Originally Posted by
neneboricua
The Planet-X wheels look good, but they're pretty heavy at 1740g... Look like a good choice for areas that are flatter or riders with more muscle mass than me.
I've built and raced these wheels. By that I mean these EXACT rims, hubs and spokes. They were solid as all heck but you're right, better for a bigger guy than you. A great crit wheel.
Originally Posted by
neneboricua
I contacted PSIMET around a week ago for a quote but I'm waiting for him to get back to me. Being the holidays it might take him some time to get back to me though
I'm sure Rob is busy as all get out at the moment. He has a family and is probably all Santa'd up the ying yang.
It seems like you've sorted out what you are after and now it is about price. My suggestion would be to keep the alloy wheels for training and swap in the carbon for the fast days or for races. That's when you'll really feel the difference and you could extend the life of your carbon wheel considerably.
Since you wouldn't be training on these wheels you could go with tubulars. This will let you get the weight down on the wheels and save a few bucks to boot (carbon or carbon/alloy clinchers are more expensive than their tubular counterparts).
Whatever you decide, enjoy. Just don't let
this happen to you.
