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Aethos Wheels.......
finishing my new Aethos build next week. The ideal was take a base model and turn it into something like an expert/s works hybrid. [regular frame, force etap w quarq, s works stem/bars, dura ace pedals, carbon cages even.....]
anyway..... for wheels. I've narrowed down to 1-Roval CLX 32 [my personal fav atm cause they're damn near light as the Alpinist but have option for tubeless] 2-Roval Alpinist CLX [newest and greatest lightweight offering from them, comes stock on S works model. Tubes only though] 3-Enve SES 3.4 This bike will not be for racing, it's for climbing and coffee rides. That said I don't want it to be a total slouch on the flats so if anyone feels strongly about the wheels I've chosen please let me know any thoughts! |
I'd look into wheels with carbon spokes
Lightweight Cadex Hunt Partington Winspace Hyper probably others? |
Originally Posted by bigevil
(Post 22078693)
finishing my new Aethos build next week. The ideal was take a base model and turn it into something like an expert/s works hybrid. [regular frame, force etap w quarq, s works stem/bars, dura ace pedals, carbon cages even.....]
anyway..... for wheels. I've narrowed down to 1-Roval CLX 32 [my personal fav atm cause they're damn near light as the Alpinist but have option for tubeless] 2-Roval Alpinist CLX [newest and greatest lightweight offering from them, comes stock on S works model. Tubes only though] 3-Enve SES 3.4 This bike will not be for racing, it's for climbing and coffee rides. That said I don't want it to be a total slouch on the flats so if anyone feels strongly about the wheels I've chosen please let me know any thoughts! Looking for climbing wheels with the following requirements: 1. Disc brake w thru axle. 2. NOT hookless 3. Sub 1350g 4. Sub $3000 I found the following options: Schmolke TLO w tune hubs: 1300g, approx $2600 HUNT 35: 1357g, approx $1020 Roval Alpinist: 1248g, $2500 (my bike is a Cdale SuperSixEvo, so I'd rather not get Rovals, but they look like a great option ;)) ENVE 3.4 are heavier at around 1420g ZIPP, CADEX and Extralite are only hookless. Any other suggestions? EDIT: WinSpace looks like a great option - can anyone comment on quality? |
I would rule out the Roval Alpinist on the basis of not being tubeless compatible. I still can't believe Specialized of all brands did that. For climbing and coffee rides I think you'll get by on any of your choices! I would just get the Roval CLX to keep the in-house brand theme going.
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Bought the hunt 35 Aeros cause they’re best of all worlds. With 60 day return I figure that’ll give me time to check my other options or maybe fall In love with em!
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Originally Posted by bigevil
(Post 22080733)
Bought the hunt 35 Aeros cause they’re best of all worlds. With 60 day return I figure that’ll give me time to check my other options or maybe fall In love with em!
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awesome, yea I basically narrowed it down to the Hunt 35 Aero or the Enve SES 3.4
will be running either or tubeless with 28/29/30 for climbing. shall report back! |
Originally Posted by flx100
(Post 22079683)
Looking for climbing wheels with the following requirements:
1. Disc brake w thru axle. 2. NOT hookless 3. Sub 1350g 4. Sub $3000 They list their standard FALCON 25mm wheelset at 1304g, and they can be configured virtually any way you want. |
Originally Posted by bigevil
(Post 22078693)
finishing my new Aethos build next week. The ideal was take a base model and turn it into something like an expert/s works hybrid. [regular frame, force etap w quarq, s works stem/bars, dura ace pedals, carbon cages even.....]
anyway..... for wheels. I've narrowed down to 1-Roval CLX 32 [my personal fav atm cause they're damn near light as the Alpinist but have option for tubeless] 2-Roval Alpinist CLX [newest and greatest lightweight offering from them, comes stock on S works model. Tubes only though] 3-Enve SES 3.4 This bike will not be for racing, it's for climbing and coffee rides. That said I don't want it to be a total slouch on the flats so if anyone feels strongly about the wheels I've chosen please let me know any thoughts! |
good looking out! will check those if I end up hating the Hunts. I also have a chance to buy a friends Enve SES 3.4 w/ CK hubs a pretty great price so that's a great backup. Hoping to get these damn wheels asap, rest of build has arrived!!!
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I would go with Alpinist CLX based on weight. Tube vs tubeless is not high on my priority list as much as is. I plan on putting the Alpinist CLX on my Aethos eventually.
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Originally Posted by bigevil
(Post 22078693)
finishing my new Aethos build next week. The ideal was take a base model and turn it into something like an expert/s works hybrid. [regular frame, force etap w quarq, s works stem/bars, dura ace pedals, carbon cages even.....]
anyway..... for wheels. I've narrowed down to 1-Roval CLX 32 [my personal fav atm cause they're damn near light as the Alpinist but have option for tubeless] 2-Roval Alpinist CLX [newest and greatest lightweight offering from them, comes stock on S works model. Tubes only though] 3-Enve SES 3.4 This bike will not be for racing, it's for climbing and coffee rides. That said I don't want it to be a total slouch on the flats so if anyone feels strongly about the wheels I've chosen please let me know any thoughts! |
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