Commuting Wheels

[mr messy]

Current wheels are 32h tiagra hubs with Jalco DRX3000 30mm rims. They came on Claude Butler Vicenza but after 7500miles, in all weathers over 18mth, front rim is pretty worn tho' wear indicator is still showing. The hubs still seem completely smooth. Never pinged a spoke nor had need to tru wheels either.

Recommendations from previous threads are usually Fulcrum 7 and Shimano R501 at the budget end.

Question is would i get stronger more durable wheel with something like these with higher spoke counts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tru-build...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item460dc4388a

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M-Part-Sh...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f205d0f7d

I like idea of a 30mm rim as suggests to me would be stronger than standard profile.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated too.
Cheers

 

[Nebulous]

I have the shimano 501s with the 30mm rim.

I don't have much to compare them with, but they have been considerably better than the stock wheels on my allez.

 

[Manonabike]

If you are happy with the hubs and they are still good then I'd rebuild the wheels with new rims and spokes.

I rebuilt a set for a friend this weekend and it worked out very cost effective.

 

[mr messy]

Never tried to build a wheel before. This is my first road bike and no experience of other wheels. Can't find any info on Jalco rims to compare either!

 

[Cyclist33]

100 quid-ish the pair?

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-sh...ad-wheels/shimano-rs10-wheels-black-pair.html

low spoke count but straight spokes so quite strong and stiff, youd have a blast on those. look up their review on bikeradar dot com!

 

[mr messy]

Was thinking max budget of £150ish given the abuse they'll get being ridden every day in all weathers. Typically commute approx 100 miles a week with some leisure rides fitted in as and when i can..

 

[Cyclist33]

Was thinking max budget of £150ish given the abuse they'll get being ridden every day in all weathers. Typically commute approx 100 miles a week with some leisure rides fitted in as and when i can..

rs10s wont let you down, mind you rs30s are even stronger.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

My Fulcrum 7's are still as true as the day I got them and I've been over some seriously nasty potholes. Let me know if you need to borrow a spare wheel, I've got a front one lying around that I'm not using right now

 

[Mike!]

Another vote for Fulcrum 7, my bike came with them on and although i haven't done big mileage as yet they have survived some pretty big hits during my commute (when i have used the best bike for that!). Would like them to be a bit quieter on freewheel but that's my only complaint.

Thinking about upgrading them now to something lighter but not sure what to get myself yet!

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Another vote for Fulcrum 7, my bike came with them on and although i haven't done big mileage as yet they have survived some pretty big hits during my commute (when i have used the best bike for that!). Would like them to be a bit quieter on freewheel but that's my only complaint.

Thinking about upgrading them now to something lighter but not sure what to get myself yet!

My Fulcrum wheels (2012 model) are very quiet. I was told that the freewheel was going to be very noisy but it is just a gentle click.

 

[Mike!]

My Fulcrum wheels (2012 model) are very quiet. I was told that the freewheel was going to be very noisy but it is just a gentle click.

Mine are 2011 so maybe they changed it after complaints from riders going deaf?

 

[Mike!]

I also have to say it's the one thing putting me off from going to the Fulcrum Racing 3 (noise!) but if they have all changed then maybe they are an option....

 

[mr messy]

There seems to be raft of Shimano wheels within budget. Is there much difference between them?
Slightly concerned with the Fulcrums "click", given noises my joints and bones already make, could be deafening!!
Lifted from Ribble
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...-tri-fulcrum-racing-7-wheels-pair/fulcwhfr290
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs30-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr382
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs21-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr373
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs20-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr372
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs10-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr362
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...-30mm-bladed-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr204

 

[Deleted member 20519]

There seems to be raft of Shimano wheels within budget. Is there much difference between them?
Slightly concerned with the Fulcrums "click", given noises my joints and bones already make, could be deafening!!
Lifted from Ribble
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...-tri-fulcrum-racing-7-wheels-pair/fulcwhfr290
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs30-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr382
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs21-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr373
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs20-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr372
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...shimano-rs10-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr362
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...-30mm-bladed-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr204

On the CC Eccosse ride, did you remember that awful deafening clicking noise coming from my wheel? Exactly

 

[mr messy]

My Fulcrum 7's are still as true as the day I got them and I've been over some seriously nasty potholes. Let me know if you need to borrow a spare wheel, I've got a front one lying around that I'm not using right now

Cheers for offer Jaz, still got some indicator groove showing so hopefully got bit of time to sort out replacement.