Wheelset upgrade for road bike

Feb 6, 23 16:38

Post #1 of 40 (3133 views)

Hello,
Just looking for recommendations for wheelset upgrade for my Scott Addict disc 30 road bike. There's so much out there so I'd appreciate any feedback as far as good brands to choose from. My current stock wheelset weighs around 2,700g. Looking to find something anywhere 700g to 1,000g lighter. I'm also looking to stay within a budget of $1,000/$1,200. Preferably new but used is on the table.

I did IMLP on this bike back in 2021 and feel like I'm still peddling lol. Doing it again this year but looking for improvement. While I'm well aware it's the "engine" and not the bike, I do feel like I can knock off some time with lighter wheels.

I appreciate any help you can offer up!
Chris

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 6, 23 17:00

Post #2 of 40 (3120 views)

are you sure about that current weight? that is very heavy! maybe you're weighing ready to ride with tyres and cassette?
the current model addict 30 comes with Syncros RP2.0 wheels which seem to weigh 1750g which is about normal for mid-range road wheels. certainly you can trim some weight off that still but the benefits will be relatively small even on a hilly course. you would likely do better to focus on aerodynamics rather than weight

Last edited by: pk1: Feb 6, 23 17:25

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 6, 23 17:11

Post #3 of 40 (3110 views)

If I were you I'd look at winspace wheels. I'm also currently having a set built by lightbicycle that should be pretty nice

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 6, 23 20:38

Post #4 of 40 (3036 views)

HED, the best bang for the buck.

Currently on sale, around 1600 gramm:
HED Jet RC5 Plus Disc Brake Wheelset - Black, Shimano/SRAM 11 - My Bike Shop
HED wheels been tested numerous times against best competitirs which cost x3 times more, I would pick them over any Chinese brand any time.

Last edited by: Ksavostin: Feb 6, 23 23:24

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [Ksavostin] [ In reply to ]

Feb 6, 23 21:06

Post #5 of 40 (3020 views)

Ksavostin wrote:

HED, the best bang for the buck.

Currently on sale, around 1600 gramm:
HED Jet RC5 Plus Disc Brake Wheelset - Black, Shimano/SRAM 11 - My Bike Shop

Running a similar version on my Caledonia. Love em...

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 6, 23 21:29

Post #6 of 40 (3006 views)

Light Bicycle.

Customize your spokes, hub, nippes, rim, decals, whatever. Great wheels, good value.

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [pk1] [ In reply to ]

Feb 7, 23 17:03

Post #7 of 40 (2892 views)

Yeah, I hear you as the 2,700 does seem high. I re-worked and came up with 2,569g. Here's how I backed into it:
The weight of the Synchos Race 24 wheelset weight (I could not find it listed online) is 3,920 (1,700 front; 2,220 rear). I used the below link as that type of Scott has same wheelset as mine:

https://www.bikeradar.com/...ster-10-disc-review/

I then backed off the following (totaling 1,351g):
* Tiagra 10-spd 11-32 cassette - 355g
*SM-RT64 CL Rotor 160mm - 153g eacch = 306g total
* Schwalbe Durano 700x32 tires (345g per=690g total)

Just know that even if I'm off the mark with some of the above, I'm pretty sure that there's a lot of room for weight savings with the wheels and different tires. I'm also looking to switch to Ultegra r8000 group set.

Thanks so much for your response and feedback!
Chris

Last edited by: cbarry2016: Feb 7, 23 17:19

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [imswimmer328] [ In reply to ]

Feb 7, 23 17:05

Post #8 of 40 (2888 views)

Yes, I will definitely check these out. Thanks for the response!

Chris

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [Ksavostin] [ In reply to ]

Feb 7, 23 17:07

Post #9 of 40 (2887 views)

I will check these out. A little scared about the no returns/cancellations etc. But all options are on the table.

Thank you!

Chris

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [Mongo] [ In reply to ]

Feb 7, 23 17:10

Post #10 of 40 (2883 views)

Very good to know. Appreciate the feedback and I look forward to checking these out!

Thank you!

Chris

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [NordicSkier] [ In reply to ]

Feb 7, 23 17:12

Post #11 of 40 (2882 views)

I will check these out. Thanks so much for the feedback!

Chris

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 7, 23 17:21

Post #12 of 40 (2873 views)

cbarry2016 wrote:

I will check these out. A little scared about the no returns/cancellations etc. But all options are on the table.

Thank you!

Chris

Since they're going out of business, that's not surprising. It may be worth confirming with HED that they'll handle any warranty issues directly, since MBS won't be around. I wouldn't worry too much, I've owned around a dozen HED wheelsets over the last 6 years, never even had to put a spoke wrench to one, much less worry about a warranty issue. I love the darned things. In fact, I just bought another set from MBS last week!

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [Mudge] [ In reply to ]

Feb 7, 23 17:48

Post #13 of 40 (2859 views)

Great. Thanks for the info as that gives me some reassurance. With all the replies I have a bunch of options. Now just have to make the decision lol.

Thanks again!

Chris

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 8, 23 9:11

Post #14 of 40 (2768 views)

Pro bike kit has some deals. I just bought a pair of Reynolds AR41x for under $1000 a pair. Crazy I thought and they are tubeless and still hooked rims.

https://www.probikekit.com/...eelset/11962515.html

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 8, 23 9:55

Post #15 of 40 (2739 views)

cbarry2016 wrote:

Great. Thanks for the info as that gives me some reassurance. With all the replies I have a bunch of options. Now just have to make the decision lol.

Thanks again!

Chris

What depth rims are you looking for? Reply here or DM, whatever's best for you either way.

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 8, 23 12:29

Post #16 of 40 (2695 views)

cbarry2016 wrote:

I will check these out. A little scared about the no returns/cancellations etc. But all options are on the table.

Thank you!

Chris

I’ve been shopping for some time for a new set of wheels in that price range, to replace the cheap Chinese set I’ve been riding. I was looking at HED anyway and the MBS sale finally got me to pull the trigger. As has been said I assume HED would still respect the warranty. And those deals are on fire!

I was also looking at Light Bicycle. They have a great choice of rims and have sales a few time a a year where you can get $50-100 off.

HED’s “Made in America” angle and their long history is what sold me. But no shame in riding Chinese carbon, I’ve had great experiences with my $300 Sunrise sets off Amazon and LB would be a big upgrade over those.

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 8, 23 13:50

Post #17 of 40 (2653 views)

I'd look at HED or Premier tactical wheels

Their 88 wheel tested up to a couple of watts faster than HED's Vanquish 8

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Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [desert dude] [ In reply to ]

Feb 8, 23 14:25

Post #18 of 40 (2644 views)

Did the Premier test include the DT 80mm wheel?

DT seems to test fast, and it's really easy to find on the secondary market for cheap with low mileage since it comes stock on Canyons.

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 8, 23 14:41

Post #19 of 40 (2631 views)

Be afraid of Chinese carbon. Be very afraid.
Customer support and QC are never overrated.

Check out the Hunt Aerodynamicist line. They are less expensive than Enve or Zipp. I have the 32 with carbon spokes, and the 60 w/ Pillar spokes and they perform well, and feel lively.

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Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 9, 23 7:50

Post #20 of 40 (2499 views)

I was recently in this conundrum too. I got a pair of used enve foundation 45 for $925. There's deals out there to be had.

I think you should focus first on what you want from the wheels. The only criteria you mentioned was weight but even for IMLP, aero is more important than weight.

Think about what rim depth, inner width, and tubeless compatibility specs you want and narrow your choices that way. And any brand preferences. I even used YouTube to listen to hub sounds of various wheels and narrowed my choices using that metric. By the end of my search I was down to just two models that I knew were my best choice. And from there it was just pouncing on the deal I felt was good.

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [PBT_2009] [ In reply to ]

Feb 9, 23 15:05

Post #21 of 40 (2438 views)

Yes, thank you. You are 100% correct in that I’ve been focusing on the weight and not the aero factor, which is key, as you said, in a race like IMLP. My goal as I lead up to this decision is to get more educated on all the items that you and others have posted. I’m trying to find that balance between finding the perfect wheels for me and keeping the process as simple/painless as possible. I admit it. I need some hand holding with this stuff as I’m not bike equipment savvy. But I’m trying lol.

Anyway, thanks for your post. I appreciate you taking the time and I will dive into the “aero” factor.

Chris

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [mdana87] [ In reply to ]

Feb 9, 23 15:22

Post #22 of 40 (2423 views)

Yeah, as far as depth I still need to figure out and, in all honesty, get educated on this subject. I’m good with my training but not so great in bike knowledge lol. Though there is a lot to know, it seems. In general, what is the school of thought behind the depth?

And thanks for your response on my thread. I do appreciate it!

Chris

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [desert dude] [ In reply to ]

Feb 9, 23 15:30

Post #23 of 40 (2419 views)

Brian,
Thanks. I’ve actually looked into both of those and each looks like a great fit.

I appreciate your post on this.

Chris

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 9, 23 16:18

Post #24 of 40 (2405 views)

Cheap wheels typically don't weigh more than 2100 grams.

Mavic Aksium Disc wheelset weighs approximately 1905 grams and costs about $300.

Last edited by: jimatbeyond: Feb 9, 23 16:21

Re: Wheelset upgrade for road bike [cbarry2016] [ In reply to ]

Feb 9, 23 23:48

Post #25 of 40 (2359 views)

Just as an FYI, I bought a front HED Jet 9 wheel from mybikeshop.

They were great to deal with! It's too bad they are going out of business!

When I had an issue with my wheel, not from a defect, but from a tire blowout on a high speed downhill that ruined my wheel, they gave me crash replacement pricing as part of their warranty like no questions asked.

The entire process was super smooth and I could not have been happier with how it went.

+1 to both mybikeshop ( once again sorry to hear them go ) as well as HED and their Jet series wheels.

LOVE the deep sections with aluminum brake surface!! Way safer feeling than when I was riding on my full carbon rims especially in the rain.

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