I'm looking at getting a set of new wheels for my road bike. I don't race just want something reasonably descent for training. My mountain bike wheels use cartridge bearings, but I'm getting some conflicting advice in terms of road wheels. Some are saying cartridge bearings are draggy others are saying they're fine.
The sort of thing I'm looking at are Mavic Aksium/Ksyrium Equipe v Shimano Ultegra.
Any advice/opinions?
Thanks
You won't notice the difference. And even if they are just for training, a 'draggy' wheel will just mean you train harder....
There'll be people along who'll say never touched a cup and cone in 125 years of riding at 32mph+, others who'll have broken one in 20 feet. Same for sealed bearings.
If you're a person who rides and doesn't faff with bikes think about cartridge bearings. Maybe Harry Rowland - Ambrosio hubs/rims if you want handbuilts.