Meranos will be stronger.
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Re: which wheels from my list?
Postby JdM » Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:29 am
Just got a set. So far so good. Roll nicely enough and accelerate well.Jshot wrote:shimano rs81 C24
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