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  • Cyclocross wheel upgrade
  • MRB
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    I'm considering upgrading the wheels on my CX bike, the current ones are strong but heavy, and was interested in the STW view on what's good.

    I'm not a big bloke – weigh around 11.5 stones – so don’t need anything too industrial.

    I've just got a tax refund 🙂 so my budget is around £500.

    Any thoughts/suggestions appreciated.

    Cheers

    Mike

    myheadsashed
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    Open pros, Goldtec hubs,

    I use DT rims, King hubs and CX ray spokes – shiney shiney

    aP
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    LS
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    £500?

    Cartridge hubs of some sort, Reflex rims and either DT or Sapim db spokes.
    Spend the rest on some Dugast or FMB tubs.

    njee20
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    I used to use Bontrager Race X Lites, they were impressively tough!

    Blazin-saddles
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    The Bontys will pull the spoke through the rim in the end, they all do.

    Are you racing them or just riding?

    Racing – as LS, reflex, cartridge bearing hub and some nice tubs
    Riding – Hope Pro3? £300, Open Pro rims, sorted.

    I used Ksyrium SL's for years to race on and they were bombproof. never once changed a bearing or snapped a spoke. great wheels.

    LS
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    I assumed just for racing – I'd 2nd Open Pro on Hope for all-round use.
    Agreed about Ksyriums as well, although I have had to change a few bearings. Mind you they're the 2003 models 😀

    mrvear
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    What are your current wheels? and will you be selling them ?

    Ed2001
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    Specific wheels ? 8OI usually take the current used wheels on my road bike and downgrade them to the cross bike currently ksyrium elites.
    If I was going to spend £500on some specific cross wheels I would give Derek at wheelsmith.co.uk a ring and he will build you a superb set of wheels.

    MRB
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    Thanks all.

    I will check out the Ksyrium SL's and also give Derek at Wheelsmith a call.

    mrvear – I'm keeping my current set as spares, sorry.

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