Wheelset Recs
05-26-08, 11:23 AM
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Wheelset Recs
Looking for a wheelset, budget is about $600. Would like it to be reasonably durable, useful for training and commuting (commute is 7 miles, over fairly smooth roads). Prefer aero over light. I'm about 130lbs.
05-26-08, 11:26 AM
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Don't know if you're going to touch aeros for $600, but these are nice:
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=W1003
Good luck.
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https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=W1003
Good luck.
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05-26-08, 11:31 AM
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In that budget, I'd go for regular wheels. Any of these would do, the CXP33
is a little more aero and bombproof.
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/25380/
Are you happy with that fork? You could save some weight there.
is a little more aero and bombproof.
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/25380/
Are you happy with that fork? You could save some weight there.
05-26-08, 11:33 AM
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What about something like American Classic 420s?
05-26-08, 11:33 AM
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get some IRD Cadence Aero/Kinlin niobium 30mm deep rims. They're cheaper, lighter and more aero than CXP33 rims.
have a wheel builder build them up with ultegra hubs and 2.0/1.8/2.0 double butted spokes.
have a wheel builder build them up with ultegra hubs and 2.0/1.8/2.0 double butted spokes.
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In that budget, I'd go for regular wheels. Any of these would do, the CXP33
is a little more aero and bombproof.
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/25380/
Are you happy with that fork? You could save some weight there.
is a little more aero and bombproof.
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/25380/
Are you happy with that fork? You could save some weight there.
Williams, soul, and neuvation, as well as a lot of wheelbuilders can give a lot of good options in that price range.
05-26-08, 03:15 PM
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I'm going to throw out the obligatory Xero XR-1 recommendation. Light and Aero. Only requirement they don't fit is price, unless you buy 2 sets. Nice wheelset. No issues.
05-26-08, 04:22 PM
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