New wheelset

[pclay]

I have a Cannondale synapse carbon disc Di2 that came with Mavic Aksium stock wheels.

I have had the bike for 18 months, and I would like to upgrade the wheels. As wheels can be purchased on the cycle 2 work schme *whcih is currently open with my employer), I am considering the following wheel sets:

Fulcrum Racing 4 DB (£350) not yet released.

https://www.evanscycles.com/fulcrum...E0r0qNU0vXkvTOVMUliQ2eYWsC9xa2ixoCjGoQAvD_BwE




Mavic Kysreum Elite disc 2018 (c£520)

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Mavic-Ksyrium-Elite-Disc-UST-Road-Wheels-2018_112157.htm

or the 2017 version can be had for £480 from Sigma sport


I really feel that a saving 300ish grams off the wheel set would make a real difference to the handling and feel of the bike, and even better if I can get a hearty discount as well.

I recently changed from the 2.2kg stock wheelset on my CX bike to a 1872g wheelset and the difference was night and day.

 

[crazyjoe101]

I don't really see any reason not to go for the higher end option as long as money isn't a big issue because you don't have to worry about rim wear and you want something to match the spec on the bike.

Now admittedly I don't know a huge amount about disc wheelsets but you can't go wrong with the ksyriums, I was looking into the Mavic range last year when I was researching for a possible build that got shelved.

 

[Elybazza61]

I'd get the newer Mavics being tubeless compatible and they come with tyres.

 

[huwsparky]

I'd get the newer Mavics being tubeless compatible and they come with tyres.

They do, but they are rubbish.

 

[pclay]

Thanks, I ended up getting the Mavic ksyrium pro for £630. These ones:

https://www.evanscycles.com/mavic-k...700c-road-clincher-wts-wheelset-2017-EV287156

Now I am trying to figure out how to convert them to QR. There is absolutely no information out the on how to convert axles, or what adapters are required.