Parcours Disc Wheel
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BeirutTaxi

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6,634 posts

240 months

Sunday 5th November 2017
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Hi everyone,

Just a quick question with respect to the Parcours disc wheel (https://www.parcours.cc/collections/all-our-wheels)

Has anyone used it and if so, what is the quality and performance like?

I have my heart set on a HED Jet disc and HED Jet 9 Plus. However for the same money I could have a Parcours disc AND Chrono wheelset for less (I could use the Chrono wheelset for my road bike and share the front wheel with my TT bike)

What do we reckon? I was initially drawn to the HED JETS as after much research they strike me as a very good quality wheelset with fantastic aero and nicely made hubs.

Kind regards,

Matt

AyBee

11,249 posts

228 months

Monday 6th November 2017
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The Chrono wheelset gets very good reviews - I've not tried it personally but know a few people with them who are impressed. Think there's a couple of disc reviews out there too - it's a flat disc at a decent price and has a UK guarantee.

Tri_Doc

611 posts

160 months

Tuesday 7th November 2017
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I'm currently saving for their crono wheelset for my P3. I've been really impressed by the reviews and their after sales seems pretty reliable as they're trying to make a name for themselves. The 220 tri review on the different wheelsets was the deal clincher for me - the crono came second. I'm sure the disc would be pretty decent if they've bothered making one, but have no personal experience.

BeirutTaxi

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6,634 posts

240 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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Thanks for taking the time to reply smile

Cycling isn't exactly cheap is it? :/

Tri_Doc

611 posts

160 months

Wednesday 3rd January 2018
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Did you make a decision on the disc wheel?

My chrono wheelset arrived in the post today - i'm thrilled. Quality is lovely and wheels are beautiful. Can update once ridden if needed.


BeirutTaxi

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240 months

Wednesday 3rd January 2018
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If you could keep me posted smile Haven't bought yet as I'm waiting to find out what this year's bonus is! I would love the HED Jets however the Parcours are almost half the money and have a good review.

julianm

1,707 posts

227 months

Wednesday 3rd January 2018
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Penguinracer

1,763 posts

232 months

Thursday 4th January 2018
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Any opinion on a Parcours Disc / Chrono combo compared to a Campag Bora Ultra 50?

Are the Parcours hubs & bearings top notch?

Tim

Tri_Doc

611 posts

160 months

Thursday 4th January 2018
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Can't compare as I haven't ridden those, but I've had a pair of carbon speed cycle Chinese wheels for 18 months now which have been perfectly fine and the parcours are a huge step up in quality, stiffness and finish.
I'm waiting on some valve extenders from wiggle then hope to give some feedback, but saw a set on a P2 at Wells triathlon and the athlete said they "went well".
A big plus has been the superb Q&A and customer service from parcours in answering any questions I had before I ordered.






AyBee

11,249 posts

228 months

Thursday 4th January 2018
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Penguinracer said:
Any opinion on a Parcours Disc / Chrono combo compared to a Campag Bora Ultra 50?

Are the Parcours hubs & bearings top notch?

Tim
What are you racing? Parcours Disc/Chrono will be much quicker than your 50mm wheelset - if you look at the Triathlon 220 review, they compared the Chrono with the Enve 7.8s (a £3k wheelset) and the Chronos only marginally lost.

The hubs are Taiwanese designed/manufactured with up-rated cartridge bearings for UK conditions I believe.

BeirutTaxi

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6,634 posts

240 months

Thursday 4th January 2018
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Thanks for the photos... The wheels look like a quality bit of engineering smile

BeirutTaxi

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Thursday 4th January 2018
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julianm said:
I think Campagnolo do some interesting products however as a prospective buyer I don't see the benefits of their wheels compared to the competition.