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by graybags
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 09:21
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The braking surface on my rear Fulcrum Racing Quattro is now well and truly worn so I have three options.

1) Buy a non matching rear wheel, would prefer not to, OCD issues !

2) Accept that it's my winter bike and just buy a cheap wheelset and treat them as disposable, suggestions please.

3) Buy a better quality wheelset which can be re-built as necessary, suggestions please, don't really want to spend more than £300

Why can't manaufacturers just sell single wheels, is there a conspiracy !!

 

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JeffBrown | 8 years ago
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I would say to just buy a cheaper wheelset and treat them as disposable especially since its your winter bike only, and spring is coming sooner then we think.  I mean if you can find a good set of wheels for a reasonable price, then definitly go and get them.  Im with you on number one though, having 2 unmatching wheels would drive me crazy so that would be out of the question lol.

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1tal | 8 years ago
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If you go for options 3 have a look at Superstar components wheels, I've got a pair of their 24's I think I paid £180 ish they are as good if not better than Campags Zondas that are £100 more I would recommend them even for a summer bike.

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nortonpdj replied to 1tal | 8 years ago
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1tal wrote:

If you go for options 3 have a look at Superstar components wheels, I've got a pair of their 24's I think I paid £180 ish they are as good if not better than Campags Zondas that are £100 more I would recommend them even for a summer bike.

 

Superstar Elite 24s are on "clearance" sale at £100! You can't go wrong.

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userfriendly replied to nortonpdj | 8 years ago
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nortonpdj wrote:

Superstar Elite 24s are on "clearance" sale at £100! You can't go wrong.

Oh my god, why ... why did you have to bring that to my attention?!  Good thing I'm not married, or my wife would want a word with you now.

I already have a pair of them on my favourite bike, and no actual need for another set of wheels just now, but somehow, for some odd reason, £100 just left my bank account ... weird.

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srchar | 8 years ago
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Much as I hate throwing stuff away, since it's your winter bike, I'd go with option 2 for the least hassle. Shimano R501s will cost you just over £60 for a pair on Ribble using their current discount code. Or, if you want to stick with Fulcrum and, bearing in mind that it's a winter bike and you might want to run wider tyres, Racing 7 LG can be had for £99, again on Ribble.

It wouldn't cost you much less than that just to replace a worn rim on a non-factory wheel and you'll have downtime on the bike while your wheel is in the shop. You'll also get a nice new pair of hubs every time you wear out a rim, which may or may not be a bonus depending on your attitude to bearing maintenance.

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