Anyone riding Ultegra C50 wheels?
09-04-23, 09:22 PM
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Anyone riding Ultegra C50 wheels?
For some reason I have started looking into the new-ish Ultegra C50 carbon wheels. The wheels look good and have some nice reviews but I have read the bearings are cup and cone bearings. So that worries me a bit as I have no experience with that sort of hub. Overall I am just curious to know if anyone on the forums here is riding on these wheels, or their more expensive cousins the Dura-Ace C50 wheels, and what your impressions are. Thank you.
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I’ve always been partial to cup and cone. It I am old, I understand them and find them easy to maintain.
I have Ultegra C36’s on my latest build and really like them.
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I have Ultegra C36’s on my latest build and really like them.
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Cup and cone hubs are a tried-and-true design that has been around for decades. They are easy to maintain and durable, but do require a little maintenance.
The Ultegra wheels seem solid to me. I'd have no hesitation about buying a set. Watch a few videos and learn how to maintain the hubs and you'll be fine.
The Ultegra wheels seem solid to me. I'd have no hesitation about buying a set. Watch a few videos and learn how to maintain the hubs and you'll be fine.
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Thank you everyone. Now I just need to keep my eyes open for a sale. Them wheels are not cheap!
