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@Utter_Bawbag
Hello all,
I've been trawling this and other threads on what would be the most suitable wheelset to have built up. I'm trying to keep costs reasonably low, within 300 quid if possible.
I generally weigh around 68kg and want a reasonably light set as I do a lot of riding in the mountains of Japan. My current wheels are some old Mavic GL330s laced 32 front and rear to Dura ace 7400 hubs running 8 speed. They're not exactly rigid, and while Japanese roads are generally okay, there are plenty of nasty grates, bridge joins and potholes which love to eat lesser rims.
I'm basically looking for something light, stiff and as robust as possible - I want them to be less of a race-day wheel and more of a trainer with some decent longevity. I'm also jumping a few generations and going from 8 to 11 speed with these.
Not sure if this is a great deal or not, but I've heard that the rims are pretty decent and the hubs are nice and lightweight.
http://www.bikehubstore.com/product-p/pacbkit.htm
There's also these, but the "not for everyone" quote doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
http://www.bikehubstore.com/product-p/xr200kit-20-24.htm
Any other suggestions worth considering?