Hi guys,
No doubt this thread is covering old ground, but I have spent many hours researching and I am still not sure about this... I am a 70kg rider who does not race (yet) or thrash the bike too hard. I want a good quality wheelset that will last and can be used later when I step up to a better quality frame.
Requirements:
1. Lightweight wheel (prefer less than 1600g per set)
2. Mid V rim profile (27mm plus)
3. Readily available locally
4. Known for reliability
5. Generic spokes, bearings etc for ease of maintenance
6. Prefer fewer spokes - 20/24 if possible but happy to have more
7. Prefer blade spokes (OK, just because they look good)
8. Less than $500 the pair
9. Must be able to be used in the space program (OK, that's taking it too far)
The two wheel I have extensively researched are the Reynolds Alta Race/Aero Comp (now Solitude) and the Neuvation R28 Aero's. Both seem to have reliability issues and in the case of the Neuvations, local support has dwindled (the guy is not offering the same level of support others speak of).
Other brands I have looked at:
Mavics: too expensive
Velocity: too heavy
DT: too expensive
Easton: too expensive
Can anyone provide any other ideas about wheels that might fit the requirements listed.
Thanks.
No doubt this thread is covering old ground, but I have spent many hours researching and I am still not sure about this... I am a 70kg rider who does not race (yet) or thrash the bike too hard. I want a good quality wheelset that will last and can be used later when I step up to a better quality frame.
Requirements:
1. Lightweight wheel (prefer less than 1600g per set)
2. Mid V rim profile (27mm plus)
3. Readily available locally
4. Known for reliability
5. Generic spokes, bearings etc for ease of maintenance
6. Prefer fewer spokes - 20/24 if possible but happy to have more
7. Prefer blade spokes (OK, just because they look good)
8. Less than $500 the pair
9. Must be able to be used in the space program (OK, that's taking it too far)
The two wheel I have extensively researched are the Reynolds Alta Race/Aero Comp (now Solitude) and the Neuvation R28 Aero's. Both seem to have reliability issues and in the case of the Neuvations, local support has dwindled (the guy is not offering the same level of support others speak of).
Other brands I have looked at:
Mavics: too expensive
Velocity: too heavy
DT: too expensive
Easton: too expensive
Can anyone provide any other ideas about wheels that might fit the requirements listed.
Thanks.