Alexvs
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Milton Keynes
Hi,
Firstly I know this is yet another "which wheelset thread" and I've read the others and posted in one but as my requirements are probably different to the OP of that thread I decided to delete that post and start a new thread. Currently I ride the stock DT Swiss Axxis 2.0 wheels (I believe they are) and over the last 17 months they've been good and are still rolling after hitting something through a submerged road crossing which dented the rear rim. I've continued riding on it as never had the money at the time to replace it but my LBS checked it for me and advised it's safe to ride.
So I want a set which will stand up to the regular wear and tear of our roads, be good for climbing (out of the saddle occasionally) and for distance rides. I'm doing London to Brighton and back in a couple of weeks with some friends (not the official one) and then the Dunwich Dynamo in July. I'm not a racer but my pace is always improving and most of my riding is done on a weekend around the villages of Beds, Bucks and Northants within about 40 miles of Milton Keynes. Oh and I'm ~70kg.
I've read up plenty about the Fulcrum 3's and Shimano RS80 C24's as they seem to get the most mention but read some threads around various forums saying one or the other flex while climbing out of the saddle. Is this something I need to worry about at my weight? Are there any others I should consider that will be within my budget and improve on what I've got? I'm hoping On One still have the RS80's at £330 tomorrow and they're not just in their bank holiday deal as I get paid tomorrow and want to hopefully order then. I can also get the Fulcrum 3's for £324 so it's like for like near enough. I've considered hand built but would like to get them before June 8th which is why I'm going for off the shelf.
Your help is appreciated and sorry for the long background
Firstly I know this is yet another "which wheelset thread" and I've read the others and posted in one but as my requirements are probably different to the OP of that thread I decided to delete that post and start a new thread. Currently I ride the stock DT Swiss Axxis 2.0 wheels (I believe they are) and over the last 17 months they've been good and are still rolling after hitting something through a submerged road crossing which dented the rear rim. I've continued riding on it as never had the money at the time to replace it but my LBS checked it for me and advised it's safe to ride.
So I want a set which will stand up to the regular wear and tear of our roads, be good for climbing (out of the saddle occasionally) and for distance rides. I'm doing London to Brighton and back in a couple of weeks with some friends (not the official one) and then the Dunwich Dynamo in July. I'm not a racer but my pace is always improving and most of my riding is done on a weekend around the villages of Beds, Bucks and Northants within about 40 miles of Milton Keynes. Oh and I'm ~70kg.
I've read up plenty about the Fulcrum 3's and Shimano RS80 C24's as they seem to get the most mention but read some threads around various forums saying one or the other flex while climbing out of the saddle. Is this something I need to worry about at my weight? Are there any others I should consider that will be within my budget and improve on what I've got? I'm hoping On One still have the RS80's at £330 tomorrow and they're not just in their bank holiday deal as I get paid tomorrow and want to hopefully order then. I can also get the Fulcrum 3's for £324 so it's like for like near enough. I've considered hand built but would like to get them before June 8th which is why I'm going for off the shelf.
Your help is appreciated and sorry for the long background
