Fulcrum 5 vs 7

[User6179]

I can't remember 100% (and Mrs Kes is out on the bike so can't check atm) but I'm fairly certain they are J-bend spokes. The bearings are the usual Fulcrum sealed cartridge bearings.

Thanks , I find I am to heavy for J- bend/low spoke count wheels , they look quite good as well

 

[vickster]

For now you could just squirrel away any money that you would have been spending on bike bits, maybe in a savings account for the interest, and then when you're back in the saddle there'll be a nice fat wedge - shopping time!

Hahaha interest on savings, what's that? Lucky to get 2% max

 

[winjim]

Hahaha interest on savings, what's that? Lucky to get 2% max

Oh yeah, maybe wait till the economic recovery kicks in

 

[vickster]

Or just spend it all now!!

 

[vickster]

The fulcrum 5s are now on the Pearson and the Omega/tiagra hub wheels on the Genesis. Of course, now the copper beauty needs better wheels, was rather nicer to ride with the fulcrums of course! I don't really want to spend as much as 2014 fulcrum 5 money right now, so what else might feel better?

These look to be heavily discounted, any good? http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...e=Googlebase&gclid=CLigvLKti78CFevpwgodeyAAJQ

The white would look very pretty

Or the rs31? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-rs31-road-bike-wheelset/rp-prod109980

Or something else up to max £150? Has to take a SRAM cassette

I am not the lightest and generally ride on rubbish road surfaces!

 

[Cyclist33]

RS31s are heavy although if they're like the RS30's, very well made.

Campag Vento perhaps? There are one or two variants aesthetically to choose from..?

 

[vickster]

I should ponder this with my sensible head on, as I will have a 2k dental bill this year

 

[Cyclist33]

I should ponder this with my sensible head on, as I will have a 2k dental bill this year

**** that... you just custom built a fantastic steel bike, it deserves that wheel investment

 

[Cyclist33]

(PS - more photies of it, please)

 

[vickster]

But I need to be able to chew the jelly babies too while riding it . I'll see what the birthday fairy brings next month

 

[vickster]

Here you are, just for you
( not great I'm afraid)

 

[Cyclist33]

Very lovely!

 

[Cyclist33]

I can see why you have it but I would love to see it in the flesh without mudguards or a rack.

(And ride off on it.)

 

[vickster]

It is the practical bike. The rack is a recent addition. The carbon pave is the naked bike when I don't need stuff!

Unfortunately it would be a little small for you...and the saddle would cripple! It's bad enough for me, but getting better, fortunately as it cost £££ as I had to have a grey one!!

 

[Cyclist33]

It is the practical bike. The rack is a recent addition. The carbon pave is the naked bike when I don't need stuff!

That, too, I would gladly borrow on an agreeably permanent basis!