Best Road Wheelset under $500

[alfordjo]

Originally Posted by VTCaraco

I rode Zondas and Neutrons and Protons. Not the high-zoot Campy stuff, but all highly regarded. They were great until they weren't...
Spoke replacement is pricey.

This is the part that scares me with my limited knowledge.

[Hellgate]

Originally Posted by alfordjo

This is the part that scares me with my limited knowledge.

$25 for a spoke mini kit? That's pretty cheap.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by alfordjo

I am in the process of building up a road bike. This is my first try at this. My next step is looking for wheels. A little about me and my riding:
185 lbs
normal ride is around 30 miles with some centuries
I like to climb
11sp Shimano.
Clincher...have never used tubeless so not necessary
Rim Brakes

Any recommendations?

thanks,

Jonathan

DT350 laced to DT411...send me a PM and I set ya up.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by old_fat_and_slow

Used Neutrons. Oops you're running Shimano, nevermind. Maybe something in the Fulcrum line-up. Racing 3's.

Just slap a shimano compatible freehub body on there and go ride....

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Tony

No, why?

Here's a wheelbuilder with a great reputation.
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=234908

Grazie

[alfordjo]

Originally Posted by Ken Robb

Where do you live? It would be important if you and a seller of used wheels could meet and avoid shipping $$$$$.

Just updated my profile. Ft Collins. Thanks for the reminder.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by alfordjo

Just updated my profile. Ft Collins. Thanks for the reminder.

I'm in Boulder and could be convinced to deliver..

cp51errc@gmail.com

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by alfordjo

Just updated my profile. Ft Collins. Thanks for the reminder.

Go take a look at these in person and negotiate, because that's about the price of a new set online, and he's had the listing up for a month:
https://boulder.craigslist.org/bop/d...809868151.html

If you want to go cheap,
https://www.theproscloset.com/produc...ncher-wheelset

If you want them to last, go with oldpotatoe.

[shinomaster]

Zondas, thread over.

[alfordjo]

Originally Posted by mhespenheide

Go take a look at these in person and negotiate, because that's about the price of a new set online, and he's had the listing up for a month:
https://boulder.craigslist.org/bop/d...809868151.html

If you want to go cheap,
https://www.theproscloset.com/produc...ncher-wheelset

If you want them to last, go with oldpotatoe.

Thanks for the research!

[berserk87]

Originally Posted by shinomaster

Zondas, thread over.

If it matters to the OP (it may not based on his weight), I recall seeing that there was a rider weight limit of about 95Kg or so on these (around 210lbs). I looked into the Zondas based on all of the feedback here and had my interest wane based on the fact that I'm pushing the upper limit on them.

Sounds like Ft Collins to Boulder is a good potential fit. If I lived that close to Peter, I would (literally) be knocking on his door for my next build.

[yinzerniner]

Originally Posted by alfordjo

Thanks for the research!

If you ride can handle 32mm or so tires then this deal is pretty darn enticing (stolen from the PSA thread).

https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp...jor=13&minor=4


If you want a pair that will last and can be serviced / refurbed easy then get a custom set from oldpotatoe. DT rims / spokes / hubs with a high-quality hand build will be outrageously good forever.

[alfordjo]

Originally Posted by yinzerniner

If you ride can handle 32mm or so tires then this deal is pretty darn enticing (stolen from the PSA thread).

https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp...jor=13&minor=4


If you want a pair that will last and can be serviced / refurbed easy then get a custom set from oldpotatoe. DT rims / spokes / hubs with a high-quality hand build will be outrageously good forever.

Can't handle 32mm....not sure it will even be able to go to 28mm.

On another topic....either oldpotatoe is really good or he has a lot of people fooled! JK.

[Bradford]

Originally Posted by alfordjo

Just updated my profile. Ft Collins. Thanks for the reminder.

If you are in Ft. Collins, Oldpotatoe is your answer. I have a wheel ready for pickup with him right now, the 7th he has built for me. As a larger rider, I've always sought out the best wheel builder in the area to make sure I get something I can depend on. Peter is that and a good dude to boot.

Tell him what you want, or tell him how you ride and let him decide, and then wait until he tells you to come to the Spud Cave to pick it up. You will be happy with your wheels.

[alfordjo]

Just a quick update....OldPotatoe is building a set of wheels for me.

I am really excited as my frame just got back from refinishing and I have all my other parts on order...

Should be up and running in a couple of weeks.

Thanks for all the help,

Jonathan