Which wheels?

[corbs]

Hey groovers:)... I broke a spoke this morning on my ride and although its only one so far I want to be prepared if its an early sign of the wheels deteriorating:wink:

I'm running Shimano R500's with a 9 speed cassette on the rear. I was looking at Wiggle and the following look like good replacements

Shimano RS80 (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/au/shimano-ultegra-rs80-carbon-clincher-rear-wheel/) @ $308 for the pair

Fulcrum Racing 5 (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/au/fulcrum-racing-5-clincher-wheelset/) @ $283 for the pair

Easton EA50 (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/au/easton-ea50-road-bike-wheelset/) @ $308 for the pair

I was quoted (roughly) $200 for a replacement R500 rear wheel from the LBS so based on that I'm happy to spend a little more and replace/upgrade both wheels. Wiggle have free postage on most items over $82 which makes it viable and I may as well pick up some Gatorskins whilst I'm ordering from Wiggle:wink:

So... if you were in my position, what would you get?

I use it as a commuter in Sydney doing about 10km in the morning and another 20 or so in the afternoon out to Bondi

Corbs

[Carry Pine]

Nothing more annoying than breaking spokes. And why do they break when the bike is new? I had one fixed, then when it happened again, had all the spokes replaced. Probably could have bought another wheel.
All your options sound good corbs through Wiggle.

Graham

[corbs]

It cost me $30 to replace one spoke so it's not going to take many more to justify a new set. I'm guessing the wheels are around 5-6 years old (I got the bike second hand) and if I just rebuild then I'm still running old hubs & rims and will still cost similar to a new set from Wiggle. If I have to purchase I'm swaying towards the RS80's... you can never have too much carbon:;:;

[Foo]

Hey Corbs, jump over onto ACF site and have a gander, as there has been a fair bit of discussion on wheels on all soughts.

Foo

[felixe]

Have you checked CRC or Probike kit?

[corbs]

I only had a look through Wiggle which doesn't seem to have either CRC or Probike. As an aside, my bike was introduced to a car last week so I'm waiting for the third party's insurance to be sorted out and get the bike fixed. Unfortunately the wheels were still running true afterwards so no new ones just yet:rolleyes:

[Foo]

That's a bummer Corbs! :sad1:

How'd you fair in the altercation?

[corbs]

Bruised shoulder, grazed elbow and a few other cuts & scratches. Bike is fixable too. New carbon forks, 105 shifters, grip tape and a service ($950) to fix up my ride. Would have loved to upgrade but don't have the $$$ to do the step up I'm after.

I was riding up Bondi Rd from Bondi towards Bondi Junction and had a van throw his door open infront of me. I tried to swerve but not enough warning and collected the door with my left shoulder then went over the handlebars into oncoming traffic. Was pretty lucky as traffic was light so got the bike and myself off the road. The third party hung around and his insurance or pocket will be fixing my bike:wink:

[Foo]

That's good and surprising how quick you can leap up off the road, when that happens.:D

I know, been there done that. :oo:

[felixe]

I only had a look through Wiggle which doesn't seem to have either CRC or Probike. As an aside, my bike was introduced to a car last week so I'm waiting for the third party's insurance to be sorted out and get the bike fixed. Unfortunately the wheels were still running true afterwards so no new ones just yet:rolleyes:


Ummm, sorry you must have misunderstood me about the last post.

CRC = Chainreaction cycles = www.chainreactioncycles.com (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com) they are a large online UK bike retailer, usually with better prices than wiggle.co.uk but with a higher minimum delivery (but this will not concern you as the wheels will meet the minimum spend).
The same for probikekit, www.probikekit.com.au (http://www.probikekit.com.au)
You can also try www.jensonusa.com (http://www.jensonusa.com) or www.pricepoint.com (http://www.pricepoint.com). Of the two from the USA Jenson is easier to deal with.

For an Aussie try www.bikeexchange.com.au (http://www.bikeexchange.com.au) as they list many retailers and private sellers on one page.

Just thought I would pass this on for when you are ready to buy.

[corbs]

Ummm, sorry you must have misunderstood me about the last post.

CRC = Chainreaction cycles = www.chainreactioncycles.com (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com) they are a large online UK bike retailer, usually with better prices than wiggle.co.uk but with a higher minimum delivery (but this will not concern you as the wheels will meet the minimum spend).
The same for probikekit, www.probikekit.com.au (http://www.probikekit.com.au)
You can also try www.jensonusa.com (http://www.jensonusa.com) or www.pricepoint.com (http://www.pricepoint.com). Of the two from the USA Jenson is easier to deal with.

For an Aussie try www.bikeexchange.com.au (http://www.bikeexchange.com.au) as they list many retailers and private sellers on one page.

Just thought I would pass this on for when you are ready to buy.

:doh:... seems so obvious now that you have pointed it out to me:-

Thanks for the links:2tsup:

[kiwigeo]

Which wheels would I go for? If youre not racing then I'd give the Shimano carbon wheels a miss...I'd probably go for the Fulcrums.