Icculus21

I'm seriously considering the Corsa Lite. They generally get good reviews and look to be the lowest weight wheel for the $$. Do these come with everything you need to just put on the cassette and go?

on the path

Configured for Shimano those wheels come in at just under 1600 grams. And the rear spoke pattern is ugly, and suspect.

The kit I got from BDop was ~$320 shipped, would have come in at ~$380 at bikehubstore.com, and shipping maybe? Mine came with the same spokes and the same rims, but the offset version of the rear. Also came with some nice tools and other extras.

The Vueltas seem nice until the party's over. I may have documented my experience with them somewhere on this forum.

Maelochs

No, you need a tire and tube ....

I'd say absolutely the best bang for the buck in reasonable (cost less than a whole bike) wheels. And my Vueltas have supported up to 120 kg (Not lbs) over some hellacious potholes. If you can be patient and buy them on sale they are ridiculously cheap---and if not, still a super deal.

Icculus21

I know I need a tire a tube! I was referring to the wheel itself. I've read good things all around and I'll probably pull the trigger. Nashbar is having a memorial day sale right now for 20% off (not sure if they'll ever go higher than 20% for wheels). The Fulcrum Racing 5 also seems like a good deal, but it looks like the Vuelta's are more popular.

ShadowGray

Also look into the Corsa SLR, which are 80g lighter and about $40 more.

I think every once in a while they have 30% off one item which should include wheels.

BounceCT

I got the fulcrum 5's (previous model not the new LG's) for pretty cheap on fleebay ($160) they seem like a good value so far. Not sure the exact weight but they were much lighter than the stock Trek 1.5 Bontrager wheels.

jfowler85

Use mind bullets and ride without wheels. Way lighter.

Icculus21

I'm deciding between the Fulcrum 5 LG and Vuelta Corsa Lite. The Vuelta's are 100g lighter, but not sure if one brand has a better reputation than the other. I found them for basically the exact same price (Vuelta on Nashbar and Fulcrum on Probikekit). The Vuelta's seem to be more popular, maybe because they're lighter, but not sure about brand reputation, subcomponents (bearings, spokes, etc.), and other factors that go beyond price or weight. To me, 100g is basically a wash considering I'd be losing almost 4 lbs just by getting rid of the stock wheels.

Any suggestions out there?

Icculus21

That's telekinesis, Kyle.

Fldaves

Ultegra 6800 wheel set on the webs @ $300 +/-. Damn good deal!

smarkinson

According to Nashbar:

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED Quick release skewers, rim strips

The website also says they include a cassette spacer for 8/9/10 speed.

It sounds like they include everything you need. To change the cassette you will need a chain whip, cassette lock and a big arse shifting spanner. The chain whip is needed to get the cassette off but is not needed to install the cassette.

Whether the rim strip they provide is any good is another matter. I'm very particular about the rim strips I use and find that I end up replacing any supplied ones pretty quickly (usually after the first tube blow out owing to the cheap rim strip failing).

Edit: Forgot to add that you may well need an allen key to adjust the brake pads to line up properly with the new wheels.

Icculus21

I'll probably have my LBS do it. Quicker and easier, plus I don't have space to do the work or store the tools (apartment).

rpenmanparker 

That's what it comes to. The Kinlin XR-200 comes in at about 380 g or 760 g for the pair. 44 spokes at 5 g including nipples that's 220 g. 290g for the hubs. That's 1,270. So shoot me.

Actually my Kinlins came in at 370 each making the wheels 1,250. And the spoke/nipple combo is actually lighter than 5 g each. So 1,250 was easy for me to achieve.

Scary fragile? Not those parts or those wheels. They are tough.

bruce19

1658 grams according to Weight Weenies - Road Wheels

Still a good deal IMO.

topflightpro

Fairwheel Bikes Kinlin XR22T Aivee Wheelset: Kinlin XR-22T Aivee Wheelset - Fair Wheel Bikes

$375
1441g
24/28 spokes, so should be good for larger riders
24mm wide rims
Tubeless ready

Costs the same as the Bikehubstore build kits but comes already built from a very respected shop.

jfowler85

Kills yaks every single time.

Paul Barnard

That's pretty impressive!

TJClay

4lbs??? That's 1814 grams, so your saying your existing wheels are over 3100 grams?

pvillemasher

I've been following this thread because I have a 2013 road bike with original Shimano wheels and I've been considering new wheels.
My neighbor (it's great have a guy right next door who rides) has upgraded his wheels a couple of times and offered to loan me his Fulcrum racing 3.5 wheelset to try.
I've been riding the same roads for close to 20 years, and I take copious notes. I generally average 16mph on the hilly roads around here, with a 17+ mph ride every once in a while when I push hard. I didn't find any 18+ mph rides, although I didn't look through all my notes. Fastest I found was 17.79 mph in 2003 (I was 40 years old).


Today, riding the Fulcrums, I averaged 18.39 mph.
There are a lot of variables; wind, my fitness level, how hard I ride, etc., which could account for some of that increase. But there's no doubt in my mind that the wheels made a huge difference, and I felt like I could feel it while riding.
I don't know if it's the weight (1860gm vs. 1550gm), the bearings, the aero spokes, or what.


Just thought I'd share for anyone thinking about buying new wheels.

Danny01

wiggle.com | COSINE 32mm Alloy Clincher Road Wheelset | Road Race Wheels

$350 1485g

Icculus21

Bikeradar has my wheel weights at 1370/1970 F/R, so yeah, but I'm starting to think that may be false information. Either way, I'm sure they're not light and I'd probably be saving 500g/ 1 pound at the minimum.

Chandne

I really need some light DISC wheels but those are much harder to find. The best deal I have seen are those November Ti CLDs but those are almost $700 shipped. My current wheel set is over 2,100 grams. Will have to keep an eye out. There are some really nice deals mentioned in this thread.

ShadowGray

Vuelta Corsa Lite DR Disc Road Wheelset

Not sure if they will fit your bike, these are 135mm QR in the rear. Just under 1800g and $114 after 20% discount.

Chandne

Thanks...will have to research that wheel set. My bike is a 100/135. Would prefer something a bit wider but I'll have to pay more (which is okay too).

himespau 

Wow, what are those wheels?