looking for better wheelset suggestions
07-15-10, 03:27 PM
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been researching and i see that these were selling regularly at 400. wonder what the chances are that these pop up again for that price.
07-15-10, 05:10 PM
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there should be a thread dedicated to amazing deals on bike accessories. i've missed two now. cane creeks and the recons
07-15-10, 06:23 PM
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I'm starting to think about upgrading my wheels. starting looking at some hed 3's and deep carbon cane creeks.
what are some other good carbon wheels out there? my main problem is i don't want to spend a grand on wheels. but i want a decent improvement if i'm going to get anything new at all.
i currently have dp18s and they're good enough but i want something better.
i really like the way aerospokes look, but i only hear negative things about their performance. so my question is, what are my options? looking at clinchers only.
what are some other good carbon wheels out there? my main problem is i don't want to spend a grand on wheels. but i want a decent improvement if i'm going to get anything new at all.
i currently have dp18s and they're good enough but i want something better.
i really like the way aerospokes look, but i only hear negative things about their performance. so my question is, what are my options? looking at clinchers only.
Are you planning to use them daily? I hope not. I have carbon wheels (zipp 808 track set plus a zipp 900 disc) and I only use them in races or when training requires it. But, 90% of the time I'm on my training set which are velocity pro elite tubular rims (same rim as Deep Vs) laced to Dura Ace hubs. Most folks with carbon wheels operate like that, even pros.
Most carbon rims are tubular. Want to deal with that riding on the road?
Most name-brand carbon wheels (zipp, hed, etc...)will cost over $1,000 each (new). You might want to try budget carbon from the cheap importers. Some are really good, but Buyer Beware.
07-15-10, 06:45 PM
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Are you looking to race or just want to look "race"?
Are you planning to use them daily? I hope not. I have carbon wheels (zipp 808 track set plus a zipp 900 disc) and I only use them in races or when training requires it. But, 90% of the time I'm on my training set which are velocity pro elite tubular rims (same rim as Deep Vs) laced to Dura Ace hubs. Most folks with carbon wheels operate like that, even pros.
Most carbon rims are tubular. Want to deal with that riding on the road?
Most name-brand carbon wheels (zipp, hed, etc...)will cost over $1,000 each (new). You might want to try budget carbon from the cheap importers. Some are really good, but Buyer Beware.
Are you planning to use them daily? I hope not. I have carbon wheels (zipp 808 track set plus a zipp 900 disc) and I only use them in races or when training requires it. But, 90% of the time I'm on my training set which are velocity pro elite tubular rims (same rim as Deep Vs) laced to Dura Ace hubs. Most folks with carbon wheels operate like that, even pros.
Most carbon rims are tubular. Want to deal with that riding on the road?
Most name-brand carbon wheels (zipp, hed, etc...)will cost over $1,000 each (new). You might want to try budget carbon from the cheap importers. Some are really good, but Buyer Beware.
I'm definitely looking at getting clinchers. i just want to benefit from better parts. that's my main goal. if i wanted to look cool, i'd just get some b43s or aerospokes.
is the Milwaukee bicycle company one of those cheap imported budget carbon wheels you speak of? I'm thinking of getting those, but i don't want to waste my money if they're risky.
07-15-10, 06:54 PM
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Those cheap wheels are probably OK. Just find a company with a good reputation (or at least not a bad one).
Remember, Miluakee Bikes doesn't make wheels. There are manufacturing companies in Asia that have ENTIRE catalogs of bike parts that you can import and put your company's name on them. Inexpensive carbon parts are a relatively new phenomenon in the retail bike world. So, the verdict is still out on it all.
Sometimes they are cheap enough to take a gamble on.
Remember, Miluakee Bikes doesn't make wheels. There are manufacturing companies in Asia that have ENTIRE catalogs of bike parts that you can import and put your company's name on them. Inexpensive carbon parts are a relatively new phenomenon in the retail bike world. So, the verdict is still out on it all.
Sometimes they are cheap enough to take a gamble on.
07-16-10, 09:46 AM
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07-19-10, 10:04 PM
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actually just pulled the trigger on some recons. much lighter for just a little more than the Milwaukee wheels.
07-20-10, 01:35 PM
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Unless your already riding in an aero tuck wearing a skin suit and aero helmet, getting aero rims is a complete waste of money. The aero benifits of rims are so small that your looking at shaving maby a min off your time for a 40k TT, which isn't much.
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07-20-10, 02:35 PM
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no mention of the Mavic Ellipse? I've had my set for 6 years already with no major problems. Small dent from riding with low tire pressure, my fault completely.
