11sp Shimano compatible wheelset wanted

[RoubaixCube]

Not any more they aren't. Broke a spoke in the back wheel this morning.

quick trip down your LBS can fix that

 

[vickster]

best way to deal with Spa is to ring them. Don't be surprised if they are a bit blunt, its just their style. The are helpful, one chap went off to find a part and tell me what the bolt fitting etc was on it as the web picture / listing wasn't clear. They will probs then do the payment over the phone.

Yep I’d phone and then follow up with an email to confirm if needed (don’t email first if you’re after a prompt reply)

 

[rivers]

What do we all think of the DT Swiss P 1800 Spline 32 Clinchers?

I'm running the E1800s (endurance vs performance) on my winter bike with the 370 hubs. No issues that I can complain about. They're currently in their 4th winter.

 

[RoubaixCube]

well, Ive been in contact with John at Spacycles and after comparing the rim profile of the RR440 with some of the Kinlin rims they have in stock. Ive narrowed it down that it will either be Kinlin XC-279's or Kinlin 22t's with bitex RAF12/RAR12 hubs (I was after the Novatechs but John said they were no good and would do me a wheel with the bitex's at a slight discount)

TBD when i get the funds sorted out unless something better on CC comes up first.

 

[RoubaixCube]

Well, Ive given it a lot of thought and rather than going for a 1:1 equivalent of the outgoing wheelset. Ive decided to go for something different which is the equivalent of a set of HUNT's RACE AERO WIDE wheelset but with a different hub and few more spokes from spacycles. (Hunt use the same Kinlin 31T rim)

They dont have a complete wheelset with the desired spoke count available for one click order so i'll have to shoot them an email or phone call and ask if they'll do me the honours as they do have a 32H 31T rim in stock.

Though i could probably go for a 24/28 spoke wheelset as the 31T is quite strong.

 

[Dogtrousers]

quick trip down your LBS can fix that

Thanks to my LBS my back wheel is now round again

 

[RoubaixCube]

I'll just leave this here...



My search has finally come to an end. I can stop harassing wheelbuilders now a local wheelbuilder wanted to charge me £490 for the same thing

Its a little over built, meaning it has more spokes than I'd like but apart from that it's cuts down a lot of headaches finding good wheel builders and not being ripped off.