Wheels

[cookiemonster]

I want to get new wheels for my steed soon. I have a max budget of £250. Any advice folks? Ta.

 

[palinurus]

What sort of use? What are you replacing?

For general riding around I have the LBS build me some wheels, e.g. Mavic open pro rims on 105 hubs, however everytime I've done this I've either been upgrading some cheapish wheelsets or building a bike from scratch. I don't race, except 'cross.

Going from something like a set of Shimano R500s I find them a considerable improvement, but I don't know how they stack up against the more performance oriented budget wheelsets.

 

[cookiemonster]

I'm replacing the wheels that came with my bike when I bought it 15 or so months ago so i'm upgrading from cheap wheelsets. It is for general use, commuting as well as going out on weekly/twice weekly 40-60 mile rides.

 

[palinurus]

In which case I'll stand by my original recommendation.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I'd go with Easton EA50 SLs, low weight for the price, mildly aero and slightly sexy. Well reviewed in C+.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Easton_EA50_SL_Road_Bike_Wheelset/5360036597/

 

[montage]

can the budget be stretched? http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPFUR3C/fulcrum-racing-3-clincher-wheels

 

[kfinlay]

or how about http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...te-Bracciano-Clincher-Wheels-Pair/PROLWHFR280 lower than budget and very well reviewed.

 

[PpPete]

In which case I'll stand by my original recommendation.

Seconded. OpenPro on 105 is what I have - although I built my own.
Parker have them at a good price in their handbuilt section if your LBS doesnt build wheels.

Stong enough for commuting ... sometimes put CX tyres on mine and take them off-road for a bit of fun, did a 1000 mile tour on them this year with 25 mm tyres, but plenty quick enough for a club run.