Why is this carbon wheelset so cheap? FSA RD-800 2007
04-07-08, 06:28 AM
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Why is this carbon wheelset so cheap? FSA RD-800 2007
Hey all I have been considering a new set of wheels for racing crits and road races. Most of the Zipps and others are crazy around 2000.00+ and they weight around 1400 grams for the set. Well all over ebay right now there is clincher and tubular 2007 FSA RD-800 carbon wheelsets for 700-900.00 buy it nows?? Why are these so cheap ? What am I missing? They actually look really nice...
04-07-08, 06:37 AM
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Hmmm, look like a good deal.
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04-07-08, 08:03 AM
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are FSA really a crap company? Yea they arent as light as some wheelsets but for carbon they are cheap...what do you mean they are missing 20 mm??
04-07-08, 08:08 AM
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Don't know about the RD-800 in particular, but FSA has established a very solid reputation for wheels that suck. Go over to roadbikereview.com and have a look...
04-07-08, 01:29 PM
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I will have to go check it out. Does anyone have any experience with this set? Or for that matter any suggestions on a carbon wheelset for racing that is around 1000.00
04-07-08, 01:34 PM
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Check around. Zipp Flashpoints often go for that amount; or close to it.
04-07-08, 01:38 PM
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They usually go in the auctions for under $500. When the 800's were first released they actually used 303 rims. They are solid wheels. The 200g over a set of Zipps/AC/what ever other brand isn't a big deal.
04-07-08, 02:07 PM
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You can get aluminum wheels that weigh ~1400g for about that price, and they won't be as fragile and don't carry the risk of catastrophic failure that carbon does.
04-07-08, 02:24 PM
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Note that Aero > Weight in all conditions other than pure, steep climbing.
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OK, I need a wheelset for racing crits and road races. I will not be doing TT's but if aero is best for RR and crits so be it. I have spent hours looking at different sites for aluminum and carbon wheelsets and my brain hurts. I can't figure how they sell carbons for so much when you can get a decent aluminum set for less money and less weight?? Is there advantages other than weight? MOST IMPORTANT:: Some suggestions up to 1200.00 please. Thanks
04-07-08, 03:12 PM
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FSA wheels are not known for awesomeness
04-07-08, 03:16 PM
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04-07-08, 03:34 PM
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if they were carbon clincher's they MIGHT be ok for that price, but for only 38mm and 1522g for a tubular(which is supposed to be the lighter of the two typicaly), there are better wheels in the same price range
04-07-08, 04:05 PM
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FSA hubs tend to suck and the build quality is often uneven. For the price I would get a Williams 50c or a Neuvation 50. Both use the same Gigantex rim but with better hubs. Both companies also have top notch customer service.
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For that price, check out the Reynolds Attacks. Lots of people seem to love 'em.
04-07-08, 06:57 PM
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Hidden nipples. Maybe they'll stay true. But if they need the occasional adjustment, the PIA factor - especially for tubies - is something you should consider before you pull the trigger.
And there are similar wheels that are deeper for similar weight/price.
And there are similar wheels that are deeper for similar weight/price.
