Which wheelset

[Dean Lewis]

Hi,
Can anyone give advice on wheelset, i'm torn between..Fulcrum Racing Zero 2010 or Mavic Cosmic Carbon SL 2010 both are priced similar Mavic a bit heavier but would this really matter. I will be using them on my Viner Perfecta for Sportives and Triathlons
Thanks

 

[Dean Lewis]

Hi,
Can anyone give advice on wheelset, i'm torn between..Fulcrum Racing Zero 2010 or Mavic Cosmic Carbon SL 2010 both are priced similar Mavic a bit heavier but would this really matter. I will be using them on my Viner Perfecta for Sportives and Triathlons
Thanks

 

[Cranks]

The Mavics are a timetrial set, nice and aero. The Fulcrums are a lightweight climbing set. What is your priority?
Beware, the Mavics will be very affected by crosswinds whatever you use them for.

 

[Cranks]

The Mavics are a timetrial set, nice and aero. The Fulcrums are a lightweight climbing set. What is your priority?
Beware, the Mavics will be very affected by crosswinds whatever you use them for.

 

[Dean Lewis]

Probably be doing more sportive than triathlon!

 

[Dean Lewis]

Probably be doing more sportive than triathlon!

 

[Cranks]

Out of the 2, Fulcrums.

Or, you could go for a semi-aero rim, not as deep as the Mavic and use for both?

 

[_Jafski]

I would have to agree with Cranks and go with the Racing Zeros, they are a fantastic pair of wheels

 

[simon walsh]

It really depends on what type of roads you are doing. If it is really hilly around where you cycle then go for the Zero's if it's not then the Mavics will be the best and will be faster. Aero most of the time out weigh the weight saving unless you are going slowly below 12 mph so I have read.

 

[beancounter]

How about the Easton EA90 SLX.

http://www.twenty3conline.co.uk/ind...category_id=8&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=11

bc

 

[kfinlay]

Thats a fair bit of money to spend on wheels, personally I've seriously consider some handbuilt build wheels from www.wheelsmith.co.uk rather than factory builds. Nothing wrong with the Fulcrums or Mavics but you'll get some sound advice from wheelsmith and wheels that fit your needs perfectly.
HTH