When Everyone on This Board Says "Mavic Open Pros"...

[lordconqueror]

... Do you mean like these wheels (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile_combo.cfm?SKU=19253&estore_ID=&subcategory_ID=&CFID=57812324&CFTOKEN=32183068)? Or is there another set that is commonly found for sale on the interweb machine that uses Open Pro rims (9 speed Shimano compatibile is a plus)?

Also, what are some other wheelsets that would work well for around $300?

[endform]

They are a rim and you can get them built up at your local bike shop any way you want.

[lordconqueror]

They are a rim and you can get them built up at your local bike shop any way you want.

I realize that, I just figured that there would be something... sportier or something. You know, less spokes or some such thing.

[Walleye]

There's always good ol' Shimano 540's or 550's (are these sporty?)- I ran both last season and they've held up well. Someplace online has 550's for under $200.00

[idcruiserman]

I got a set of Open Pro/Ultegras on sale the end of last year. Very happy with them so far.

[endform]

I realize that, I just figured that there would be something... sportier or something. You know, less spokes or some such thing.

There are fewer spokes, not less. And what is the point of this thread?

[MATTO]

I have had a lot of good turn outs wiht DT swiss hubs ans Velocity Escape or fusion rims this combo gives you a wheel a tad lighter than Mavic Ksyriums

[linux_author]

There's always good ol' Shimano 540's or 550's (are these sporty?)- I ran both last season and they've held up well. Someplace online has 550's for under $200.00

- i have both OPs and a set of 540s... the 540s are pretty bulletproof, but *heavy*...

- my vote is for the OPs w/28 or 32-spoke 105 hubs...

- just my US$0.02...

[cs1]

I realize that, I just figured that there would be something... sportier or something. You know, less spokes or some such thing.

I know what you mean. I recently replaced a new set of Campy Daytona/Ambrosia wheels with some Zonda's. They are a little lighter but super high on the Bling scale. One of the few parts I bought without regard for practicality, shame on me. The Shimano 500 series seem like they would suit your criteria. Good luck

Tim

[alreadyblue]

I realize that the Open pros aren't the sexiest wheels around. But you did place this post in the Cyclocross section, not the "Look at my $$$ Italian Bike/I have too much expendable income" section. Open pros are tried and true. A lot of people race cross on Ksyriums, but they're at least twice as much and pretty much weigh the same. The Shimano 550's are heavy. Around 1950 grams. I don't think they're that great, but they are on sale for like $180 at Excel, Performance, Nashbar.

When you're bike is covered in mud who cares what your wheels look like?

[damocles1]

CXP33 on Ultegra hubs...

Never mess with them once they're built...