Best bang for buck lightweight wheelset?
06-02-16, 07:49 AM
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The Vuelta definitely seems to be the best price/weight as long as you're willing to live with the thinner profile. Mavic Ksyrium Disc, Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc, and Shimano RX31 disc all have wider profiles and around the same weight (1700-1800g), but will cost more.
06-04-16, 12:41 PM
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06-04-16, 01:20 PM
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That's what it comes to. The Kinlin XR-200 comes in at about 380 g or 760 g for the pair. 44 spokes at 5 g including nipples that's 220 g. 290g for the hubs. That's 1,270. So shoot me.
Actually my Kinlins came in at 370 each making the wheels 1,250. And the spoke/nipple combo is actually lighter than 5 g each. So 1,250 was easy for me to achieve.
Scary fragile? Not those parts or those wheels. They are tough.
Actually my Kinlins came in at 370 each making the wheels 1,250. And the spoke/nipple combo is actually lighter than 5 g each. So 1,250 was easy for me to achieve.
Scary fragile? Not those parts or those wheels. They are tough.
You think these would be OK for me at 155 pounds? Would 20/24 be OK or 24/28?
06-04-16, 04:27 PM
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Corsa Lite which can be had for around $200 when Nashbar is doing 20-25% off (which is at least once a month) and 1550g. I had a set that I put about 5000 miles on with no issues only got rid of because I sold the bike. They were well built and true out of the box and never had to true them when I owned them. Only downside is they are 19mm wide
Corsa Lite which can be had for around $200 when Nashbar is doing 20-25% off (which is at least once a month) and 1550g. I had a set that I put about 5000 miles on with no issues only got rid of because I sold the bike. They were well built and true out of the box and never had to true them when I owned them. Only downside is they are 19mm wide
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Finally got the wheels on! According to my trusty scale my weight is cut by about 1.4 pounds/635g, which puts my OEM wheelset at about 2205g.
06-13-16, 01:16 PM
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One of the Bike Hubs Store hubs. Either Sapim Laser or CX-Ray spokes. 20/24 If you can't ride wheels like that, who can? Don't even think about it. You would be fine. People make so much over rider weight and wheel weight. Until you reach extremes, it is all just foolishness.
06-15-16, 03:36 PM
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I am undecided between the Corsa SLR and Shimano Ultegra WH-6800.
They are very similar in price point. Any major differences? I weigh 225 lbs if that makes a difference.
They are very similar in price point. Any major differences? I weigh 225 lbs if that makes a difference.
06-15-16, 09:22 PM
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The Vuelta Corsa SLR is only $270 for the set and was 110 grams lighter, was there something wrong with the SLR's that kept you away from those? I would have thought the Cosine's at Wiggle would have been a bit better due to a more aero profile wheel with the same weight as the Corsa SLR, so you would have the lower weight for climbing and the aero for flats and downhills, and the Cosine's have a 4 pawl rear hub which means the force load transmitted to the hub via the chain is less with a hub that has 4 instead of 3, which supposedly in the idea world where everything is equal should make a 4 pawl hub last longer.
06-16-16, 05:35 PM
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I was thinking about the SLRs because they weren't that much more, but they're not nearly as popular and the reviews are not as good. I chose to play it safe at the expense of the small weight penalty.
06-17-16, 04:57 AM
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Do you mean between the Shimano Ultegra WH-6800 and the Vuelta Corsa SLR?
Is the Shimano generally regarded as a better all around and longer lasting wheel?
I assume both will still be significantly lighter than the stock Axis Classic wheels I have been using for a year?
Is the Shimano generally regarded as a better all around and longer lasting wheel?
I assume both will still be significantly lighter than the stock Axis Classic wheels I have been using for a year?
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I believe I read that the Axis Classic's weigh around 2000 grams, which means the Vuelta will save you about 600 grams, and the Shimano will save you about 400 grams.
06-17-16, 09:27 AM
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I just bought a set of the REV30's in the 24/28 variety from these guys: Revolution Wheelworks - Home Hand built in PA.
1470gr for about $450. Other lighter and cheaper options available depending on your weight though. I'm about 225 so I needed something a bit heftier.
1470gr for about $450. Other lighter and cheaper options available depending on your weight though. I'm about 225 so I needed something a bit heftier.
06-17-16, 01:08 PM
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The Ultegra wheels would have better hubs and freewheel than the Vuelta, but for the money the Vuelta are a good buy. According to reviews on the Vuelta, the rims seem to be strong enough the problem is the freewheel body and bearings apparently are not real well made and have to replace sooner rather than later because the seals don't work that well, while Shimano doesn't have that issue because they have extremely well made seals. But the OP wanted a lighter wheelset and the Shimano comes in at about 200 grams more, he didn't mention he wanted reliability...not that the Vuelta will be junk, it's just got (or had an issue if they've corrected it very recently) an issue with the seals which leads to early demise of the freewheel body and bearings if the bike is ridden in rain. Of course someone could upgrade that stuff and prevent in the future if the Vuelta is not proprietary. But the Vuelta does get high reviews and they seem to roll extremely well and are considered the best bang for the buck, plus Nashbar has their unwavering lifetime satisfaction guarantee.
I believe I read that the Axis Classic's weigh around 2000 grams, which means the Vuelta will save you about 600 grams, and the Shimano will save you about 400 grams.
I believe I read that the Axis Classic's weigh around 2000 grams, which means the Vuelta will save you about 600 grams, and the Shimano will save you about 400 grams.
06-17-16, 01:47 PM
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i got some chinese Yoeleo carbons 34mm for around 500, great for the price and held up well
06-18-16, 08:04 PM
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I just bought a set of the REV30's in the 24/28 variety from these guys: Revolution Wheelworks - Home Hand built in PA.
1470gr for about $450. Other lighter and cheaper options available depending on your weight though. I'm about 225 so I needed something a bit heftier.
1470gr for about $450. Other lighter and cheaper options available depending on your weight though. I'm about 225 so I needed something a bit heftier.
This wheelset looks to be a very good value.
06-20-16, 07:15 AM
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Indeed they are. Only have had a chance to get a couple rides in, but at 225lbs, they're strong, light, and seem to be pretty bombproof. The Shimano RS30's they replaced, I could feel flexing when I went strong around corners. These don't flex at all.
06-20-16, 06:59 PM
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I'm wondering who is the manufacturer of those rims..
06-21-16, 06:19 AM
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06-25-16, 10:32 PM
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06-26-16, 04:50 AM
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I had the RS80 C24 in the past, I'm sure the RS81's would be the same if not better. Not the absolute cheapest, but the price quality is definitely there, and you're getting a 1502 gram set of wheels for an excellent price ($500USD). For those not familiar, the RS80/81s are essentially a Dura-Ace rim with an Ultegra hub.