Lighter wheels (road bike)
Discussion
Hello folks
I had planned on buying a new bike, but everything I like is out of stock, so I'm going to wait until next year. So I thought I would spend a little money on my trusty Specialized Secteur 2012 road bike. I've had the bike for 9 years and it hasn't cost me anything other than inner tubes.
I would like to buy some lighter wheels + tyres and I was just wondering if you guys had any recommendations?
The bike is completely stock and I've always thought the wheels were on the heavy side.
Thank you
PB
I had planned on buying a new bike, but everything I like is out of stock, so I'm going to wait until next year. So I thought I would spend a little money on my trusty Specialized Secteur 2012 road bike. I've had the bike for 9 years and it hasn't cost me anything other than inner tubes.
I would like to buy some lighter wheels + tyres and I was just wondering if you guys had any recommendations?
The bike is completely stock and I've always thought the wheels were on the heavy side.
Thank you
PB
sociopath said:
I splashed out on some ksyrium elites for my winter bike, and they were so much better
I have them on one of mine - very good, except that the centre channel is very narrow and shallow, so you have to stick to UST tyres (of which there are only Mavic and Hutchinson), the beading on many other tubeless tyres are too wide to sit in it.Full Carbon for Aluminium prices to put a spanner in the works
https://www.wheelsfar.com/classic-series-c0372
https://www.wheelsfar.com/classic-series-c0372
Gareth79 said:
sociopath said:
I splashed out on some ksyrium elites for my winter bike, and they were so much better
I have them on one of mine - very good, except that the centre channel is very narrow and shallow, so you have to stick to UST tyres (of which there are only Mavic and Hutchinson), the beading on many other tubeless tyres are too wide to sit in it.Obvious answer for that budget is something like a Kinlin XR31 on novatec or miche hubs with Sapim spokes, will give a strong and well-rolling semi-aero wheel that will last forever.
Worth talking to a wheelbuilder like Mark Pollard (Spokeman wheels), DCR or Malcolm at the Cycle clinic, they have access to all the same bits that people like Hunt use but are usually cheaper and can customise the build to suit your riding.
Worth talking to a wheelbuilder like Mark Pollard (Spokeman wheels), DCR or Malcolm at the Cycle clinic, they have access to all the same bits that people like Hunt use but are usually cheaper and can customise the build to suit your riding.
Pig benis said:
BoRED S2upid said:
I’m running Hunt Aero 30 and really can’t fault them. Great wheels and tubeless.
Ah ha I was looking at these wheels earlier today. Would you say running tubeless is the way to go?
Pig benis said:
BoRED S2upid said:
I’m running Hunt Aero 30 and really can’t fault them. Great wheels and tubeless.
Ah ha I was looking at these wheels earlier today. Would you say running tubeless is the way to go?
I’m running Schwalbe pro one.
Edited by BoRED S2upid on Monday 22 February 17:03
I ran Schwalbe pro one tubeless for a few months last year, on the whole they were fine, but after ripping a big hole in one and a puncture in the other that didn't seal I went back to tubes, and haven't really had any more or less punctures in general, so not convinced, as you still end up having to stick a tube in but have to mess around removing the valve and get covered in white gunge. Just not enough air volume in a road tyre to push the sealant through.
MTB tubeless is a whole different story though, way more advantages.
MTB tubeless is a whole different story though, way more advantages.
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