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leekingston 
| 05 Jun 15:43 |
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 Joined: 08 May 2012 Posts: 10 Bike: My Profile | I have a Boardman road comp race bike that I am fairly happy with but am considering improving the wheels. It has Mavic CXP 22 which for my level and the bike are fine but would it be worth putting some higher grade lighter race wheels, SRAMS, carbon wheels etc. Does anyone know if it is worth upgrading the wheels on a budget bike like this or would I be better to put the money into saving for a better bike? If changing wheels is worth while, what wheels should I consider? My budget would be around £500 but am flexible |
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BusterG
| 07 Jun 08:19 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | Personally I wouldnt bother. like putting smart racing alloy wheels onto a nissa micra. I can think of many more ways to spend £500. |
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spaceman
| 08 Jun 14:01 |
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Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | If you have £500 to spend on a new set of wheels, go for it, they will no doubt be lighter and faster, and well cool. |
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leekingston
| 08 Jun 14:41 |
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Joined: 08 May 2012 Posts: 10 Bike: My Profile | The last two replies are interesting and contrasting. This is the problem I have. I kind of agree with both ! |
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skiad1
| 08 Jun 17:34 |
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Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Posts: 84 Bike: My Profile | Lighter wheels are the 'best' way to gain extra speed. You can, obviously, drop weight off any part of the whole but lighter wheels save weight & are quicker to accelerate due to a decrease in rotational mass, a win win scenario. The question of whether it's 'worth' the investment is a personal one. I don't know how your bike rides but I remember sticking a set of light wheels on my giant ocr a few years back. They made a massive difference over the stock shimano wheels & well worth the investment, BUT, I was happy with that bike at the time(it fitted, good groupset, fun to ride) before I bought a madone. I would, without a second thought, have kept the wheel money & got the better bike(bearing in mind the wheelset cost, in today's money, £600, the madone £2700). So, you pays your money, you takes your choice(or save your money...). You will notice a big difference to your ride but if you think you'll have that wee nagging doubt re a new bike with lesser wheels, don't upgrade the wheels. Incidentally, the madone, with the lightweight wheels transplanted from the ocr(I'm light on wheels so they last) is a truly sublime riding experience & lightyears ahead of the ocr, with the same wheels. Whatever you decide, best of luck! |
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skiad1
| 08 Jun 17:45 |
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Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Posts: 84 Bike: My Profile | Oh, & £500 will buy you a tidy set of hoops. You really need to check reviews from real world users. There is a good level of choice, from custom builds to carbon rimmed(though you're really looking at sale deals for them). My wheels are the predecessor to easton ea90. Slx's. These have been strong, reliable & durable, but I'm a light rider & ride light too. I never ride these wheels in the winter & they're still going strong after 4 years. |
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