Mavic R-Sys SLR wheels
Discussion
Hi
I only started cycling last Sept when I got myself a Giant Defy Composite 3. I promised myself not to buy any upgrades for it until I'd had it for at least 12 months, unless something needed replacing e.g. After reading advice here I got some GP4000s tyres when one of the originals got damaged running over something sharp, which have been an excellent buy.
Now the year is almost up I've covered well over 2000 miles and done a couple of sportives (inc RideLondon in 5:26:46 which I'm still amazed by!), I am well and truly hooked and the wallet is getting twitchy!!
Inspired by this topic...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
...I thought these would be a good upgrade considering the weight, reviews and price...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/giant-tcr-advan...
Emailed a (very!) experienced cyclcist at work for his opinion and he said "Those wheels are a worthwhile upgrade, especially at that price! They're no longer a current model (they've been replaced by the C24) but they are good wheels, about as good as you'll get spending less than a grand!"
He then offered me a pair of Mavic R-Sys SLR's & tyres which cost him £1250 and have covered less than 600 miles... for £600. I trust this guy so know the wheels will in good order.
Questions:
1. Will I be better off getting the £300 Shimanos and using the other £300 for something else?
2. Should I stay with the standard bike and wait (a long time!) before I can afford to buy a complete new bike?
3. Is this too good a deal to refuse?
4. Are there any other wheels I should be looking at that have not been mentioned in other topics over the last couple of weeks?
5. Although the Mavics are probably too good for my current bike (& me at the moment!!) are they worth the extra so that if/when I change the groupset and/or frame I've already got a suitable set of wheels?
6. Any other comments based on experiences of going down the upgrade route?
Cheers,
L'rs
I only started cycling last Sept when I got myself a Giant Defy Composite 3. I promised myself not to buy any upgrades for it until I'd had it for at least 12 months, unless something needed replacing e.g. After reading advice here I got some GP4000s tyres when one of the originals got damaged running over something sharp, which have been an excellent buy.
Now the year is almost up I've covered well over 2000 miles and done a couple of sportives (inc RideLondon in 5:26:46 which I'm still amazed by!), I am well and truly hooked and the wallet is getting twitchy!!
Inspired by this topic...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
...I thought these would be a good upgrade considering the weight, reviews and price...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/giant-tcr-advan...
Emailed a (very!) experienced cyclcist at work for his opinion and he said "Those wheels are a worthwhile upgrade, especially at that price! They're no longer a current model (they've been replaced by the C24) but they are good wheels, about as good as you'll get spending less than a grand!"
He then offered me a pair of Mavic R-Sys SLR's & tyres which cost him £1250 and have covered less than 600 miles... for £600. I trust this guy so know the wheels will in good order.
Questions:
1. Will I be better off getting the £300 Shimanos and using the other £300 for something else?
2. Should I stay with the standard bike and wait (a long time!) before I can afford to buy a complete new bike?
3. Is this too good a deal to refuse?
4. Are there any other wheels I should be looking at that have not been mentioned in other topics over the last couple of weeks?
5. Although the Mavics are probably too good for my current bike (& me at the moment!!) are they worth the extra so that if/when I change the groupset and/or frame I've already got a suitable set of wheels?
6. Any other comments based on experiences of going down the upgrade route?
Cheers,
L'rs
Ok Ok, I get the hint! As per one of the early lines in Lock Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels "It's a deal, it's a steal, it's the sale of the 
century"!!
I think I have 2 problems...
1. I hadn't fully got my head round potentially spending £300 and now it's looking like £600, plus
2. My whole bike only cost £1000 and I'm putting £600 wheels on it! Oh well, will need to save as much as possible as soon as possible to upgrade the rest of it
Thanks for the comments though. I think I'll be taking my cheque book to work tomorrow
century"!!I think I have 2 problems...
1. I hadn't fully got my head round potentially spending £300 and now it's looking like £600, plus
2. My whole bike only cost £1000 and I'm putting £600 wheels on it! Oh well, will need to save as much as possible as soon as possible to upgrade the rest of it
Thanks for the comments though. I think I'll be taking my cheque book to work tomorrow
Longers said:
Hi
I only started cycling last Sept when I got myself a Giant Defy Composite 3. I promised myself not to buy any upgrades for it until I'd had it for at least 12 months, unless something needed replacing e.g. After reading advice here I got some GP4000s tyres when one of the originals got damaged running over something sharp, which have been an excellent buy.
Now the year is almost up I've covered well over 2000 miles and done a couple of sportives (inc RideLondon in 5:26:46 which I'm still amazed by!), I am well and truly hooked and the wallet is getting twitchy!!
Inspired by this topic...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
...I thought these would be a good upgrade considering the weight, reviews and price...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/giant-tcr-advan...
Emailed a (very!) experienced cyclcist at work for his opinion and he said "Those wheels are a worthwhile upgrade, especially at that price! They're no longer a current model (they've been replaced by the C24) but they are good wheels, about as good as you'll get spending less than a grand!"
He then offered me a pair of Mavic R-Sys SLR's & tyres which cost him £1250 and have covered less than 600 miles... for £600. I trust this guy so know the wheels will in good order.
Questions:
1. Will I be better off getting the £300 Shimanos and using the other £300 for something else?
2. Should I stay with the standard bike and wait (a long time!) before I can afford to buy a complete new bike?
3. Is this too good a deal to refuse?
4. Are there any other wheels I should be looking at that have not been mentioned in other topics over the last couple of weeks?
5. Although the Mavics are probably too good for my current bike (& me at the moment!!) are they worth the extra so that if/when I change the groupset and/or frame I've already got a suitable set of wheels?
6. Any other comments based on experiences of going down the upgrade route?
Cheers,
L'rs
I'll give you £650 for them, instant £50 profit for you I only started cycling last Sept when I got myself a Giant Defy Composite 3. I promised myself not to buy any upgrades for it until I'd had it for at least 12 months, unless something needed replacing e.g. After reading advice here I got some GP4000s tyres when one of the originals got damaged running over something sharp, which have been an excellent buy.
Now the year is almost up I've covered well over 2000 miles and done a couple of sportives (inc RideLondon in 5:26:46 which I'm still amazed by!), I am well and truly hooked and the wallet is getting twitchy!!
Inspired by this topic...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
...I thought these would be a good upgrade considering the weight, reviews and price...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/giant-tcr-advan...
Emailed a (very!) experienced cyclcist at work for his opinion and he said "Those wheels are a worthwhile upgrade, especially at that price! They're no longer a current model (they've been replaced by the C24) but they are good wheels, about as good as you'll get spending less than a grand!"
He then offered me a pair of Mavic R-Sys SLR's & tyres which cost him £1250 and have covered less than 600 miles... for £600. I trust this guy so know the wheels will in good order.
Questions:
1. Will I be better off getting the £300 Shimanos and using the other £300 for something else?
2. Should I stay with the standard bike and wait (a long time!) before I can afford to buy a complete new bike?
3. Is this too good a deal to refuse?
4. Are there any other wheels I should be looking at that have not been mentioned in other topics over the last couple of weeks?
5. Although the Mavics are probably too good for my current bike (& me at the moment!!) are they worth the extra so that if/when I change the groupset and/or frame I've already got a suitable set of wheels?
6. Any other comments based on experiences of going down the upgrade route?
Cheers,
L'rs
Consider what you are going to use them for as lighter and stiffer wheels arent always better for day to day use or training.
I bought a set of Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels but dont tend to use them much because they are quite stiff and dont feel as comfortable in normal riding like my old Ksyrium Elites did(which had a bit more flex). I also prefer not to use a lightweight wheel in normal training where there are potholes etc so save the lightweight wheels for racing.
I havent used R-Sys so cant comment how they compare however most reviews say they are a good climbing wheel. Price sounds ok though if they suit what you do but upgrading the bike may be a better option.
I bought a set of Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels but dont tend to use them much because they are quite stiff and dont feel as comfortable in normal riding like my old Ksyrium Elites did(which had a bit more flex). I also prefer not to use a lightweight wheel in normal training where there are potholes etc so save the lightweight wheels for racing.
I havent used R-Sys so cant comment how they compare however most reviews say they are a good climbing wheel. Price sounds ok though if they suit what you do but upgrading the bike may be a better option.
Edited by Oscar the Grouch on Thursday 5th September 11:36
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