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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2015 13:40:06 GMT
Thinking of upgrading my stock wheels this year, there's quite a few out there
which ones are the best value for money at the moment? (and tyres!)
and how easy are they to fit (back wheel cogs)
Thanks
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Post by joneve on Apr 16, 2015 13:43:35 GMT
A lot of people go for Shimano R501's as they're still available for £70 or less (for a pair) and fit an 8 speed cassette. A lot of the higher priced newer wheels won't take an 8 speed cassette (back wheel cogs) very easily or at all.
Tyres - there are many, many choices. I use Vittoria Rubino Slicks which I love, but there's a lot of choice here!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2015 13:47:17 GMT
I can't fault the Fulcrum 7's. I got them in a good deal from CRC. Around £150 with a set of Michelin Pro4 SC tyres and tubes. Both massive upgrades over the stock items the bike came with.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2015 14:21:48 GMT
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Post by r0b1et on Apr 16, 2015 14:22:40 GMT
A lot of people go for Shimano R501's as they're still available for £70 or less (for a pair) and fit an 8 speed cassette. A lot of the higher priced newer wheels won't take an 8 speed cassette (back wheel cogs) very easily or at all. Say what? Yes they do, they just need a 1.85mm spacer. ALL of my non-stock wheels are 11s compatible, and I'm running 11s, 10s and 8s.
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Post by r0b1et on Apr 16, 2015 14:23:49 GMT
If you are looking for good and cheap look at R501s if you can find them. otherwise go for RS010 (which are basically the new version of the R501, with the 11s freehub).
I prefer my Mavic Aksiums and my fulcrum racing 7s, but they cost nearly twice as much.
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Post by r0b1et on Apr 16, 2015 14:26:43 GMT
and how easy are they to fit (back wheel cogs) If you have a cassette removal tool (a few £) and a chain whip (also a few quid), very very easy. If you don't, fitting it possible, but you'll really struggle to get it anywhere near really tight enough (I admit to occasional laziness when using my turbo wheel, which has to swap cassettes between the 2 places I use it), but getting it off will not happen sensibly without the tools.
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Post by joneve on Apr 16, 2015 15:11:05 GMT
A lot of people go for Shimano R501's as they're still available for £70 or less (for a pair) and fit an 8 speed cassette. A lot of the higher priced newer wheels won't take an 8 speed cassette (back wheel cogs) very easily or at all. Say what? Yes they do, they just need a 1.85mm spacer. ALL of my non-stock wheels are 11s compatible, and I'm running 11s, 10s and 8s. I have been mis-informed then, it would seem (AND websites do not make this clear). How many non-stock wheels do you own? You make it sound like you've got a set for each day of the week
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Post by r0b1et on Apr 16, 2015 15:16:42 GMT
3. one set per road bike. RS 010 Fulcrum racing 7 Mavic Aksium
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Post by joneve on Apr 16, 2015 15:28:48 GMT
3. one set per road bike. RS 010 Fulcrum racing 7 Mavic Aksium THREE road bikes! I am truly envious sir!
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Post by r0b1et on Apr 16, 2015 15:39:58 GMT
3 over 2 homes. Summer bike (Rose - getting used for IOW), winter/TT bike (the T3 with tiagra groupset) and a 1970s steel conversion (with T3 stock drivechain).
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Post by phred1812 on Apr 16, 2015 17:32:14 GMT
I upgraded to Fulcrum Racing 7's for my T3 a couple of years ago and they have given no trouble at all. Still true and running smoothly. The T3 now has R501's which came with a new bike which now has the Racing 7's fitted. The Shimanos are heavier than the Fulcrums but possibly more rugged. The R501s have slightly deeper rims which could give a small aero advantage but not at the speeds I travel.
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Post by ChrisD on Apr 16, 2015 18:44:51 GMT
3 over 2 homes. Summer bike (Rose - getting used for IOW), winter/TT bike (the T3 with tiagra groupset) and a 1970s steel conversion (with T3 stock drivechain). Just to let you know Rob that jimc and marcwlms both said the roads are a bit agricultural on the Island as you said you're likely to bring the Rose. That said, I wonder after a long run of dry days whether that will be so much of an issue, even in the more secluded sections and the roads running alongside fields but I thought I should mention it. Personally I thought you would bring the T3 with the aero bars attached...
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Post by fearless on Apr 16, 2015 19:07:08 GMT
I've got Fulcrum 7s on my 500 its 9 speed using a spacer, better than the stock wheels and no problems with the 7s so far but have only done about 1000 miles on each set. I've just replaced the free hub and had to tighten a couple of spokes on the original wheels which will go back on next winter.Fitting the cassette is easy with the right tools but be careful and hand tighten the cassette locking ring to avoid cross threading and put a dab of grease on the threads for an easy removal next time.
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Post by r0b1et on Apr 16, 2015 20:23:09 GMT
3 over 2 homes. Summer bike (Rose - getting used for IOW), winter/TT bike (the T3 with tiagra groupset) and a 1970s steel conversion (with T3 stock drivechain). Just to let you know Rob that jimc and marcwlms both said the roads are a bit agricultural on the Island as you said you're likely to bring the Rose. That said, I wonder after a long run of dry days whether that will be so much of an issue, even in the more secluded sections and the roads running alongside fields but I thought I should mention it. Personally I thought you would bring the T3 with the aero bars attached... And the pointy lid (nope, even I can't do that).. my light climbing lid hasn't showed up. Roads round here are terrible too, I expect my bum will complain, but I'm not messing with the TT bike!
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