Shimano RS700

[fattony]

Hi

I missed out on a set of Shimano RS700 wheels which I was going to replace the stock wheels on my Giant Propel, from what I've read this would be a good upgrade, would anyone disagree with that?

I then googled to see how much they are new and found this website

https://www.bicyclesonlineshop.com/product/ultegra-rs700-c30-tl-road-wheelset/

Has anyone come across it before, it seems too cheap to be for a wheelset

Thanks

 

[Milkfloat]

Total scam - it is just a crappy wordpress site.

https://www.mtbr.com/threads/any-in...te&text=and it is a total,too good to be true.

 

[fattony]

Total scam - it is just a crappy wordpress site.

https://www.mtbr.com/threads/any-info-on-www-bicyclesonlineshop-com.1129661/#:~:text=www.bicyclesonlineshop.com is a fake website&text=and it is a total,too good to be true.

Wasnt sure if I was being an idiot and 1 wheel would have arrived or a scam, thanks for clarifying

 

[fattony]

So I have been having a look around and found the RS700 for a decent price, website is legit but would the wheels definitely fit the Giant Propel and would this be a worthwhile upgrade from the stock wheels?

please see attached, I’m intending to put the 25mm GP4000 tyres on them

Alternatively please suggest a wheelset worth of the upgrade, I could just get the front wheel buckle sorted but if there’s an upgrade I could do then I’m happy to

thanks

 

[jpj84]

They're an odd fit for a Propel - you have an aero frame, and they're very un-aero wheels. They'll work fine, but will look a bit out of place on the bike, and won't really exploit its main selling point.

Can you stretch to some Prime 50mm wheels? They're in the region of £500 I think. You're probably looking at paying at least that much for 'aero' wheels (i.e. those of depth 50mm or greater).

Or, you could ignore all that malarkey, and get the shimano wheels - their wheels are usually great, and will work perfectly well.

 

[fattony]

That’s great thanks, this is what I’m after some advice on what’s better, I’ve read the stock propel wheels aren’t that great and I have a buckle in the front wheel anyway so if I can find something that will fit with my 25mm GP4000 I’ll take it.

do you have a link to the prime 50mm wheels your proposing or is it this

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/prime-rr-5...sLWShXyR6i_IdeC0k1xoCf4UQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Cross winds will be a nightmare won’t they, carbon bike carbon wheels?