fire-ballz

I have a newbie request.

I recently purchased an 06 Trek 2100 and plan to keep this bike until it falls apart. After riding the bike for a month, I have been bitten by the modification bug. I want to make the bike weight lighter than it is. I am thinking about changing out the wheel set that comes stock w/ this bike. The original specs on the wheels are as follows:

Wheels: Bontrager Select
Tires: Bontrager Race Lite, 700x25c

I was wondering if the biking veterans could recommend a set of wheels and tires that would benefit my goal. Also, directing me to a good website where I may purchase the products and accessories needed would be greatly appreciated. I am indifferent about pricing. I want to make this bike lighter and I want to participate in races and long fitness rides (80+ miles). I want the wheel set and tires to be very durable and light weight. I perfere non tubular if that is possible.

Thanks in advance for the recommendations.

DigitalRJH

Well since you just purchased the Trek look into upgrading your Bontragers, and switch to a 23mm tire. Your LBS may have some decent deals on Race Lites or even X-lites. Both of which are very durable, and the x-lites are pretty light. If they have any 05's laying around, you could get an even better deal.

If price is no issue, then I recommend Bontrager's XXX lite 55 carbon. 970gr for the pair and only $3200.

ken cummings

That sounds good. Just do not trade in the old wheels and tires. If the new set-up starts breaking up and having too many flats you will want the older ones as backups. And if the new gear is durable the old ones can serve as bad weather wheels.

GuitarWizard

The Race Lite wheels aren't bad...in the 1600 gram ballpark for around $400 I think.....they came stock on my 5200, and I like them. Race X Lites are a couple hundred grams or so less, but cost about $400 more.

I have the Race X Lite tires, and they seem to be fine. Have run over all kinds of road debris, and....knock on wood....haven't flatted. I wouldn't worry so much about having 25c tires over 23c.

merlinextraligh

putting on a light set of 23c tires, Continental 4000 GP, Michelin Pro race, or the equivalent will be the cheapest way to make the bike at least feel faster. For $80, the total weight of the wheels/tires will be less and the bike will feel quicker accelerating.

DigitalRJH

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one that likes the X lite tires. I've got close to 2000 miles on them and they have never flatted, and I ride on some crappy roads. They are finally starting to get a bit worn and I'm thinking of the new Conti 4000's, or Michelin Pro Race, but the bontis have been quite good, I may just go with them again. The only problem is you can't get a discount on them and you can only buy them from the LBS, ordered.

Cypress

https://www.carbonsports.com/LW_Obermayer.lasso

and

https://www.bicycletires.com/tek9.asp...ific=jmqrepmrk

and

https://www.m2racer.com/products.php?...products&id=17



1298 grams for wheels/tires/skewers. Cost = $5867.66 - plus shipping.


Wait, you need glue for the tires.

bbattle

Call Mike Garcia at oddsandendos.com

clausen

Train on the heavier wheels and buy the new light weight wheels for when you do race. For fitness it's not going to matter. Get some 23's so you can get the feel of them. I like Vittoria Rubino Pros but the others mentioned are all good. If you just feel like throwing money away You could mail to me. I'll even pay the postage.

fire-ballz

So I can just use my OEM wheels and just slap on some new tires to save some weight? If I could do that I guess that would make more sense. Are any of these tires that you mentioned desinged for tubeless? I just want to get away from tubes.

Cypress

Are your rims designed for tubulars? (ie tubeless)

fire-ballz

I am not too sure. I guess I would have to call the LBS to find out.

WD_40

Check out Speed Dream wheels by Dave Thomas. (https://speeddream.com/)

Mine are incredibly durable and work well for both training rides and racing.

I have my Speed Dreams mated with Specialized Mondo Pro tires. I love them both. Very durable and high performers.