wheelset recommendations for a noob?

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Permalink Reply by JesseD on October 12, 2012 at 11:25am

The Fulcrum Racing 7's stated weight is 1,849g

The Mavic Aksium S stated weight is 1,735g

The Mavic Kserium Elite stated weight is 1,520g

Believe me, I know what a budget is and the pain of staying within it, that said if you have the $400 you could get a set of Aksiums and a couple different sets of tires.  I can attest to the Aksiums, I have had a set on my cross bike for a very long time and they are pretty bomb proof, and mind you I'm pushing 300lbs.  In my experience I have had no major issues other than having the rear wheel trued once.

If you really want a killer wheelset that is light and may outlast your frame, save a little more and get The Mavic Kserium Elite's.

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Permalink Reply by Geoffrey Grosenbach on October 12, 2012 at 12:50pm

Do not buy the Fulcrum Racing 7's. They are super heavy and you can get a used pair for cheap if you really need an extra pair of wheels. I have a pair in my closet that I'd be glad to take $200 for (plus shipping).

Revolution makes a nice lightweight inexpensive set of tubulars for $460 ($1490 grams): http://www.revolutionwheelworks.com/REV-25X.html

Or I've heard great things about Kseriums, as recommended by @JesseD.

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Permalink Reply by Graham Winterbottom on October 12, 2012 at 1:43pm

Thanks guys that is all some good feedback. The other idea I just had was maybe taking my Shimano R500s off my road bike and buying a lighter more performance set for that.

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Permalink Reply by Graham Winterbottom on October 12, 2012 at 2:18pm

though it looks like the R500s are heavier than any of the above....

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Permalink Reply by David Gearhart on October 15, 2012 at 3:57am

Easy answer, these CX optimized wheels are in your budget and excellent wheels.
http://www.boydcycling.com/alloy-wheels/

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