Cheap fast wheels ?

[Milzy]

I fancy some fulcrum 3's or maybe ultegra wheel set.

Then I found these
https://www.merlincycles.com/pro-build-chosen-hub-alex-cx28-road-cx-wheel-700c-81726.html


Worth it?

 

[Milzy]

Aren't Alexrims generally heavy and a bit shite?

That's what I thought but look at the weight.

• Individual wheel weight Front 715g, Rear 855g

 

[DCLane]

Have a look at Superstar Components - I've 3 pairs of their wheels and they've all been good.

 

[vickster]

That's what I thought but look at the weight.

• Individual wheel weight Front 715g, Rear 855g

My handbuilts with many more spokes aren't that different
You need to add rim tape and skewer weight normally. What are you replacing?

 

[13 rider]

I have a set of Alex rims bought from superstar components and someone on here said they are made of cheese . Not made of cheese but rim wear does seem excessive and I have to pick bits of rim out the brake blocks every now and then . That said they were on offer cheap ,and lightweight and a big improvement on the stock giant wheels I've had them over a year and done over 5000 miles so I'm happy enough

 

[Milzy]

My handbuilts with many more spokes aren't that different
You need to add rim tape and skewer weight normally. What are you replacing?

Giant PR-2. Total rubbish. Ok for a winter training set.

 

[Tim Hall]

Giant PR-2. Total rubbish. Ok for a winter training set.

What's bad about them? Look for how those points compare in whatever you plan to replace them with.

 

[S-Express]

Buy cheap wheels and then pedal harder = instant cheap, fast wheels.

 

[StuAff]

I fancy some fulcrum 3's or maybe ultegra wheel set.

Then I found these
https://www.merlincycles.com/pro-build-chosen-hub-alex-cx28-road-cx-wheel-700c-81726.html


Worth it?

F3s (or Zondas) & Ultegra wheels are twice the price. As ever, Keith Bontrager's maxim applies: 'Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick two'.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

'Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick two'.

Yeah, but the OP doesn't want to do that. He wants to strong and light and cheap and fast and something that confirms his prejudices. It is out there on e-Bay somewhere, maxims notwithstanding.

 

[13 rider]

Giant PR-2. Total rubbish. Ok for a winter training set.

I upgraded by giant pr-1 and although not a brilliant wheel . I feel the biggest difference was also changing the tyre on the new wheel to continental . Have you considered just trying a tyre swap first

 

[Milzy]

I upgraded by giant pr-1 and although not a brilliant wheel . I feel the biggest difference was also changing the tyre on the new wheel to continental . Have you considered just trying a tyre swap first

Contis ordered. Maybe Fulcrum 3's later on.

 

[bonsaibilly]

Yeah, but the OP doesn't want to do that. He wants to strong and light and cheap and fast and something that confirms his prejudices. It is out there on e-Bay somewhere, maxims notwithstanding.

No, he only specified cheap and fast.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

No, he only specified cheap and fast.

It all started in a previous thread about the same thing. He surmised that his problem would be solved by wheels. His bike was sluggish.

 

[Milzy]

Strong and stable not weak and wobbly.