New Bike Day! Plus, a request for wheel recommendations
08-18-18, 11:51 AM
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New Bike Day! Plus, a request for wheel recommendations
Picked up a Focus Mares 105 for CX racing and road riding. Love the bike so far. Looking for a second set of wheels for on the road. Kind of wanted to keep wheel budget around $500...had been looking at some of the alloy disc wheels from Hunt that are around 1500 grams, but not particularly aero. The shop I bought the bike from has got a set of the previous generation of Mavic Cosmic Carbones wheelset/tire combo they're willing to sell me for $900. Wondering if it would be smart to stretch for those wheels? Any thoughts and/or recommendations? Pic during maiden voyage below.
08-18-18, 12:02 PM
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I'd go searching for a Shimano set, similar to the RS81.. I know they make a similar wheel for disc brake bikes..It's a rock-solid wheelset and they won't break the bank.
08-19-18, 07:41 AM
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Not sure on the wheels, but the bike looks great - love the red tape. Enjoy!
08-19-18, 09:08 AM
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Nice CX bike. I'd get the Hunt wheels. If I were going to spend $900 I'd get a custom set with White Industries hubs and alu rums.
08-19-18, 11:30 AM
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This may be a bit of a silly question...but are hubs really all that imprtant? Seems like they shouldnt have mucb of an effect on performance, given the massive amount of leverage the rim exerts on the hub, and the centralized location of weight. I've been sort of focysing my decision on the rim itself...
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This may be a bit of a silly question...but are hubs really all that imprtant? Seems like they shouldnt have mucb of an effect on performance, given the massive amount of leverage the rim exerts on the hub, and the centralized location of weight. I've been sort of focysing my decision on the rim itself...
08-19-18, 10:49 PM
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Sharp looking bike! Maybe not the best road tires though, two sets will be real convenient.
08-19-18, 11:05 PM
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LOVE my Focus Mares - you too will love yours! The Hunt wheels are solid and good value.
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08-20-18, 06:30 AM
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), i put 28mm gp4000s on.
08-20-18, 07:10 AM
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If I were going to stretch for a set of wheels in the $1k region, it wouldn't be the Mavics. I'd rather get something like the Reynolds Assaults (which I own) or similar.
Another one that looks pretty sweet, seeing as you'd previously said that you were looking for something more aero, are these guys from November - https://novemberbicycles.com/collect...disc-aivee-mp2
November seems to think very, very highly of those hubs and the rim specs look the part (46mm deep, 28.5mm wide ext, 21.5mm wide int). 1560g for the pair. Even with a nice set wheels already in hand, these guys are tempting to me.
Another one that looks pretty sweet, seeing as you'd previously said that you were looking for something more aero, are these guys from November - https://novemberbicycles.com/collect...disc-aivee-mp2
November seems to think very, very highly of those hubs and the rim specs look the part (46mm deep, 28.5mm wide ext, 21.5mm wide int). 1560g for the pair. Even with a nice set wheels already in hand, these guys are tempting to me.
08-20-18, 08:06 AM
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I would pass on Reynolds wheels... they are all old V shape tech and the world has moved on to U shape wheels because they handle much better in cross winds.
(feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, and Reynolds has updated their products)
(feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, and Reynolds has updated their products)
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What size rotors are those? 140 mm?
08-20-18, 10:54 AM
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I world be surprised to see 140s F&R on a cross bike. Gotta be 160.
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Maybe Campagnolo Zonda disc wheelset for $600?
wiggle.com | Campagnolo Zonda C17 Disc Brake Wheelset (Bolt Thu CL) | Road Race Wheels
But don't know if bolt through CL is ok for you or not? Or the Fulcrum Racing 5 LG for $585 which might be similar:
https://glorycycles.com/fulcrum-raci...disc-wheelset/
wiggle.com | Campagnolo Zonda C17 Disc Brake Wheelset (Bolt Thu CL) | Road Race Wheels
But don't know if bolt through CL is ok for you or not? Or the Fulcrum Racing 5 LG for $585 which might be similar:
https://glorycycles.com/fulcrum-raci...disc-wheelset/
