Carbon Wheel Dilemma - Prime V Merlin

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DCLane

Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
We've a 38mm set of the Prime ones and they're nice. Both sets are quite heavy, which if it's not an issue I'd go for the Merlin as you've the rotors already and center-lock rotors are a bit sparse at the moment.

One alternative at a bit more expensive, which we've bought, is NR-6 who make bespoke wheels: https://nr6cycles.co.uk/products/NR6PerformanceDiscBrake
They'll do you a bespoke decal (name/flag/etc.) for £20 extra. What's more 'bling' than having personalised wheels? :okay:
A disclaimer though for transparency - they sponsor my son's team. These are his for his track bike:

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kingrollo

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Another photo. I fitted them a couple of days ago:
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Tastefully done mate.
 

lkbfreak

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I've gone for the Merlin's though

I just bought a pair of Merlin CDR-2 Carbon clinchers and awaiting their delivery - how's CDR-1's been to you? Are they true and how do they ride? Did you had any problems with them? Merlin web pages doesn't say much about wheel details but they were a steel so I jumped and bought the upgraded version. Do they come with preinstalled rim tape or bare? Thx!
 
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kingrollo

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I just bought a pair of Merlin CDR-2 Carbon clinchers and awaiting their delivery - how's CDR-1's been to you? Are they true and how do they ride? Did you had any problems with them? Merlin web pages doesn't say much about wheel details but they were a steel so I jumped and bought the upgraded version. Do they come with preinstalled rim tape or bare? Thx!

They've been great. They look fantastic and are incredibly stiff. Yes mine came with tape and were ready to go.

Probably lighter wheels out there - but for the price you are paying hard to beat imo.
 

lkbfreak

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They've been great. They look fantastic and are incredibly stiff. Yes mine came with tape and were ready to go.

Probably lighter wheels out there - but for the price you are paying hard to beat imo.

Great! I know they they are not tubeless but have you ever tried to convert them to tubeless? And what are the hubs like? Are they any brand or generic ones - just asking with servicing them in mind. Thank you!
 
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Great! I know they they are not tubeless but have you ever tried to convert them to tubeless? And what are the hubs like? Are they any brand or generic ones - just asking with servicing them in mind. Thank you!

Don't know about the brand of the hubs - they seem decent. The wheels are on my summer bike - so rarely go out in the wet.

No I wouldn't be going tubeless on a non tubeless wheel. Not sure it's possible and may be dangerous.
 
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