Actually, I'm an oldie that hasn't kept up with new road bike technology over the past few years.
I want to buy a new pair of clincher wheels with a 13-26 8 speed cassette. I am considering a traditional 32-spoke set (i.e., with Mavic Open Pro rims), or one of the new (to me) low-spoke aero-wheelsets.
I'm interested in getting wheel recommendations from those riding similar frames as mine.
I have a circa-1990 52cm Columbus SL (cro-moly steel frame, brazed with lugs) Marinoni road racer with Shimano Ultegra 7-speed components and 36-hole Ambrosia Durex Elite rims. The wheels are getting a little worn and my 40-year old knees can't get up hills with my 13-21 cassette.
I don't race, ride pretty smoothly, weigh 165 lbs and have access to mostly smooth roads, with lots of hills. On flats, I can maintain about 35 kph.
Any help would be appreciated
I want to buy a new pair of clincher wheels with a 13-26 8 speed cassette. I am considering a traditional 32-spoke set (i.e., with Mavic Open Pro rims), or one of the new (to me) low-spoke aero-wheelsets.
I'm interested in getting wheel recommendations from those riding similar frames as mine.
I have a circa-1990 52cm Columbus SL (cro-moly steel frame, brazed with lugs) Marinoni road racer with Shimano Ultegra 7-speed components and 36-hole Ambrosia Durex Elite rims. The wheels are getting a little worn and my 40-year old knees can't get up hills with my 13-21 cassette.
I don't race, ride pretty smoothly, weigh 165 lbs and have access to mostly smooth roads, with lots of hills. On flats, I can maintain about 35 kph.
Any help would be appreciated