Originally Posted by
FastJake
In general, OEM wheelsets are pretty crappy. Even on bikes that cost a lot. I'd be looking more at aftermarket wheels if you want to upgrade. Finding weights on stuff like this is often difficult. If you really want to be sure before you buy, bring a gram scale with you. It's a little awkward to do in front of a seller but whatever.
Also keep in mind, I'm fairly certain your FX is spaced at 135mm in the rear. OEM road racing wheels are spaced at 130mm and you will need to make sure you can get them re-spaced to 135 before buying. Shimano cassette hubs are nice for this because they are loose-ball bearing so you can just add a 5mm washer to the left side and re-dish. Cartridge bearing hubs are often not as flexible.
Completely agree. If you want to make your FX nicer that's one thing but don't try to turn it into a road racing bike because it'll never be one without a major overhaul including drop bars. If that's what you're after keep the FX for what it was intended and get a road bike. The FX is a great commuter.
thanks for reminding me about the 135, i measured and youre right.
wheels are an investment which can be transferred to another bike so it s an investment im willing to make, because it can be transferred. But after taking the bike apart im going to have to weigh them though, if they arent too much over 1600 grams im going to leave them....i thought they were the heavy part for the 7.2, but i think its more the tires than anything.
losing around a pound per wheel in tire weight is ridiculous, getting something with less rolling resistance im sure is going to help as well as going to either 25 or 28.
i think after everything is done its going to be around 4-5 pounds lighter. I have a lead on some carbon forks currently on a modified 7.2, im going to get that bike swap forks and sell it.