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Mendip rouleur
Joined: 04 Jun 2009
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 Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:52 am |
I'm looking to upgrade my wheels, and will be doing long winter rides to get my base miles in for the Raid Pyrenean I'm planning next year. Will be doing 40-60 miles at a stretch before building up in the Spring.
The man in my LBS has suggested either DT Swiss or Fast Forwards. I'm a complete idiot in terms of knowledge her, so all advice gratefully received.
“I ride my bicycle to ride my bicycle.” |
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hopper1
Joined: 16 Aug 2008
Posts: 1090
Location: Norfolk coast.
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:08 am |
I have a handbuilt pair of Shimano 105 32h hubs, laced to Mavic Open Pro rims. A very popular winter wheel, strong and long lasting. Not too expensive, either.
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NapoleonD
Joined: 16 Jan 2008
Posts: 4562
Location: Cheshire
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Mendip rouleur
Joined: 04 Jun 2009
Posts: 33
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:24 am |
Ideally up to about 5-600, but I'll go more for a really good set that will last!
“I ride my bicycle to ride my bicycle.” |
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amaferanga
Joined: 18 Apr 2004
Posts: 1320
Location: Sheffield
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spanielsson
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Posts: 331
Location: Manchester/High Peak
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 12:58 pm |
Chris King hubs on Ambrosio or Mavic Open Pro rims.
You would never need to change a bearing with a CK hub.
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karlmoreton
Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 64
Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom
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psdrage
Joined: 23 Aug 2009
Posts: 18
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 4:37 pm |
Hi
I have got a set of Hand Built Wheels, Ultegra Hubs, Mavic CXP33 Rims, 36H, DT Swiss Spokes.
They are bullet proof and cost £250 for the pair. I agree on previous comment £600 on winter wheels total madness !!!!
Regards
Peter
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schweiz
Joined: 31 Aug 2008
Posts: 110
Location: Kerns, Switzerland
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 5:07 pm |
| psdrage wrote: | Hi
I have got a set of Hand Built Wheels, Ultegra Hubs, Mavic CXP33 Rims, 36H, DT Swiss Spokes.
They are bullet proof and cost £250 for the pair. I agree on previous comment £600 on winter wheels total madness !!!!
Regards
Peter |
+1 except mine are 32H
Were 180-ish quid from Paul Hewitt in Leyland. Taken some big hits and remain true.
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PianoMan
Joined: 26 May 2009
Posts: 220
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 5:10 pm |
Are you minted? In that case, I'll have some Campag Boras off you 
Seriously, stick to something like Fulcrum 7's for winter, and don't bother with super tyres either (just as long as they're bullet-proof).
Then come summer, spend the £600 on something like Mavic Ksyrium SL's or Campag Shamals (if you can stretch a bit).
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Mendip rouleur
Joined: 04 Jun 2009
Posts: 33
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 7:06 pm |
Thanks guys, like I said, I know nothing, I just have some savings....
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NapoleonD
Joined: 16 Jan 2008
Posts: 4562
Location: Cheshire
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:35 pm |
Chris King Hubs, Open Pro Ceramic rims, Sapim CX Ray spokes....
In fact they's also be awesome all year round...
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Slow Downcp
Joined: 12 Jul 2004
Posts: 2471
Location: Walsall
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:08 pm |
If you're going to looka after your kit, no reason you shouldn't spend what you want on wheels. I ride the same wheels all year round (except on 531 commuter) - Kysrium Elites on both bikes - the roads don't suddenly get more potholes in winter which disapear in Spring. You just need to check bearings and grease regularly.
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mrushton
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Posts: 3083
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:24 pm |
| NapoleonD wrote: | Chris King Hubs, Open Pro Ceramic rims, Sapim CX Ray spokes....
In fact they's also be awesome all year round... |
Can't really better that combo. That set of wheels should last for years
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brownleather
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
Posts: 107
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:25 pm |
Apparently the newer Open Pro Ceramics are failing rather often - the ceramic is flaking off.
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akkers
Joined: 12 Jan 2009
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:09 pm |
I use Fulcrum Racing Zeros in winter and I absolutely love em.
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NapoleonD
Joined: 16 Jan 2008
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Location: Cheshire
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:12 pm |
| brownleather wrote: | | Apparently the newer Open Pro Ceramics are failing rather often - the ceramic is flaking off. |
Please substantiate...
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