Fulcrum 3 or ksyrium elite

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gb155

gb155

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Thanks all

One last question, if I could afford to get the SL's, would there be much point over the elites for simply doing a few 40 mile weekend rides and sportifes?
 

jayonabike

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Thanks all

One last question, if I could afford to get the SL's, would there be much point over the elites for simply doing a few 40 mile weekend rides and sportifes?
I can only compare my SL's to the Fulcrum 3's, and yes I would say they were worth the extra £
 

smokeysmoo

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I had the SL's, and they're an awesome wheel.

BUT, you might want to consider the re-build costs when you need rims. My LBS won't do the SL's in store, he sends them to Mavic, (apparently they're a bugger to do). This means more downtime, (if no spare wheels), and also high cost. I was quoted approx. £200 for a new rim being done!

Although knowing you Gaz you won't have them long enough to consider needing new rims anyway :whistle::tongue:
 
Campag Neutron.

Just to give you even more of an unhelpful choice.

Whichever you choose (by which I mean the Campags) you'll love them.

You know I'm right, even though i have no idea what the question was.

No wonder our jails are so full!
 

jdtate101

Ex-Fatman
Or for a little bit more cash you could go for a set of Dura-Ace C24's. Very light and stiff, fantastic climbing wheels @ 1400g a pair. I picked up a secondhand set from a guy on CC here for £400 ish.
 

Crimmey

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I've tried virtually everything out there and they are all much of a muchness except some are more of an expensive muchness :smile: If spending the extra will make you feel better and ride harder then why not. I've made that 'mistake' in the past and the effect wears off quite quickly. I'd recommend a wheelset with lots of spokes, should be ok with 24 front ( more if you get a really light rim) and 28/32 rear on a Stans/velocity/MavicOP/H+ rim. If you are buying with the thought of selling the wheelset at a later date then get your big name options as already suggested.
 
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gb155

gb155

Fan Boy No More.
I've tried virtually everything out there and they are all much of a muchness except some are more of an expensive muchness :smile: If spending the extra will make you feel better and ride harder then why not. I've made that 'mistake' in the past and the effect wears off quite quickly. I'd recommend a wheelset with lots of spokes, should be ok with 24 front ( more if you get a really light rim) and 28/32 rear on a Stans/velocity/MavicOP/H+ rim. If you are buying with the thought of selling the wheelset at a later date then get your big name options as already suggested.
Cheers crimster, looks like the elites offer the best bang for buck and look sweeeeeet too, I had ksyrium Equipe on my madone and really had no complaints, so I guess it makes sense :biggrin:
 
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