is it possible to get a set of good carbon fiber wheels for under $700?
11-22-12, 10:49 PM
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is it possible to get a set of good carbon fiber wheels for under $700?
can I find carbon fiber wheels that are durable and aero that cost about $700 or less? or are there non-stop wheels that are a good alternative? (for example, I was looking at mavic ksyrium elite wheels)
11-23-12, 12:53 AM
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IMO if you aren't racing pretty much any wheel will do just fine.
If you are racing or your taste is coming from a racing background then you wouldn't be asking this to start with
A lot of wheels moving around for that price.
If you are racing or your taste is coming from a racing background then you wouldn't be asking this to start with
A lot of wheels moving around for that price.
11-23-12, 01:46 AM
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Nashbar has the Reynolds Assault Carbon Clincher on sale for $999
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...68_-1___202478
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...68_-1___202478
11-23-12, 06:10 AM
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It is possible to get a set of carbon fiber wheels for under $700.
11-23-12, 06:30 AM
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Give Rob a shout,
https://www.psimet.com/Wheels/carbon-wheels.html
https://www.psimet.com/Wheels/carbon-wheels.html
11-23-12, 07:15 AM
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Not name-brand, but right about $700, including tubular tires. They've held up fine under this clyde. Happy with them so far.
11-23-12, 09:23 AM
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If your willing to buy used - yes. New, it looks like you'll need to bump up to ~ $1,000. Boyd, Williams, Reynolds, etc.
11-23-12, 03:20 PM
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BD Black Friday Deal #4 Expires Midnight 11/26/12
Vuelta Carbon Clincher 50mm Wheelset $499
https://www.bikesdirect.com/incredibl...nwheelsets.htm
Vuelta Carbon Clincher 50mm Wheelset $499
https://www.bikesdirect.com/incredibl...nwheelsets.htm
11-23-12, 06:24 PM
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Shimano RS80
These can be had for very close to what you're asking for.
11-25-12, 01:53 AM
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Give Rob a shout,
https://www.psimet.com/Wheels/carbon-wheels.html
https://www.psimet.com/Wheels/carbon-wheels.html
11-25-12, 01:55 AM
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Not name-brand, but right about $700, including tubular tires. They've held up fine under this clyde. Happy with them so far.
11-25-12, 01:56 AM
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11-25-12, 01:57 AM
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BD Black Friday Deal #4 Expires Midnight 11/26/12
Vuelta Carbon Clincher 50mm Wheelset $499
https://www.bikesdirect.com/incredibl...nwheelsets.htm
Vuelta Carbon Clincher 50mm Wheelset $499
https://www.bikesdirect.com/incredibl...nwheelsets.htm
11-25-12, 09:26 AM
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Boyd has carbon wheels that are real close to $700 plus or minus, that are built up and you dont have to wait for. You can order directly off the web site.
11-25-12, 03:05 PM
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Vueltas are great, it's a shame you didn't get on that deal. I only have experience with a couple sets of aluminum lower end Vueltas (Corsa Superlites, Corsa Pro), but they were always perfectly true with smooth bearings and it allowed me to get a ~1500g wheelset for less than $300. I'm sure their carbon wheels are a great deal as well. Someone will chime in and say you get what you pay for, but I haven't seen anything bad written about those wheels anywhere.
11-25-12, 03:13 PM
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Many, many, many bikeforums members rolls PSIMETs. Me included. From a value to performance standpoint, Rob absolutely kills it and makes a wheel that is designed for YOU. never off the shelf. For carbon i run the team issue 50mm/58mm tubulars on the road; built for my weight, they are super light, yet plenty stiff. Second season on them racing everything for RR to crits and have never had to true em.
11-25-12, 03:52 PM
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can you point me to that? everywhere I found, they were over $1000
I bought a pair last fall for about that from my LBS (demos) and have been satisfied. They are not fully carbon, and are not deep dish.
11-25-12, 04:17 PM
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Many, many, many bikeforums members rolls PSIMETs. Me included. From a value to performance standpoint, Rob absolutely kills it and makes a wheel that is designed for YOU. never off the shelf. For carbon i run the team issue 50mm/58mm tubulars on the road; built for my weight, they are super light, yet plenty stiff. Second season on them racing everything for RR to crits and have never had to true em.
11-25-12, 05:45 PM
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that's not a good sign. you definitely want someone who is responsive when it's custom. could it be because it's the holiday's?
11-25-12, 06:33 PM
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Here is the correct photo for the Shimano RS80 ... Aluminum with Carbon laminate 
https://www.probikekit.com/us/catalog...earch+by+Brand
https://www.probikekit.com/us/catalog...earch+by+Brand
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