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True. From what I can tell they achieve the weight but using an old skool rim width and lowish spoke count, which does make me wonder if they would survive riders over 80kg (me). For example the pretty bomb-proof fulcrum Quattro wheelset has roughly the same profile and price, but weighs 1725g (240g more)
Ultimately is can save 300g by drinking less beers. However I cannot afford to replace my training wheels every 3 months!
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Spokes look like lasers. I'd avoid, either get something with proper bladed spokes or something heavier.
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fulcrum Quattro wheelset has roughly the same profile and price, but weighs 1725g (240g more)
The Quattro LG is deeper and wider than the Cosine wheels, but they are weighed on Italian scales so the difference is probably more than 300g even though Wiggle probably understate the true weight too. Nonetheless, Campag have been in the factory built wheel business for over a quarter of a century, so if they think a budget mid-depth road wheelset should weigh 1.8kg, I'd be wary of newcomers who think they can lose 20% of that.
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Agreed, My Shim RS21s were 1800g and pretty bomb-proof.
While I'm on this thread... does anyone have any experience/opinion regarding Tune hubs?
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And they are from the Schwarzwald.
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Wie Schwarzwälder Kirsch.
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Any thoughts on those Reynolds up thread? Was originally thinking of lightweight alloys as do it all wheels but those look like a good price. Think they are the 2012 model... Would be ok for my normal riding (summer Surrey posing on my carbon bike vs the winter steed) but would likely revert to my fulcrum lgs for the annual Alpine trip with their Alu brake track.
Good deal or old tech? Aim for alloys instead? £800 would be my absolute max budget.
Struggling with pre-buyers remorse and/or missing out on a good deal emotions. Any thoughts welcome!
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Anybody got any thoughts on - or experience of - Hunt wheels.
These in particular at the price and weight look attractive http://www.huntbikewheels.com/collections/road-rim-brake-wheels/products/hunt-race-season-aero-road-wheelset-1420g-28deep-22wide
Live in Hong Kong so light wheels are a major plus and Hunt ship worldwide for free.
Bike is in for a service so I'll ask the shop what they can build for me at a similar weight/price when I pick it up.
Seem to have been well reviewed though.
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Very interesting. The Four Season looks an even better deal. If you ride in rain go brass.
http://www.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-4season-aero-road-wheelset-1589g-28deep-22wide
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Tubeless can definitely work very well if you ride a lot.
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If one was after a mid depth, max 23mm wide, full carbon clincher for one's vanity bike, as cheaply as possible without the constant fear of imminent failure and instant death, is there a better option out there than these?
http://www.mantel.com/uk/mantel-38mm-full-carbon-clincher?r=L3VrL3doZWVsc2V0LXJvYWQjc3RhcnQyNg==
Actually, just noticied the width...my frame may not clear them.
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vanity bike, as cheaply as possible
Does not compute.
For only £200 more you could have Fulcrum wheels - surely £200 is a small price to pay for the Campagnolo vanity sticker in place of some no-brand wheel?
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in lieu of the clique ignoring you, they look like a good price for a v nice wheelset, and you already know they are 2012 models - buy!
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https://lfgss.microcosm.app/api/v1/files/c2d53907731db1fec84011bc6668ca0d7fa011a6.jpg
greatly overrated things thread >>>>>>>
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buy!
Too late, they've sold out.
See Fulcrum above if you need these boxes ticked:
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