Any suggestions to upgrade my synapse's Wheel!

[shing1919]

My bike is Cannonade Synapse Carbon 6 2014.

Frame:
Synapse, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30A
Fork:
Synapse SAVE PLUS, BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" tapered steerer
Front Derailleur:
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano 105
Number of Gears:
20
Shifters:
Shimano 105
Chainset:
FSA Gossamer, BB30A
Chainrings:
50/34T
Bottom Bracket:
FSA BB30
Cassette:
Shimano CG-4600, 12-30, 10-speed
Chain:
KMC X10, 10-speed
Pedals:
Not Supplied
Brakeset:
Shimano Tiagra
Brake Levers:
Shimano 105 5700
Handlebars:
Cannondale C3 Compact, butted 6061 alloy
Stem:
Cannondale C3, 31.8, 6 deg
Headset:
Synapse Si, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap
Grips:
Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm
Wheelset:
Shimano R501
Front Tyre:
Schwalbe Lugano PP, 700×25c
Rear Tyre:
Schwalbe Lugano PP, 700×25c
Saddle:
Cannondale Stage Ergo w/ Crmo Rails
Seatpost:
Cannondale C3, Alloy, 25.4×300mm (48-51) 350mm (54-61)
Weight:
Not Specified


Now, i wanna upgrade my wheels...
(Is it a big difference if i change the wheels?)
(Someone told me the wheels have different type.)

However, i don't have any idea....
The budget is about 1k~1.8k aud. (not 10 k and 18k) =]
Any suggestions is welcome

[thecaptn]

With a budget of $10,000 to $18,000 I'd just upgrade the whole bike.

[macca33]

Hahahahaha

[Bunged Knee]

You want expensive wheelset. Why not try this or get it gold plated?

http://most-expensive.com/bicycle-wheels

[jasonc]

better yet, give me the $18k and i'll get you a wheel upgrade, or bike. your preference.

[AlanAtom]

Wow, that's a generous budget for a set of wheels..my suggestions but you will still have a lot of change leftover:
http://www.mavic.com/wheels-road-triath ... e-ultimate" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.mavic.com/wheels-road-triathlon-r-sys-slr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.shimano.com.au/publish/conte ... heels.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.amclassic.com/en/products/ro ... m-clincher" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.light-bicycle.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You will definitely notice the difference when you have a set of light wheel rims on the bike especially when you accelerate...

[shing1919]

Sorry, 1.0k and 1.8k (cry)

[battler2]

Sorry, 1.0k and 1.8k (cry)

its nice everyone took the piss out of you anyway

the question is, what kind of rider are you? how long u been riding? what kind of riding do you do? how much u weigh? what u want, speed or light weight for hills? do you care what they look like? do you like to show off with fancy gear?

how long is a piece of carbon!

you've got the bike i want (and will probably get soon), and considering its more of an endurance frame, it can take wider rims and tyres (up to 28 i believe). personally i'd rather go for comfort and grip, and with wider tyres its more appropriate to go wider rims. alloy is better for braking (especially if you ride the brakes) and longevity so there's that. my recommendation is DING! exactly what i'm going to be doing soon (except i'll build them myself)

pacenti sl23 rims
good hubs (white industries for eg.)
sapim cx ray aero spokes +nipples, washers etc.]

hell there's a package deal on a site i know. that's about 1k. get an experienced wheelbuilder to do it and DING! killer wheels (at least what i want anyway ;P)

or campy always do good wheels. shamal mille look nice but aren't wide rims. but are about 1.3k top of the range. alloy again.

carbon? getting light bicycle to build you up a set is very cost effective (i have some of their rims for a build). they have good rep for china carbon.

[shing1919]

Thanks for suggestions!