Which wheelset is better?

koala

Hi, <br /><br />I'm planning to get a new wheelset, currently using Mavic Comsic (about 6 years old) but it's going to be retired soon. I'm riding a GIANT TCR ONCE Replica 01 model.<br /><br />1. Mavic Ksyrium<br />2. Mavic Comsic<br />3. Shimano WHD6xx/7xx<br /><br />Need advice on the diff b/n 1 &amp;amp; 2 and 1&amp;amp;3. My budget is around US600, don't think I can get 1 or 3 w/7xx. But I may be able to get it elsewhere. I want a more responsive wheel especially on the climb, not so much on sprinting though.<br /><br />Also currently with Shimano 105 cassette (9speed), is it ok if I use DA's 9 speed cassette on the new wheels but with the current 105 groupset?? <br />Any comments/advice greatly appreciated.<br />

Goat

Koala<br /><br />I assume you're revering to Mavic Kysirium Elite and Mavic Cosmic Elite wheelsets.<br /><br />Lets see:<br />Mavic Ksyrium Elite<br />

• Weight:780g Front and 965g Rear
• Spokes: 18 bladed straight pull Front and 20 bladed straight pull Rear
• Features: Fore, FTSL,SUP, UB, Maxtal and QRM technologies

<br /><br />Mavic Cosmic Elite<br />

• Weight:880g Front and 1095g Rear
• Spokes: 20 bladed straight pull Front and 20 bladed straight pull Rear
• Features:SUP, QRM and UB technologies

<br /><br />Shimano WH<br />

• Not much information available on these wheels, to me that’s no good. I’ll stick with the guys who have been manufacturing wheelsets a bit longer than Shimano.<br />

<br /><br />In my opinion if you want a wheelset that’s responsive on the climbs go for the Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheelset they’re light, responsive end utilize the latest Mavic technologies.<br /><br />Click on the following link to see reviews on the wheels you mentioned and many more.<br />http://www.roadbikereview.com/Wheelsets/PLS_2490crx.aspx<br /><br /><br />

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Eldron

<br />Koala,<br /><br />I agree with Goat - Mavic have been making wheels forever and are pretty d@mn good at it!<br /><br />If you're looking for an all round 'last forever' wheelset try the Mavic Classics SSC - quite pricey but they last forever (I've had mine for 15,000km and not touched a spoke yet). Around $450....<br /><br />Check out www.mavic.com for details.<br /><br />You said it yourself - your existing Mavic's lasted you 6 years!<br /><br />

rv

and you can use a DA cassete with a 105 drive train. <br /><br />but since everything else is 105, save some money and get an ultegra cassette.

koala

Thanks guys, will check out the shop and hopefully get the wheel tonight as well. :P<br /><br />

chris2002

http://www.amclassic.com/420_Wheels.html<br /><br /><br />420 Wheelset Pricing <br />Standard Build Frt Wheel - $285.95<br /><br />Standard Build Rear Wheel - $414.00<br /><br />Custom Builds - $25 extra per wheel.<br /><br />Ti Skewer Upgrade - $30 per wheelset.<br /> <br />Faster, cheaper, stronger, and custom built for you. You can choose the spoke count and nipple material. The rims are deeper and lighter. Faster in the hills and on the flats.<br />