Mavic Or Shimano wheels .?

[gmw492]

I know it's all aesthetics, but I really like the look of Campagnolo Khamsin G3's. They're also on offer at wiggle right now.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-khamsin-asymmetric-g3-wheelset/

I've seen the Zondas on offer too at wiggle

 

[simongt]

I've recently replaced the rims on my commuter / tourer with the Mavic 317. A good rim, but as noted, a sod for fitting tyres onto - !

The tyres I use by choice on these rims are 26 x 1.25 Schwalbe Marathons. Recommended by a respected cycle dealer and in two years and several thousand miles commuting, only two punctures; but both slow, enough to get home on without stopping for a fix. However, I do appreciate, as everyone else should, that tyres, like saddles, are a very personal thing and there is no 'right' tyre for everyone - !

 

[Racing roadkill]

I prefer the cone and cup hubs, which are favoured by Shimano, but I prefer the quality feel and build of Mavics. I wouldn't fancy a winter season on Shimano's either.

 

[Justinslow]

Have a look at Superstar Components Pave 28s. I have a pair and they feel as good as £700 Mavic Ksyrium SLs. They also only cost £190-£200, well worth it.
http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/pave-28-ultra-11speed-wheelset-2024.htm

Thanks for the tip, I've just purchased some Superstar components wheels although I went for the "Elite 30 ultra" set, they look fantastic!

 

[SamR]

Thanks for the tip, I've just purchased some Superstar components wheels although I went for the "Elite 30 ultra" set, they look fantastic!

Congrats! Let us all know how you get on.

 

[Justinslow]

Congrats! Let us all know how you get on.

Will do, have started a thread in "reviews"! Cheers.

 

[NorthernSky]

hi
are the fulcrum racing 7 good?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fulcrum-racing-7-lg-wheelset-2016/rp-prod126870

(fulcrum seem to be making the rim wider for 25c tyres on their range)
or was looking at the mavic aksium

 

[vickster]

Good in what way? Are you replacing knackered wheels and what?

I've the campagnolo khamsin (equivalent to the 7, but usually cheaper, campag make the fulcrums) on one bike and the fulcrum 5 on another. I'd say they roll well. That said they aren't over blessed with spokes so depends how heavy you are and whether carrying luggage on a rack

 

[NorthernSky]

replacing old shimano basic wheels that are bit knackered
its for club runs
could maybe extend to the fulcrum 5s

 

[vickster]

The 5s are lighter and roll better on a roadbike I'd say. With good tyres of course

Hunt around, often good prices on last year's models e.g. http://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CPGD4dyjsMgCFYQsFgodqSMHhA

And don't forget quidco

 

[Racing roadkill]

I'm just swapping my BTWIN 520 back to some generic RSJ's and 28's, for the winter. I'll get some Carbon Mavic's, and call them my Christmas present, to me. Keep 'em nice for when the weather is good.

 

[NorthernSky]

the mavic aksium and fulcrum 7/5 seem to be advertised as a winter wheel
i'll be using them year round for everything. only have the one bike so

I've signed up for quidco but cant get my head around it just yet

 

[vickster]

It's fine all year round, forget the marketing that encourages you to have multiple wheels. Winter means it should be harder wearing