Best All Around Alloy Wheel?
08-01-14, 04:59 PM
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Best All Around Alloy Wheel?
Just considering upgrading wheels on my Evo and I'm undecided on what wheelset to get. Ive had Boyd Cycling carbon 38s and I really like their hubs. So would their Alamont wheelset(alloy) be just as good or even better for an everyday hard ridden wheelset? My other considerations are the Zipp 101s and the Williams Cycling system 30s (24/28 spoke). Anybody with experience with any of these wheelsets can shine some light her and possibly give some personal experience with any of these wheelsets? My main goal is do get a fast rolling reliable wheelset that I can ride without any worries.
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Altamont is a solid choice. If you want the best, you could have a similar rim (Belgium C2 or Pacenti) built around a higher-end hub (WI T11, CK r45, etc.)...but that gets spendy very quickly.
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Williams are really popular around here, as they are a NorCal local company. Really good reputation: light enough to race on; solid and reliable enough to train/commute on.
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Easton is hard to beat for the price and they come trued very nicely.
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all good suggestions. I'll throw in my most recent purchase
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custom...I love my H Plus Son Archtype build.
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all good suggestions. I'll throw in my most recent purchase
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Just considering upgrading wheels on my Evo and I'm undecided on what wheelset to get. Ive had Boyd Cycling carbon 38s and I really like their hubs. So would their Alamont wheelset(alloy) be just as good or even better for an everyday hard ridden wheelset? My other considerations are the Zipp 101s and the Williams Cycling system 30s (24/28 spoke). Anybody with experience with any of these wheelsets can shine some light her and possibly give some personal experience with any of these wheelsets? My main goal is do get a fast rolling reliable wheelset that I can ride without any worries.
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So the wheels are the FSA Energy.
08-02-14, 10:50 AM
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Don't know anything about those wheels, but I'd put the DA C24 on your short list. If interested, there is also a tubeless version.
08-02-14, 11:07 AM
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I love my Rolf Vigors. They have held up well, roll easily, look cool, wide rimmed. I feel good about recommending them.
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I have a set of Boyds previous alloy wheels....vitassie (or whatever)...i use them on my sl3 canyon runner...stiff, fairly light and have held up great for 2 years...i would highly recommend Boyd wheels...call him...once you speak with him it will seal deal...great custmer service and he is a good guy...very knowledgeable
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So there you have it. The best alloy wheel is clearly:
Boyd, Psimet, Williams, Rolf, Rol, Fulcrum, Shimano, Soul, and some hand built HED's.
Seems like the choice is clear.
Boyd, Psimet, Williams, Rolf, Rol, Fulcrum, Shimano, Soul, and some hand built HED's.
Seems like the choice is clear.
08-03-14, 07:25 AM
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Yes, but what if you didn't have to have the "best" alloy wheel but only the one you liked the best. One might think that would be an easier choice, no? Apparently not for most people. Carry on.
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08-03-14, 08:58 AM
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I've got the DA C24's. Great wheels. Super light, roll well. I was very very seriously considering the Altamounts, until I saw a NIB set of C24's on craigslist for too good a price. The main downside to the C24 is that its about $200 more than the Altamonts, which is kind of a different price category.
08-03-14, 10:34 AM
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How about Rol brand wheels? The Race SL looks like a great all around wheelset and gets great reviews. Looking at them as a replacement for my stock shimano r500s.
