Crosser X-pert hybrid wheels

[Soltydog]

I need to buy a new rear wheel for my hybrid & came across these, which seem reasonable, but are they a good buy? or can i get better quality for a similar price?

TIA

 

[jpembroke]

Very cheap. Perhaps too cheap. And heavy too. Certainly don't believe they'd stand up to the rigours of cyclocross as stated on the website. I'd avoid them and spend a bit more; maybe get some Aksiums. Even Shimano R500s or Fulcrum 7s would be a better bet.

 

[Soltydog]

Very cheap. Perhaps too cheap. And heavy too. Certainly don't believe they'd stand up to the rigours of cyclocross as stated on the website. I'd avoid them and spend a bit more; maybe get some Aksiums. Even Shimano R500s or Fulcrum 7s would be a better bet.

Don't want to spend too much as it's for a cheap hybrid that isn't worth a fortune anyway. Weight's not too much of an issue either (apart from my 16 stone
I bought some new wheels for my road bike earlier this year & was advised against the Aksiums & R500s in favour of FSA RD60s, due to strength of wheels carrying my weight

 

[jpembroke]

Really, I'd avoid those wheels especially if strength is an issue. If you think Aksiums aren't up to the job then these definitely won't be. As I say, I've ridden 3 seasons of cyclocross on the same pair of Aksiums and they are still as smooth and true as the day I bought them.

 

[hodsgod]

Aksium will cost what £150? half the price of an average new Hybrid bike.

Do you have a decathlon near you? They do a full range of cheap to expensive wheels, £44 to £300 per set.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/road-wheels-825914/

 

[jpembroke]

You can get Aksiums for £115 from Ribble. Only £25 more than the wheels in question.

 

[Steve Austin]

them crosser wheels are really heavy. too heavy for any roadbike. the front wheel is at least a lb heavier than it should be.

considering you can get RS10's for an extra £30 that weigh 600g less at crc these are terrible value.

Wheels should be the lightest part of any bike.

 

[jpembroke]

What Steve Austin says

 

[Soltydog]

Ok, I've been convinced that these wheels are not the way to go The RRP is £80, but I can get them for £45, so the options listed above are a little more than an extra £30
I'll have to hang on till next pay day & buy something of suitable quality.
Thanks for all the replies guys