Originally Posted by
kordon
As I chatted with mechanic about this he suggested new Shimono hubs and new Mavik Open Sport wheels would make a huge difference and save my money as the frame and the rest of the bike was fine. Any thoughts. By the way this bike has barely 100 miles on it as I haven't been able to ride since bought, but now after 2 back surgeries I can finally ride and get back in shape. Thanks.
You've got a clued up mechanic there. A decent hand built set of wheels will make a difference to your current bike and it will be like a bew bike. And If you get a NEW bike now- What are you going to do next year?
And argument time- The rims- Go with Mavic as Most of us trust them but Go For CXP33's. As you have a Recovering back- Get them laced x 2 cross and not Radially Spoked which will give a harsher Ride. (Radial Spoking Is direct pull fom the hub)