How much difference does a new wheelset make?

[indysteel]

Indysteel, Sadiekate , dauchsund and I posted ad nauseum some time back about what a huge difference a new wheelset makes, and how surprisingly affordable (and downright economical) a well built set of custom wheels can be.

Look up posts by indysteel or sadiekate with the keyword "wheels". If you want to narrow your search, add either "custom" or "handbuilt" to your search. If you want to get to the crux, throw in the term "white industries hubs".

Yep. Granted, I don't know what type of wheel you're looking for Limewave, but custom wheels aren't necessarily more expensive than factory wheels. DH and I both have similar sets and they did not break the bank for what we got in return. Plus, the White Industries hubs we both used (and Jobob and SK used as well) are a thing of beauty.

[jobob]

Yep. Granted, I don't know what type of wheel you're looking for Limewave, but custom wheels aren't necessarily more expensive than factory wheels. DH and I both have similar sets and they did not break the bank for what we got in return. Plus, the White Industries hubs we both used (and Jobob and SK used as well) are a thing of beauty.

Right -- I imagine the White Industries hubs wouldn't be what you're looking for, Limewave (at least, I don't think so), I meant to use that term to zero in on our past discussions of the advantages of wheelset upgrades, but in retrospect that might lead you too far OT. sorry!

[indysteel]

Right -- I imagine the White Industries hubs wouldn't be what you're looking for, Limewave (at least, I don't think so), I meant to use that term to zero in on our past discussions of the advantages of wheelset upgrades, but in retrospect that might lead you too far OT. sorry!

I don't think doing that search will lead her too far off topic. In the very least, I think those former threads address her original question. Plus, to the extent she's looking for a good set of all-around wheels, I actually do think the builds we went with, including the WI hubs, make for a good suggestion. Admittedly, however, I have no idea what kind of wheel she's looking for or what her budget is.

[limewave]

Admittedly, however, I have no idea what kind of wheel she's looking for . . .

Me either.

. . . or what her budget is.

$400-$500 for a set.

[crazycanuck]

Limewave, i'm not sure if JetBlack wheels are the price range you're looking at but perhaps ask your lovely LBS?? http://www.jetblackproducts.com/categories/B/B01

I've no clue if JetBlack stuff is well known in the US???

[Veronica]

This thread revived Thom's interest in new wheels for my bike. I LOVE having a guy who likes to do research. After tons of reading, he ordered me some Easton EA90s from Colorado Cyclist today.

I have no idea - and I really don't care- why he picked those. He got me a fabulous new bike last year, so I trust his judgement.

They would (just barely) fit into your price range.

Veronica

[pll]

What will the Eastons replace? Please do tell what differences you feel in the ride!

[Seajay]

Me either.




$400-$500 for a set.

Oooo. That's tough.
Road bike?
Well, Best low cost option I can think of is a bit higher in the price range...
SRAM S30 Sprint @ $750
Other good options
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe @ $449
(I sent you a PM also)

[Cataboo]

YOu could treat it like a scavenger hunt and watch bonktown. They ocassionally have 50% off wheels. Easton EC90's have been up for $500 or less and my FSA wheels were like 60% off.

They'll be improvements over your stock wheels.

[limewave]

I've been watching Bonktown. I saw two wheelsets come up over the last week, but they were still out of my price range.

Would it be totally weird to just buy one new wheel? I was thinking maybe I should just get a new rear wheel.