Choosing wheels

[Dermot]

Hi,

For the 2nd time in two months, I lost a spoke on my rear wheel. I think it might be time to buy a new one (or the pair) as these wheels are about 4 years old and I struggled last time to get a replacement spoke. I'll have to take it to a shop to swap the cassette..etc over as I don't have the tools at home.

My current wheelset (now discontinued) is the Shimano RX05 for disc brakes. I've looked at two options;

The Shimano RX31 which looks like a updated version of the RX05 (£180)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-rx31-road-disc-brake-wheelset-centrelock/

and these Mavic Ksyrium (£365)
https://www.evanscycles.com/mavic-ksyrium-centre-lock-700c-road-clincher-wts-wheelset-2017-EV287164

The price difference is quite a lot but I can't see any difference. The resellers don't give the weight but the Mavic site says theirs weight 1890 grams.

Does anyone think there's anything to choose from here apart from price?
Thanks,
Dermot

 

[Grant Fondo]

I have got the Ksyrium discs, no probs for me so far @16st

what about these at £134? http://www.acycles.co.uk/mavic-aksi..._produit_cpc&gclid=CPL8uPPHr88CFWoz0wodMA8O_Q

 

[T4tomo]

No view on Disc wheelsets, but a cassette tool and chain whip are pretty cheap tools, prob cheaper than paying your lbs for just 1 cassette change.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Fulcrums may also be worth a look?
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/fulcrum-pr-whls-racing-sport-db/pid=27634?currency=GBP

 

[winjim]

If you're going to the shop for the cassette change anyway, why not buy the wheels from there? They'll probably have some good advice, and if you buy the wheels from them, I should expect them to swap the cassette over for free.

 

[Dermot]

If you're going to the shop for the cassette change anyway, why not buy the wheels from there? They'll probably have some good advice, and if you buy the wheels from them, I should expect them to swap the cassette over for free.

That's why I was scouting the Evans site. They're pretty near by.

 

[Dermot]

No view on Disc wheelsets, but a cassette tool and chain whip are pretty cheap tools, prob cheaper than paying your lbs for just 1 cassette change.

Agreed. What's more, it might be fun.

 

[Dermot]

I have got the Ksyrium discs, no probs for me so far @16st

what about these at £134? http://www.acycles.co.uk/mavic-aksi..._produit_cpc&gclid=CPL8uPPHr88CFWoz0wodMA8O_Q

These look good but my current tyre is 700x28. I'm not sure I want to go down to 17. They have a good selection there though.

 

[vickster]

These look good but my current tyre is 700x28. I'm not sure I want to go down to 17. They have a good selection there though.

It says 'The lightweight rims are now wider to increase air volume and for a better fit with tyres up to 32mm.' and 'Recommended tyre sizes: 25 to 32 mm' under tech, so no issue with having 700c x 28mm tyres

ETRO 622x17c is a different measurement

 

[T4tomo]

17 is rim width, not the width of the tyres that will fit it. That is governed by frame clearance.

 

[Dermot]

Thanks good to know. Thanks.