sdlesko

My wife bought me a 2010 Specialized S works Roubaix sl2 di2 with Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels. I am 52 yrs old 5'10 160 lbs in good shape biking 2000-3000 miles per year. Most of my rides are group rides avg 50 miles going 18 mph with 3000 ft of climbing. What are your thoughts on the wheels? What wheels, if any, would be an improvement of what I have for the type of riding I do?

Thanks
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cwk132

It all depends how much you're looking to spend really. With enough money you can get lighter or more aerodynamic, or both lighter and more aero wheels. Would it be worth it to improve over the Mavics though? I'm not as sure...

Looigi

Everybody's got their preferences but I'd suggest something a bit more aero. Lately I'm liking HED and their 23mm wide rims, for example:

https://www.hedcycling.com/wheels/jet4fr.asp

sdlesko

Those look great and remind me of the Zipp 404 clinchers I was looking at today.

coasting 

i think you should just ride those wheels on your bike already.

sideshow_bob

The wheels on the bike already are already too good for what you're doing with them.

If you were racing, or had some issue with the durability of the wheels then sure pull the trigger on something new and fancy.

I did about 15,000k last year on my training bike with SL's on it. Also did a bunch of races where average speeds were somewhere north of 40km/h. They are bulletproof, in fact early in the year I rode over a screw which went through both the inner and outer wall of the rim, wheel didn't need truing, and I've done maybe 10K km on it since, including thousands on crappy chip seal country roads - and they are still rolling on.

echotraveler

you've got a great bike! PICS!! ride those ksyriums.

sdlesko

I love the Saxo bank colors.....my wife did a great job. Plus I can't wait to try the di2....see if it is any good. Any wheels would look good on the bike as well?

SalsaPodio

If you can afford that just get anything you like.

Personally I'd get a set of ENVE 45s to DT 190s

veloboy971

If you're gunning for di2, then budget doesn't sound like a limiter. Get Lightweights!

tuxbailey

I gotta say, your wife is awesome.

datlas 

I hate to admit it but I agree with coasting.

urbanknight

Something custom built to your desires by Rob at psimet.com

StanSeven

Yes. This or Zipps 404 or ENVE 45s to DT 190s as already mentioned. Ksyrium SLs are durable and trouble free. However they aren't in the same category as what Rob can build for you. I know and have Kysriums.

sbxx1985 

Nice bike. Just ride it.

FogVilleLad

That's a handsome bike.

Considering only the aesthetics, a set of medium depth carbons - c.45mm - would go nicely with that frame. Carbon clinchers often don't offer any weight savings over aluminum hand builts, and some folks don't like the idea of carrying a spare tubular tire. Your call.

You could try looking thru the carbon wheels listings in eBay's Road Bike Parts and see if anything looks particularly good to you.

canam73

This is correct. You won't gain anything noticeable on an 18mph group ride.

That said, it seems like you aren't wild about your wheels. So get whatever looks the best on your bike to you.

nacler22

+1 You married well for sure !!!

caloso

Concur.

Tom Pedale

I don't think you need an upgrade in wheels. Instead, do something nice for that great wife of yours!

Psimet2001 

Geez - where to start....

...says who? Who died and made you judge of all things cycling. The man is 52 and drilling 3000 ft of climbing at near 20 in a rec group. Take your 15k of mileage and add 30 years of wisdom. Then drink a nice tall glass of STFU. Keep in mind I have a 50+ Masters National Champion on my team that I currently build wheels for.

+.5 - totally agree on the ENVE but pull up on the 190's. Personally a lot of $ for not enough bang. In this realm I stick to Alchemy. I am sure I am biased - I like nice things. With full disclosure I am an Alchemy Dealer. Take what I say with a grain of salt but if you know me you know I pick what works.

+1 - agreed. Di2 from any spouse regardless of social or financial status of the family is truly a indication that there is care and/or loving.

+3 - At the end of the day the Mavics - while not particularly spectacular at anything in particular they are a decent set that will normally provide you with endless miles of trouble free enjoyment. That's the point....isn't it?

I'll admit I am feeling fiesty tonight but let me try to boil down to my point - OP - your normal in thinking what you are thinking. As you already know there is no "members Only" club when it comes to wheels and you can buy whatever you want. Tell the kids to go wizz off. That said you do have a quality wheel under you now and that wheel isn't necessarily costing you anything on the road. If you want to step up to a wheel system that will allow you to enjoy the ride further then yes there are options available that you can pursue. My recommendation would be to not throw out common sense and durability. If going with carbon I personally feel that EDGE/ENVE has the best on the market. If a customer asked me for "the best hub" I would pull out an Alchemy. That doesn't mean that there are not other options, and that doesn't mean that there aren't 1,000 other configurations that would be great. Like I said - don't throw out common sense.

Pick what you want and I would recommend that you pick something that stirs your passion every time you look at your bike. Something that makes you want to go out there and ride it.