Comments for The Thorper Blog

Comment on New Wheels by Doug

Doug — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:27:06 +0000

Ben,
Really sh*t wheels

Comment on New Wheels by Doug

Doug — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:26:22 +0000

Dura Ace - it’s the only option

Comment on New Wheels by Al and Sarah

Al and Sarah — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:04:33 +0000

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

Comment on New Wheels by designman

designman — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:19:22 +0000

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.

Comment on New Wheels by Al and Sarah

Al and Sarah — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:50:35 +0000

Ben,
Sh*t Wheels

Comment on New Wheels by Alastair Wareham

Alastair Wareham — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:23:45 +0000

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

Comment on New Wheels by Alf Wheeler

Alf Wheeler — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:59:23 +0000

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.

Comment on New Wheels by Al and Sarah

Al and Sarah — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:27:27 +0000

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

Comment on New Wheels by AndyCal

AndyCal — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:54:28 +0000

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.

Comment on New Wheels by Al and Sarah

Al and Sarah — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:48:15 +0000

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..