jagman.2003
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- Gloucestershire
I haven't been round these parts much recently. I have an allez elite 2010 model and it's slightly the worse for wear. The stock wheels were rubbish and I upgraded to 30mm 501s. To be honest they made a noticeable difference and I was quite happy with them. Their time has come however, the braking track is quite worn and the freehub is decidedly dodgy. Despite nursing it along with oil it has pretty much given up.
Anyway my ambition only stretched to rs21s and I've been reluctant to commit to spending that much on wheels (my 501s seemed a lot of money)
I don't know if it is the weather, or I've been struck down by some terrible affliction, but I've just pulled the trigger on a pair of Zondas.
I know they are only seen as mid-range wheels, and some of the rear wheels I see at TTs cost four or five times that, but it still seems like a huge amount of money to spend on wheels.
It's done now though and I just hope they are worth it!
Similar position to myself. I have recently built a bike with RS21's & have a commuter with R501's. The RS21's are strong & great on the flat. But don't seem very lively on the hills. Checking the weight they aren't the lightest. The R501's do actually seem to spin up quite well on my commuter. I have broken a couple of spokes. All in all I like them.
But I too had a mad moment & purchased the Zonda's. The reviews were very good & on sale! I fitted them & test rode yesterday. Only a short blast after my commute so not a really good test but seem pretty good to me. I switched the shimano cassette (shimano hub) & tyres over no problem. Hoping for a PR popping ride at the weekend.
The R21's will go on the commuter now & the R501's will go on a new winter project.