What new wheels for Boardman Road Team Carbon 2014

What new wheels for Boardman Road Team Carbon 2014

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240Cup

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629 posts

189 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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So after a not so good day yesterday (first big crash ever on a slippy road when front wheel went out from under me on braking and then a puncture on the way back) I feel like treating my bike to some upgrades ..

First thoughts are some decent wheels. A pal says now that the bike is properly set up for me following my bike fit, new wheels will make the biggest noticeable difference to how it rides and overall performance.

Or is the money required to change the wheels better invested towards a new bike ... man maths at work :-)

Haven't a clue where to start ...

NatAsp

175 posts

127 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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Depends what type of riding you do / what you're trying to acheive

240Cup

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629 posts

189 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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30 - 50 mile rides twice a week - mainly on the flat and against the clock ...

bakerstreet

4,755 posts

164 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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budget is the best place to start.

Shimano RS81s always get good reviews and cost £350 ish, but tyres can also make a niteable difference. Something decent like the Conti GP4000S are around £60 for a pair.

Dannbodge

2,160 posts

120 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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Get something with a larger section rim if only riding on the flat.
Weight won't be a massive concern if you're not doing much climbing.

I replaced the wheels on my Cube with some Fulcrum Racing Quattros.
They are pretty light, have a 35mm deep section (so look quite good and has small aero benefits) and were pretty cheap <£200.

They made a massive difference in the performance of the bike (how it rode/got up to speed etc), coupled with some decent tyres (conti grand prix)
The sound of deeper section wheels is incredible too.

Edited by Dannbodge on Monday 9th January 15:03

Barchettaman

6,282 posts

131 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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Bad luck on the crash.

Those Fulcrums are a lovely wheel and great value.

rs4al

925 posts

164 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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I stuck some mavic krysium elites on my old Boardman, transformed the bike, they come complete with tyres, which are ok.

Matt_N

8,900 posts

201 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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What's on it now and what is the budget?

240Cup

Original Poster:

629 posts

189 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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Its got Mavic CXP22 on there - came with the bike.

If it makes a noticeable difference I would be happy to pay 250 / 350 for a decent set of wheels/tyres

Black can man

31,816 posts

167 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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I have DT Swiss R24's on mine Cheap as chips , bloody sturdy as well as clicky as hell.


Had them on for over a year now with no issues & i'm a big lump too.


https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=...

mcelliott

8,626 posts

180 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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A bit of budget creep but a really good wheel set with a big saving.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-rs81-c35-carbon-cl...

Pot Odds

287 posts

235 months

Wednesday 11th January 2017
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I upgraded the CXP22's on my Boardman Road Comp to Fulcrum Racing 5 LG's wearing Continental 4 Seasons in a 25c. Been very happy with them - felt like an upgrade but not too expensive at around £150 for the wheels and you can pick up a pair of 4 seasons for £55 if you shop around.

The 5's have a more audible free hub noise which I like although one of my riding buddies hates it as he can hear when im freewheeling behind him when he's taking his turn at the front. I had to replace the free hub bearings after just over a year with moderate use but other than that they've stood up well. I'm now running this setup as my winter bike having upgraded to a Boardman SLS as my 1st carbon bike which is awesome (can't wait for summer) - this cycling larks more expensive than golf !


Matt_N

8,900 posts

201 months

Thursday 12th January 2017
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Zonda C17 would be a good bet, here at £324 http://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-wheels/campagn...

Modern wide profile, will offer more comfort than those C35s, which tbf are now pretty old hat with a narrow rim and no descernable aero benefit from a 35mm profile.

Or a bit less at £194 currently but a very similar wheelset is the Fulcrum Racing Quattro LG, same width as the Zonda, bit heavier but you could use the money saved to get some light tubes, tyres and skewers http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fulcrum-racing-...

Some other options here too: http://www.cyclist.co.uk/reviews/763/best-cheap-bi...

ALawson

7,814 posts

250 months

Thursday 12th January 2017
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If going factory these are pretty good and tubeless ready.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-ultegra...

Only issue with a lot of all the factory wheels is replacement rims when they wear out, if you go hand built then they can be kept running forever, unless you bugger the hubs. One of my local shops reckon there is a route to the Fulcrum/Campag rim factory in Solvenia where you can get replacement aluminium rims for sensible money.

Lots on here have gone handbuilt route, I have and struggle with the concept of buying factory wheels again (unless Fulcrum 7's for winter wheels). Even for winter wheels I will probably get some Borg 31's and then some of his BORG50 deep carbons for summer.

Could always go for these.

22mm deep.

http://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/road-rim-b...

31mm deep

http://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/road-rim-b...

Lightweight(ish) not tubeless ready and 90kg limit.

http://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/road-rim-b...

Your Dad

1,925 posts

182 months

Thursday 12th January 2017
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ALawson said:
Could always go for these.

22mm deep.

http://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/road-rim-b...
Width, depth and spoke bed measurement identical to Cero AR22 (£255 with a pair of Conti tyres included), which are also available in 24F/28R and use Sapim spokes.

Surprised nobody has mention Hunt yet.

ALawson

7,814 posts

250 months

Thursday 12th January 2017
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True YourDad, I did look at them, but from memory didn't like the hubs also doesn't some of the feedback question the build quality consistency. (I know plenty of people are happy with them).

Matt_N

8,900 posts

201 months

Thursday 12th January 2017
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ALawson said:
True YourDad, I did look at them, but from memory didn't like the hubs also doesn't some of the feedback question the build quality consistency. (I know plenty of people are happy with them).
Both wheelsets, the Borg and Cero are built up around a Kinlin rim (as are many wheelsets in this price range), as you say the main difference is the hub and the Miche ones are a really good budget hubset with big bearings and axles. The Cero are built up with cheap Chinese ones and that's where the issues of durability come from I'd say.

I am a fan of handbuilts, owning 3 pairs and a pair of 303 tubs.

For £300ish you could also probably squeeze in a nice build of something like:

H Plus Son Archetype (25mm deep, 23mm external width) - pair £110
Miche Primato 20/24 hubs - pair £75
Sapim Race / Laser spokes - around £1 each
Built up by a shop £30-45 a wheel

You could chop £20-30 out by going for a pair of Kinlin rims.

freakynessless

473 posts

181 months

Friday 13th January 2017
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Another vote here for Campag Zonda's.
This is my 2014 BTC wearing a new shiney set of Zonda's from July 2015 - please excuse the mudguards!
They're wrapped in 25mm Conti GP4000S2 tyres which are brilliant!
I bought them from Wiggle - £243 for the wheels and £63 for the tyres. Although looking now, the wheels do seem a lot more expensive. That being said, I'd still probably buy them again if I was looking around this price range. They've been brilliant all round and make a real difference to the Boardman.


Bugger! picture is too bif to upload.

Edited by freakynessless on Friday 13th January 13:49

240Cup

Original Poster:

629 posts

189 months

Friday 13th January 2017
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all really useful many thanks all.

@pot odds, what was the biggest difference you noticed going from the Team to the SLS?

Pot Odds

287 posts

235 months

Sunday 15th January 2017
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240Cup said:
all really useful many thanks all.

@pot odds, what was the biggest difference you noticed going from the Team to the SLS?
It was a road 'comp' to SLS upgrade - therefore main difference being aluminium frame to carbon. It was also a change from sram apex double tap to ultegra - I had initially wanted to stay SRAM but decided not to let it stop me buying the bike and have easily adapted.

I got the 2014/15 SLS 9.2 which is full Ultegra including Ultegra wheels. I would have gone for the 9.4 which came with Di2 but they had all sizes apart from mine !

I bought the bike last autumn so only got a couple of months use out of it before hopping back on the Comp and MTB for winter duties. I found the SLS a lot stiffer than the comp which seemed to translate into a more powerful climb. I'm very happy with it so far.

The SLS is meant to be a little more comfort orientated than the SLR. Its by no means a domane in terms of comfort but I had chance to squeeze in a 75 miler on it and was comfy enough.

There were some obvious differences for me as I was coming from Al frame to carbon wheras it sounds like you are carbon already. If you are thinking of buying one then phone Boardman sales team direct and have a chat - the 2014/15 models have big discounts on their website in the outlet shop (they have an extra 10% off the already discounted prices plus my cheeky haggle turned that into a 20% discount - I paid £1360).

Happy to answer any other questions