Lightweight wheel set

Thanks for all the responses.

I think I'm going to go with Tune hubs on KinLin rims as Smallfurry suggested. I really like Tune components so might put in a big order and get matching stem and seatpost. Seems a shame not to really. I also like the exclusivity of using these components.

For some reason, 'flange geometry' made me smirk like a schoolboy.

Thanks for all the responses.

I think I'm going to go with Tune hubs on KinLin rims as Smallfurry suggested. I really like Tune components so might put in a big order and get matching stem and seatpost. Seems a shame not to really. I also like the exclusivity of using these components.
Win :)

I picked my Tune hubs from here
http://www.hibike.de/shop/setlang/l1/language.html?langID=2
(they're lovely)

Rim are availible on this US site, but I've seen Kinlin rims on UK sites too.
http://fairwheelbikes.com/kinlin-xr200-clincher-rim-p-1214.html

a spoke count of at least 24f 28r is recomended for riders between 55 and 85 Kg, for those rims. For a more classic look, I'd just go 28F, 28R. 2x for both. But whatever you do bear in mind that the front hub doesnt like radial lacing above a certain hole count (I think 24 is the upper limit, but check if you want radial)

All the best with it.

Good choice. I had a pair of handbuilt road wheels with Tune hubs, 28 holes laced 2x to a pair of Mavic Open Pros. They were fantastic, light but pretty robust too. As SF has already said, for supposed weightweenie hubs Tune ones are very reliable.

Good choice.

Not to add doubt, but aren't the KinLin rims the same as the IRD's?

The Mavic Open Pro rim is fairly light (at approx 430 grams) and readily available, although I hear grumbles about recently quality levels, and you'd be hard pressed to find a clincher rim that is much lighter than that.

If you'd rather avoid poor quality Open Pros buy them NOS from campyoldy.co.uk, Nigel has various models for £70 or £75 a pair.

Good choice.

Not to add doubt, but aren't the KinLin rims the same as the IRD's?

Yes. IRD's are rebranded Kinlins as are some Haro, and quite a few others.

Thanks for all the responses.

I think I'm going to go with Tune hubs on KinLin rims as Smallfurry suggested. I really like Tune components so might put in a big order and get matching stem and seatpost. Seems a shame not to really. I also like the exclusivity of using these components.

These are the UK suppliers for KinLin:

Product at Fine-adc | UK, Irish Isles and Europe

A 16 Bridge Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0LQ, UK.

T +44 (0) 131 441 6860

M +44 (0) 7540 131 032

You might have to be patient with getting through.

anyone know about the halo aerorage wheels??

Look solid enough, Heavy though. A planet-x model B wheelset is lighter and cheaper.
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPPXMODELB/planet-x-model-b-wheelset

In fact PX have the Fulcrum R3 and the Mavic Cosmic elite for around the same price (45% off)
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPFUR3C/fulcrum-racing-3-clincher-wheels
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPMACOSEL/mavic-cosmic-elite-wheelset-m10[URL="http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPFUR3C/fulcrum-racing-3-clincher-wheels"][/URL]

cheers dude. i only need the back, accident yesterday. looking at a free/ fixed, for training and commuting. thatss why i was asking about the areorage.

Ahh, though you meant road aerorage. Track sets £100 a pair. The On-one ones are pretty decent apparantly.
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/c/q/wheels/track-wheels

I am doing the same as the OP. Excelight and Ambossio hubs were on my radar but I have seen mixed reports on the hubs and had an unforunate experience with the rims although I put that down to the wheel builder ( excessive tension on the rear driveside spokes ). Thinking of playing safe with Open Pros ( never let me down ) and Campag hubs ( this is my first Campag build ).

these rims are really light and not as pricey as carbon. tubeless compatible too

http://www.notubes.com/rim_builder.php/cPath/686

Lightweight Wheels?

Here you go...

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=W0097

Lightweight Wheels?

Here you go...

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=W0097

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whytAReStUQ