Wheel upgrade advice

[Bill-H]

I have brought a Planet X commuter London road bike with SRAM 22 rival Gearing and avid bb7 disc brakes it comes with Planet X CX Disc Alloy Clincher Wheelset with 35 mm tyres takes some work up the hills any advice on minimum size tyres it will take
I love the ride but also thinking about buying new wheel set for long rides and leaving as is for commute any suggestions

 

[Citius]

Not trying to be difficult Bill, but fitness will get you up hills far quicker than any marginal upgrade to wheels or tyres. I'd be inclined to stick with it. Having said that, any upgrade will be a compromise between the money you are prepared to spend and the (fractional) improvement you might get.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

It's a 10kg bike and as above ^

 

[Bill-H]

Yep I have a focus Cayo I used for Lejog last year however at moment I can't ride it long distance due to lower back so the commuter is promoted to long rides as it's more comfortable ride position I am just thinking of reducing wheel weight yes I know body weight and hill reps are the true answer

 

[Citius]

Yep I have a focus Cayo I used for Lejog last year however at moment I can't ride it long distance due to lower back so the commuter is promoted to long rides as it's more comfortable ride position I am just thinking of reducing wheel weight yes I know body weight and hill reps are the true answer

It's probably possible to buy a set of wheels which will make your bike significantly lighter. But we're talking mucho wedge for that kind of weight saving. And a big weight saving might only get you up said hills 1-2 seconds quicker with a tail-wind. Cheaper wheels may save you less weight - but the less you save, the less you notice - and therefore the more money you effectively waste.

 

[Bill-H]

Yep think just go for thinner tyres and hopefully back will be ready to get on my focus next year and REALLY notice the weight loss on hills