Hello there !

Iam about to spend 1k for wheels. It is worth to improve performance ? How much faster i will climb a 5km 7% segment? 5 mins? 2mins? Some say expensive wheels are durable (With 1k i can buy 5 wheelsets with 200 euro and have longer life). Can you share your experiences?

I prefer a shallow rim for uphills. Or 40mm-50mm does the job too?

I see Fulcrum Racing Zero DB (alu) - Mavic ksyrium - Drive40D .

My opinion is you dont see much differencies at speed. You may pay the brand - durability - stiffness . But downsides are there too : harsher ride cause stiffness , poor durability ( or grease and service a lot) , bad carbon spokes , ceramic hubs doesnt make any noticable increasing speed , "fragile" carbon rims , harsher ride at turns with 40mm-50mm wheels, 400 grams lighter wheels makes you only few secs faster at 1 hour climb etc etc. I dont know nothing about that and all i see is on internet and reviews.

My current wheelset is a stock M series fulcrum 600db. SO far i like the design - modern hubs - brass nipples - 20mm inner width - 1780 weigh . Iam running 28mm tyres ( clincher) .


Whats your experiences in action ? Because the only thing i know based on theory and personal opinion .

Thx in advance !