Road Cycling - Sprint - road bike wheels

Hi,

What is your recommendation for a sprinter wheels? i am looking for a mid. range price that will be good for training (hold long time) and good enough for race.

maybe i should have 2 types - one for training and one for racing?

please provide price estimations or links if you can.

:beer:

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/common/products/displayproductlist_v2.cfm?&CGRFNBR=335&CRPCGNBR=335&TextMode=0&CI=1,224
Either set would work nice.

avoid the topolinos. They look cool, but the resin hubs have a history of cracking, they are unserviceable [you'd have to send them back to the factory], and i don't think they're race legal under article article 1.3.018 of the uci rules. not worth it.

2 wheelsets are a great idea. Most of the wear and damage happens during training, so you need strong, durable wheels. For race-day only you can use a lot lighter set of wheels. You can also tune the cogset for race-use, and even, if this takes your fancy, use tubulars.

but which tires to use?
Cont. Grand prix 3000?
Maavic ???
Vittoria?

i am using 700 wheels.

Originally posted by mossi
but which tires to use?
Cont. Grand prix 3000?
Maavic ???
Vittoria?

i am using 700 wheels.

I think it's a matter of preference. Everyone will tell you a different tire here. If you're going to go for 2 sets of wheels, like you mentioned, put a heavier more durable (& cheaper) tire on the training wheels, and a lighter, faster tire on the racing wheels. For sprinting, you'll probably want to go with a 23 width.

I can only dream of putting that much cash into my bike... bucky lastard... :)