Campy 'Khamsin' wheel set to replace R500s-8speed?

[Widge]

My Shimano 'R500/501s are getting a bit graunchy. I've serviced the hubs but they are still rough so I was looking at these.... http://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-khamsin-asymmetric-g3-wheelset/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360579086&kpid=5360579086&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Components&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|sVKlUdcb0_dc|pcrid|67090789142|pkw||pmt||prd|5360579086uk

........crikey - thats a long URL!

And wondering whether they would make a good replacement. (with Shimano free-hub obviously!). I don't really want to change out my whole (8spd Sora) groupset and I am kind of hoping they might be 8spd compatable-or if I needed some kind of 'spacer' what that might be and whether they are easily obtainable and fitted.

Any wisdom much appreciated.


Best

w

PS-I've looked through wiggles FAQ's but there doesn't seem to be a single answer one way or the other......as if wiggle staff aren't QUITE sure!

 

[Smokin Joe]

Why not save a few quid, have no faffing about with the freehub and fit these -

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-rs11-alloy-clincher-wheelset?sku=5360668705&source=igodigital

I've used both Campag and Shimano wheels, and while the Campags were bullet proof the Shimano's were even more bullet proof.

 

[Widge]

Hi Joe,
Thanks, Yup I've looked at some alternatives too.....all are advertised as newfangled (!) 10/11 speed which makes me wonder whether old school dinosaurs like me running sora 8spd triple can go for them. My 8spd is running well and I am quite happy with it. Clearly spacers exist but which ones and whether they carry any secret agenda is a bit of a mystery to me!

Thanks for your thoughts.

w

 

[ColinJ]

I don't know about using Khamsins for 8spd but I have been using a pair for about 4 years and have had no problems with them. I got mine for one of my 9spd (Campagnolo-equipped) bikes when they were on special special offer at £99 for the pair! I think they are nice wheels for not a lot of money.

 

[Milkfloat]

You called them Campy, so you don't deserve them.

 

[User33236]

8 speed will fit with the relevant spacers.

As you probably noticed above you shouldn't shorten Campagnolo to anything, especially Campy, without risk of offending the loyal fans.

 

[ColinJ]

I called them 'C' once and they have never forgiven me!

 

[Widge]

You called them Campy, so you don't deserve them.

Whoops.
Sorry !

I was just trying to save ink.

Maybe I'll just stick with some Shimmy wheels when the time comes?
But those Gentullio Campagnolo Khamsin Asymmetric G3 wheels sure look spanky.

w

 

[davidphilips]

Hi Joe,
Thanks, Yup I've looked at some alternatives too.....all are advertised as newfangled (!) 10/11 speed which makes me wonder whether old school dinosaurs like me running sora 8spd triple can go for them. My 8spd is running well and I am quite happy with it. Clearly spacers exist but which ones and whether they carry any secret agenda is a bit of a mystery to me!

Thanks for your thoughts.

w

Just try your cassette on the new wheels if it needs a spacer then they can be bought from auction sites very cheaply (few pounds).

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrd5XAQfgaA