Road Wheelsets - budget of ~£250

[dhd.evans]

My love affair with Fulcrum Racing 7s ended rather abruptly a few weeks ago when I filtering through traffic a ped stepped out between cars and we both went to ground. Although the front wheel got me home the LBS have told me it's a write-off. Cue swap to my singlespeed for the rest of the winter season.

Come March though i'm going to need a new set of wheels for my road bike (B'Twin Ultra 700AF). Because i'll not have to replace the drivetrain after the winter i can afford to spend a little more on wheels this year.

I'm looking at a budget of about £250 for a set of wheels. Brakes are direct-mount pivots so no need for disc brake silliness.

Anyone got recommendations?

 

[dan_bo]

Give Johnson's cycles in Stalybridge a ring

0161 304 8980

Yesterday picked up a set of Ambrosios on Miche with stainless spokes for half your budget. A steal in other words. Bits alone would set you back close to 250 notes and that's before the guy even turns a spoke key.

Whilst you're at it order a load of consumables 'cos you've just robbed him.

Thank me later.

 

[T4tomo]

I've just fitted the disc version of these (link to non disc)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/prime-pelot...speed-shimano?sku=100226609&source=igodigital
to my Cx/ gravel /winter steed. first impressions v good and hard to argue with £110.

£200 gets you fulcrum 5s, which are a step up from your 7s
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-5-lg-alloy-clincher-wheelset/
and they have red spoke nipples- what is not to like abut that?

 

[And]

We've had three sets of Cero wheels in the household and they've all been very good. I'm currently using these on my winter bike and they're great: https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/cero-ar24-evo-alloy-wheelset-2017
I have no connection to the company apart from being a satisfied customer.

 

[13 rider]

I run a set set of alex rims bought from superstar components for within your budget . I was told Alex rims where made of cheese done over 8000 miles so far so not bad for cheese . Superstar components have been used by a few of us on here and no issues I now of

 

[bpsmith]

Campag Zonda’s used to be the go to wheel at that price. They’re now about £60 more at Chain Reaction, but British Cycling membership halves that difference. Cracking wheels though.

I have also used Fulcrum Quattro’s and these can be had as low as £220 at Slanes Cycles presently. Slightly heavier wheels but are more aero.

 

[Soltydog]

Anyone got recommendations?

Have a word with
@Spoked Wheels & see what he can do re handbuilts at that price. IIRC my last pair were not much more & still going strong. I have 3 pairs of handbuilt wheels at the mo & these are by far the best

 

[Andrew_P]

We've had three sets of Cero wheels in the household and they've all been very good. I'm currently using these on my winter bike and they're great: https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/cero-ar24-evo-alloy-wheelset-2017
I have no connection to the company apart from being a satisfied customer.

My first set of these and like you I am impressed.

 

[Andrew_P]

Cero AR24 on special deal £189 that is a bargain, just came up on my Facebook.

 

[vickster]

Handbuilts from @Spoked Wheels. Bombproof

I was considering these for the potential n+1. I need more spokes than the mavics on it

https://spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s178p37...c-A291(28h)-F482(32h)-With-KINLIN-XR270-XR27R

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Have a word with
@Spoked Wheels & see what he can do re handbuilts at that price. IIRC my last pair were not much more & still going strong. I have 3 pairs of handbuilt wheels at the mo & these are by far the best

Hi Paul,

Good to hear the wheels are still going strong.... which ones are these?

 

[Tin Pot]

Scirocco

 

[Tin Pot]

Otherwise I'd be curious about Vision team 36:

https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/components/wheels-tyres/wheel-packages/

 

[Soltydog]

Hi Paul,

Good to hear the wheels are still going strong.... which ones are these?

The Miche hubs & red nipple ones. Wheels of choice on the Ti now, after I sold my carbon

 

[dhd.evans]

Thanks all; some good starting points. I'm intrigued by @Spoked Wheels and the potential for handbuilt wheels. They'll be going on the 'good' bike, as they say, so i can afford to splash out. My wife will never know the difference!