Shimano R500 30mm, cheapest?

[PLuKE]

I am currently looking for some Shimano R500 30mm wheelset to replace my Alexrims Race24 with tiagra hubs.

Cheapest I found was £88 from Ribble Cycles.

Thanks
Luke

 

[vickster]

Can get the 501 for £70, not sure what the difference is, upgraded hub according to professor google

Quidco from merlin too

http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-r501-wheels-49086.html

Are you sure these are really an upgrade, are the current wheels worn out?

 

[PLuKE]

Thanks, but looking at the 30mm rim depth.

The current wheels having worn out no, around 350-370miles on then at present. I wanted something lighter and look good to with the 30mm depth.

Luke

 

[vickster]

Thanks, but looking at the 30mm rim depth.

The current wheels having worn out no, around 350-370miles on then at present. I wanted something lighter and look good to with the 30mm depth.

Luke

The ribble ones are r501

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...-30mm-bladed-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr204

 

[PLuKE]

There the ones I posted the link to, I wanted to know if that's the cheapest place? Seem a good deal but cheaper is always good!

 

[vickster]

You didn't post a link, I did!?

 

[PLuKE]

I forgot to add the link! In my defence I did said Ribble Cycles.

There is no real info on the Alexrims.

Luke

 

[vickster]

They're just stock rims generally found on specialized bikes

Not sure there'll be a great benefit with entry level Shimanos unless you like the deeper rim specifically. Get decent tyres too

 

[Cyclist33]

I forgot to add the link! In my defence I did said Ribble Cycles.

There is no real info on the Alexrims.

Luke

The Alex website has (some) wheelset specs...

 

[Cyclist33]

But I don't know if R501s are a big upgrade and I'd be genuinely surprised if the Alex ones have genuinely worn out already.

Vision Team 30s can be had for around £200, 30mm rim depth and bloody quick wheels - mine weigh 1770g (1010 rear, 760 front).

Mind you there are always deals to be had with wheels... I got some Shimano RS30s a couple of years ago which while not exactly light (about 2k the pair), looked truly great and rode stiff and quick especially on flats and downhill. RS31s are 100g lighter.