Wheelset question...

I am thinking of buying some new wheels and am considering the Mavic Ksyrium wheels.

First.. Any opinions on those wheels?

Second... I notice there are some house brand wheels sold by Performance such as the Performance
Fuego wheelset whose specifications seem to be about the same as far as weight and description go --
but at 1/4 the price. Should I be considering brands such as these?

Thanks in advance...

 

Rivermist wrote:
>
> I am thinking of buying some new wheels and am considering the Mavic Ksyrium wheels.
>
> First.. Any opinions on those wheels?
>
> Second... I notice there are some house brand wheels sold by Performance such as the Performance
> Fuego wheelset whose specifications seem to be about the same as far as weight and description go
> -- but at 1/4 the price. Should I be considering brands such as these?

Yes, consider all the alternatives. I'd also speak with your local bike shop if they have a
competent wheel builder and see what they could put together for you. You can use things like
American Classic's Micro Front Hub and pick the rim, spokes, and nipples you want for the correct
price/durability/aero/weight compromise that's best for you.

-S-

 

I own a set of Campy Eurus with the Shimano hub. Lower perimeter weight, G3 spokes on rear (Double
on drive side). Mine were less $ than the Ksyrium's.

I luv 'em

Ciao,

Paolo

"Rivermist" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> I am thinking of buying some new wheels and am considering the Mavic
Ksyrium
> wheels.
>
> First.. Any opinions on those wheels?
>
> Second... I notice there are some house brand wheels sold by Performance such as the Performance
> Fuego wheelset whose specifications seem to be
about
> the same as far as weight and description go -- but at 1/4 the price. Should I be considering
> brands such as these?
>
> Thanks in advance...