Shimano R500s - what to replace them with?

[DCBassman]

Not aiming to upgrade, but as far as I can see, these are out of production, so what would be the ideal replacement? They are quite worn rim-wise, otherwise I'm happy with them.

I'm completely new to this road bike stuff, so what say you, CCers?

 

[Spiderweb]

Replace them with R501's available for £69.99/set Sky blue or green decals only. Excellent entry level wheels and a great price.
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WPSHWH501/shimano-wh-501clincher-wheelset

 

[DCBassman]

And presumably (remember, I know nozzing, nozzing...) they will be OK with the eight speed gears, or to put it another way, apart from the model number, they are pretty much identical?

 

[cyberknight]

And presumably (remember, I know nozzing, nozzing...) they will be OK with the eight speed gears, or to put it another way, apart from the model number, they are pretty much identical?

Ran a set with 8 speed , now 10 speed on my current commuter.

 

[DCBassman]

Excellent, thanks for the replies!

 

[gbb]

Id suggest 501s too. Got 500s, perfect wheels for the money and circ I read somewhere they're almost exactly the same as 500s barring the stickers.