Part time cyclist
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I think I need to replace my standard specialised Sirrus Alex rims with something what do people recommend I was thinking of Mavic cxp22 ???
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I replaced my Sirrus wheels with Mavic Aksium. I've got a new set to hand for my Kinesis and the shortlist to that was Aksiums again (IME solid wheels and I could get this years (2011) model (or is that last years 
) for a fairly good price, the others on the list were Fulcrums 7 and 5's (great reviews too and the 7's were the same price as the Aksiums on ribble) and Planet X Model B (cheapest and lightest). In the end I opted for the Model B's, they had some good and bad reviews so I'll see 
) for a fairly good price, the others on the list were Fulcrums 7 and 5's (great reviews too and the 7's were the same price as the Aksiums on ribble) and Planet X Model B (cheapest and lightest). In the end I opted for the Model B's, they had some good and bad reviews so I'll see 
PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
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- Walsall, West Mids.
I had the CXP 22s on my Secteur as standard, they seem strong... But light they aint!
The general opinion for budget wheels seems to be Fuulcrum Racing 7s, Mavic Aksiums or the Shimano RS10 /20/ 30 depending on your budget.
Have a look here for starters, then shop around for the bst price (Though Merlin are usually cheapest - you might find somewhere with a special on)
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Wheels/Road+Wheels/Factory+Road+Wheels/list.htm
PS- I have replaced the CXP22 with shimano R500s, they are lighter but not as strong and I can fell a bit of slex when out of the saddle and giving it some. I am 90Kg though!
The general opinion for budget wheels seems to be Fuulcrum Racing 7s, Mavic Aksiums or the Shimano RS10 /20/ 30 depending on your budget.
Have a look here for starters, then shop around for the bst price (Though Merlin are usually cheapest - you might find somewhere with a special on)
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Wheels/Road+Wheels/Factory+Road+Wheels/list.htm
PS- I have replaced the CXP22 with shimano R500s, they are lighter but not as strong and I can fell a bit of slex when out of the saddle and giving it some. I am 90Kg though!
the_mikey
Legendary Member
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- South Gloucestershire
Fulcrum racing 7's are bombproof, my only grip with them is the decals clash with anything that isn't silver, white, black or red. 
jonathanw
Chorlton and the Wheelies
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- The Frozen North
+1 for fulcrums - the Racing 5's are very strong and light
Sorry, no experience of the CXP's so can't really answer the OP question
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Part time cyclist
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PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
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- Walsall, West Mids.
They are up the loft now, but about to be re-fitted for the bad weather. Im saving the R500s (and the dura aces on the Roubaix) for the nicer weather.
looe
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- Looe, Cornwall
Hope Hoops is the way to go. Excellent wheels
PpPete
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- Chandler's Ford
I'd be very tempted by Hope Hoops if I was in the market for some racy wheels.
My handbuilts are on Hope Pro 3 hubs and they are GORGEOUS. The bearings seem to roll way better than any of the Shimano offerings I've had before. And the noise from the rear hub when freewheeling has settled to a gentle purr - just loud enough to alert errant pedestrians on the few shared use paths I use.
My handbuilts are on Hope Pro 3 hubs and they are GORGEOUS. The bearings seem to roll way better than any of the Shimano offerings I've had before. And the noise from the rear hub when freewheeling has settled to a gentle purr - just loud enough to alert errant pedestrians on the few shared use paths I use.
uphillstruggler
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Hello Hlab.
If you don't mind me asking, how are you getting on with the model b's?
I'm looking for an upgrade to the stock giant wheels and wondered how these perform.
Cheers
If you don't mind me asking, how are you getting on with the model b's?
I'm looking for an upgrade to the stock giant wheels and wondered how these perform.
Cheers
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Mine are still sitting in the box, I'm battering old wheels over the winter first. I got them for Christmas mainly on the review of my brother he bought them and has been very impressed with their weight and robustness (given he's a few stone heavier than me
).
uphillstruggler
Guru
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- Half way there
Thanks Hlab.
I will keep checking the reviews.
I will keep checking the reviews.
brockers
Senior Member
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- hollowed out volcano
I have some model Bs. They're fine for what they are and what they cost (except that on my first outing with them I didn't set the quick release up properly, and ended up mashing my chain, hanger and Chorus rear mech. Ach. The wheel trued up ok afterwards mind). For most riding I've gone back to decent 32 spoke bog-standards because the ride is more plush and just as fast, if not faster (though I rarely bother with computers these days, so that's a qualitative assessment). At the end of the day they're ok budget wheels and do the job of spinning round and round like any wheel should.
