Wheelset options
08-23-16 | 09:50 PM
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From: Jersey City, NJ
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Wheelset options
I'm slowly upgrading all the parts on my Jamis Coda Elite hybrid so that in 1-1.5 years I can then throw all these wonderful parts onto a high end steel frame that I will purchase. The next part I need to buy will be the most expensive, the wheelset.
I was looking hard at the Mavic Ksyrium's at around $1K but that is just a bit too expensive when it's possible I can spend $500-600 and only gain an extra hundred or couple hundred grams?
Riding: Bike paths, bumpy pothole-strewn city streets and cobblestone. Jumping curbs, etc... Nothing off road.
Must be for disc brakes.
Not sure if I should look for a mountain bike wheel vs a disc-compatible road wheel. How many spokes I really need (I weigh 180), etc..
Currently running a 1x9 drivetrain but am more than open to upgrade the rear cassette and derailleur/shifter to 10 or 11 speeds as part of the process.
Anybody have any suggestions?
I was looking hard at the Mavic Ksyrium's at around $1K but that is just a bit too expensive when it's possible I can spend $500-600 and only gain an extra hundred or couple hundred grams?
Riding: Bike paths, bumpy pothole-strewn city streets and cobblestone. Jumping curbs, etc... Nothing off road.
Must be for disc brakes.
Not sure if I should look for a mountain bike wheel vs a disc-compatible road wheel. How many spokes I really need (I weigh 180), etc..
Currently running a 1x9 drivetrain but am more than open to upgrade the rear cassette and derailleur/shifter to 10 or 11 speeds as part of the process.
Anybody have any suggestions?
08-24-16 | 02:45 PM
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If you're jumping curbs and hitting biggish potholes you'll want a robust wheelset. There are a number of good, not-too-terribly expensive disc cx wheels. For example:
wiggle.com | Kinesis Crosslight V4 Disc Brake Clincher Wheelset | Road Race Wheels
wiggle.com | Fulcrum Racing 5 LG CX Alloy Clincher Wheelset | Road Race Wheels
wiggle.com | Kinesis Crosslight V4 Disc Brake Clincher Wheelset | Road Race Wheels
wiggle.com | Fulcrum Racing 5 LG CX Alloy Clincher Wheelset | Road Race Wheels
08-24-16 | 02:50 PM
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I would call a famous wheel builder and see what he recommends and can quote you
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08-25-16 | 10:04 AM
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Hey thanks. Just looked them up and they've got pretty much what I've been shopping around for!
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08-25-16 | 10:11 AM
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Most post shopping suggestions I just DIY on wheel building
QBP, the big distributor, has a wheel building section, since they have a warehouse of all
the parts they need to build wheels , the costs are lower . they ship them to Your LBS.
QBP, the big distributor, has a wheel building section, since they have a warehouse of all
the parts they need to build wheels , the costs are lower . they ship them to Your LBS.
