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Fishrising
03-09-08, 03:29 PM
If you had a $600 budget for new wheels, weighed in excess of 250 lbs and were 6'7" (although I guess height doesn't really matter) what wheel sets would you be contemplating?

I currently have a set of 2006 Ksyrium SSC SL3s with the carbon front hub (and love them) for one bike and would like to do the same for my other bike. But I don't have the budget for full retail. Haven't been able to successfully win a set of used ones for a reasonable price on the Bay either.

What would you be looking at?

Tom Stormcrowe
03-09-08, 03:39 PM
I'm really happy with y hand built Velocity DeepV's, 36 spoke 3X weave.

late
03-09-08, 05:26 PM
Durace hubs, strong rims like CXP33 or Deep V
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/25380/

DieselDan
03-09-08, 05:27 PM
You can score a set of Mavic Askiums for around $200 or less. The quality is good, just made in China, not France as the rest of Mavic's product.

Indolent58
03-09-08, 05:35 PM
Easton EA 90 SL. Light (1532g) and stiff with no rider weight limit.

Just under $600 shipped on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-07-EASTON-EA90-SL-ROAD-WHEELSET-SHIMANO-700C_W0QQitemZ170196846915QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170196846915&_trksid=p3285.c65.m20.l1116

I have a set and I'm 220#. They're much nicer than my 32-spoke OpenPro/Ultegra set.

TallSteve
03-09-08, 08:44 PM
I have velocity deep vs with 36 on the back and 32 on the front. I like them a lot! No problems since installing them. I was breaking spokes with the stock rims that came on my bike.

jaxgtr
03-09-08, 09:41 PM
I have the Velocity's as well 36 front and back and they have been great. A guy I ride with on occasion has the CXP33's and he really likes them as well. Either set would come in well under $600

Fishrising
03-10-08, 06:39 AM
Thanks to all!

CastIron
03-10-08, 01:27 PM
Peter White: (http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/wheels.asp) scroll down half way to this:

White Industries H1 hubs for either Campagnolo or Shimano cassette, Velocity Aerohead 28 hole front, Velocity Aerohead O/C 32 hole rear, XL-14 spokes front and left rear, DB-14 spokes right rear, aluminum nipples.
$608.12

BillyBear80
03-22-08, 09:00 PM
american classic hurricanes

socalrider
03-22-08, 09:07 PM
Are these training or race specific wheels?

BillyBear80
03-22-08, 09:09 PM
my everyday wheels...fairly light, but best of all I don't break them...