What are the genereal thoughts on these? I ask because I've been given conflicting advice.
The Pro shop where I bought my bike went a great way to explain why wheels were the most important component on a bike and you should invest as much as you can. My bike came with Mavic rims and Shimano hub so they recommened replacing it like for like or slightly upgrading it.
A local bike repair shop said that was nonsense. A basic Raleigh wheel would be perfectly fine for commuting and Sunday riding and the difference (weight, durability etc.) between a £55 off the shelf Raleigh wheel was neglible from a £100+ branded wheel, you're essentially paying for the labels.
For a Spec. Tricross, BTW. The rear wheel is slightly pancaked/elliptical, I probably buckled it on a pot hole. Its ridable but I'm told its unlikely that it can be trued. Its getting a little uncomfortable bouncing up and down - I have a slight ache in my back that isn't going away.
What sayeth thou?
The Pro shop where I bought my bike went a great way to explain why wheels were the most important component on a bike and you should invest as much as you can. My bike came with Mavic rims and Shimano hub so they recommened replacing it like for like or slightly upgrading it.
A local bike repair shop said that was nonsense. A basic Raleigh wheel would be perfectly fine for commuting and Sunday riding and the difference (weight, durability etc.) between a £55 off the shelf Raleigh wheel was neglible from a £100+ branded wheel, you're essentially paying for the labels.
For a Spec. Tricross, BTW. The rear wheel is slightly pancaked/elliptical, I probably buckled it on a pot hole. Its ridable but I'm told its unlikely that it can be trued. Its getting a little uncomfortable bouncing up and down - I have a slight ache in my back that isn't going away.
What sayeth thou?