New road wheels - which would you recommend?
Discussion
I have a 2011 Specialized Allez which came with Mavic CXP22 wheels. I am starting to increase my mileage significantly and also aiming to complete a number of long sportives this summer. I would like to upgrade to "better" wheels - when I say "better" I mean wheels that will make my riding easier, both in terms of rolling performance and also lightness to help in the hills.
Information on my current wheels is scarce, and really I'd like to know what sort of budget I would need to see a noticeable improvement from my new wheels.
These seems to get good reviews:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/W...
Will these wheels give a noticeable improvement, or do I need to budget for something more expensive, e.g. the Fulcrum Racing 3, or Mavic Kysyrium?
I am fairly light (65kg) so don't need super-strong wheels, although the roads around here are pretty badly pot-holed, and I do occasionally hit these at speed when my skills or traffic prevents me from riding around them!
Information on my current wheels is scarce, and really I'd like to know what sort of budget I would need to see a noticeable improvement from my new wheels.
These seems to get good reviews:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/W...
Will these wheels give a noticeable improvement, or do I need to budget for something more expensive, e.g. the Fulcrum Racing 3, or Mavic Kysyrium?
I am fairly light (65kg) so don't need super-strong wheels, although the roads around here are pretty badly pot-holed, and I do occasionally hit these at speed when my skills or traffic prevents me from riding around them!
Jimbo. said:
I mean wheels that will make my riding easier, both in terms of rolling performance and also lightness to help in the hills.
RULE #5!
New wheels won't make it miraculously easier: nicer, potentially a tiny bit faster when you really start going for it maybe, but ultimately, you can't buy your way to fitness. Unless you can afford a good doctor, an even better lawyer and a whole lot of drugs!
A valid point. I didn't word it correctly. I am reasonably fit just looking for a little extra help, though I guess part of my reasoning for upgrading is because I want to treat myself.RULE #5!
New wheels won't make it miraculously easier: nicer, potentially a tiny bit faster when you really start going for it maybe, but ultimately, you can't buy your way to fitness. Unless you can afford a good doctor, an even better lawyer and a whole lot of drugs!
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