New Wheels

24 Responses to “New Wheels”

1. designman says:
   29/07/2010 at 09:35 pm

   Have a look on “www.merlincycles.co.uk” they seem to sell wheels at a good price, plus there having a sale on factory wheels at the moment.

   I like the look of these:-

   Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution wheels
   http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Wheels/Road+Wheels/Factory+Road+Wheels/Fulcrum+Racing+5+Wheels+-+Pair_1557.htm

   Ultgegra 6700 wheels
   http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Wheels/Road+Wheels/Factory+Road+Wheels/Shimano+6700+Ultegra+Wheels+-+Pair_2111.htm

   And ribblecycles might be cheaper than wiggle.

   Hope that helps.

   Sky John.

2. BenBlyth says:
   29/07/2010 at 09:50 pm

   After mulling over the options, and due to the fact I am impatient, I have gone for some Fulcrum Race 5’s from Merlin Cycles. Seemed like a good deal and internet people told me they were good.

   Fingers crossed they arrive for Saturday.

3. BenBlyth says:
   29/07/2010 at 10:07 pm

   Thanks John,

   That’s wierd but I hadn’t seen your comment for some reason when I updated mine. Thanks for the advice though, hopefully I have made a good choice. Just trying to work out what gear ratio to go for now! Currently on 12-25.

4. designman says:
   30/07/2010 at 12:37 am

   I think a 12-25 is a good all round ratio, depends if you have a compact or standard chainset, if you have a compact 12-23 or 12-25 is perfect, if you have a standard chainset either go for a 12-25 or like some of the guys on the club run they have 12-27.
   Ive just swapped from a 12-23 to a 12-25.

   John.

5. Al and Sarah says:
   30/07/2010 at 09:13 am

   No,No dont get Fulcrum.. Shimano 6700 a bit more cash but well worth it.. but i am too late you have already ordered them..

6. johnthewliss says:
   30/07/2010 at 09:16 am

   awesome ben i will not be the only one on the club run who sounds like hes got a stick stuck in the back wheel hehe

7. Doug says:
   30/07/2010 at 09:25 am

   Ben,

   Sh*t wheels

8. Al and Sarah says:
   30/07/2010 at 09:48 am

   sealed high-quality bearings it say’s for the Fulcrums Which means that you cant service them. Shimano 6700 are fully serviceable and are also capable for the use of tubeless tyres… its the future..

9. AndyCal says:
   30/07/2010 at 11:54 am

   John had some Fulcrum 5s on his Bianchi. I thought that they were reasonable wheels until I came to replace the rear freehub and discovered they were non servicable.
   I would go for the Planet X model B wheelset. Handbuilt ,aero, and at 1600g probably the lightest for the money at £125.

10. Al and Sarah says:
    30/07/2010 at 12:27 pm

    Ben dont listen to him they will only do 10 miles at a time and then only on a flat straight road!!!!!

11. Alf Wheeler says:
    30/07/2010 at 12:59 pm

    Yes Fulcrum have sealed bearings but campy bearings at that. So will last and spin lovely. It’s a simple job replacing sealed bearing, knock the old oness out and press the new ones in. I’d try and find a decent set of racing 3’s 2nd hand. Couple of good looking sets have gone for around £200 ebay.

12. Alastair Wareham says:
    30/07/2010 at 01:07 pm

    I’m with Alex on this one - Ultegra wheels have to be given serious consieration. Not too expensive on the Bay of E either - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2010-Shimano-6700-Ultegra-road-cycling-Wheels-RRP-380-/280531660630?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4150fd6f56

    If you can stretch to these then I’d jump at the chance. The hub is worth £300 alone! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bontrager-Race-X-Lite-Wheelset-/220642186951?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item335f4c96c7

13. Alastair Wareham says:
    30/07/2010 at 01:23 pm

    Ask if you can get a raise on mext months salary and get these instead!!! http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48632&st=0&#entry677785

14. Al and Sarah says:
    30/07/2010 at 01:50 pm

    Ben,
    Sh*t Wheels

15. designman says:
    30/07/2010 at 02:19 pm

    If your thinking about spending £500 or more, I wouldn’t go with factory wheels, I’d get yourself Handbuilt Wheels from Derek at wheelsmith.

16. Al and Sarah says:
    30/07/2010 at 03:04 pm

    Would they go up hills without having to get off and push????

17. Doug says:
    30/07/2010 at 04:26 pm

    Dura Ace - it’s the only option

18. Doug says:
    30/07/2010 at 04:27 pm

    Ben,
    Really sh*t wheels

19. Doug says:
    30/07/2010 at 05:03 pm

    Wareham,
    What are you doing on our blog?! Haven’t Team Swat got one of their own?!

20. BenBlyth says:
    30/07/2010 at 05:09 pm

    Thanks for the advice chaps. Opinions veering from s**t wheels to £500 and getting an advance on my salary! Hopefully I will be happy with the Fulcrums and if not, hey, at least I have an excuse for poor performance.

    Happily, Chris at Spen Velo is patching up my old wheel so I will have something to hand out a can of whoop ass from on Sunday.

21. Doug says:
    30/07/2010 at 07:41 pm

    We’ll see about that

22. Alastair Wareham says:
    30/07/2010 at 08:01 pm

    Tomlinson,

    F**k off.

23. Doug says:
    31/07/2010 at 05:35 pm

    Wareham, you have descended into the gutter since leaving Ravensthorpe. I am pleased that we cater only for the civilised, articulate members of the cycling fraternity, who would never stoop so low as to use language such as yours.

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