Best Bang For Buck Training/Racing WheelSet
11-10-08, 03:38 PM
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Best Bang For Buck Training/Racing WheelSet
What is the best bang for buck Wheelset on the market at the moment for training / racing?
1000K - 1200 K price range. Aussie dollars
1000K - 1200 K price range. Aussie dollars
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I don't own them, but I've only heard good things about the company and their wheels. For the price range I'd have to recommend the Soul 5.2T or 5.2C.
If you're using it for training as well, probably the C (clincher).
The 5.2T is 1346g 51 mm deep dish set for $1165 shipped.
The 5.2C is the same except it weighs 1475g.
They say they're good for training. They're relatively new still, so I don't think there is much out there about durability.
Buy them and let us know.
edit: All of their high end sets are in the same price range, the rest are just heavier. I think 51mm is a perfect size for an all around wheelset, and these are light enough to be used for pretty good climbing wheels too.
If you're using it for training as well, probably the C (clincher).
The 5.2T is 1346g 51 mm deep dish set for $1165 shipped.
The 5.2C is the same except it weighs 1475g.
They say they're good for training. They're relatively new still, so I don't think there is much out there about durability.
Buy them and let us know.
edit: All of their high end sets are in the same price range, the rest are just heavier. I think 51mm is a perfect size for an all around wheelset, and these are light enough to be used for pretty good climbing wheels too.
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So you're looking at around USD$800? there's quite a bit in that range in terms of reliable wheels. My American Classic 420's have served me well training, racing, and commuting.
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DT Swiss RR 1450s - $700
OR have a set of wheels built with DT Swiss 240s hubs, DT Revolution spokes [competition spokes for rear-drive side] and some DT 1.1 rims [or look into Niobium or Velocity Aerohead OCs].
OR have a set of wheels built with DT Swiss 240s hubs, DT Revolution spokes [competition spokes for rear-drive side] and some DT 1.1 rims [or look into Niobium or Velocity Aerohead OCs].
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Hey Botto.
With a name like "Botto" I wouldnt be talkin about roo ****ers
Thanks for your input.
Just goes to show that you dont need a long neck to be a GOOSE!
With a name like "Botto" I wouldnt be talkin about roo ****ers
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Just goes to show that you dont need a long neck to be a GOOSE!
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They're getting pumped in the Cricket.
Fulcrum 1s. 2008 models on closeout in some of the local shops.
Fulcrum 1s. 2008 models on closeout in some of the local shops.
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Read fully and follow directions perfectly...works if you do everything right....I've used it about 10 times or so already
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For bang for buck, I'd go with a powertap rear wheel laced to Velocity Fusions (Velocity, as you may know, is Australian too) and whatever front wheel these other people recommend. However, it sounds like you want bang for under $800. I recommend that you just wait to buy a Powertap.
