I have been thinking of getting a new wheelset for the road so I can keep my cross tires on my current Ultegra/Open Pro set and have something lighter and more interesting for the road. Thinking max of $500, but cheaper is always better. I don't mind buying used or ebay.
Weight is a concern- if they're not significantly lighter than my current set, then I don't see too much of a point in getting anything besides what I have already. I'm about 160 and pretty light on equipment. They'll be going on an Empella Bonfire CX bike. For all around road stuff. Probably no racing, but I like going fast.
I've been looking pretty hard at Easton wheels (EA 70, 90, Orion, Tempest II), Reynolds (Solitude) and a few others. Also Williams Cycling (williamscycling.com) seem very interesting. Less than $500 for a sub 1500g set with ceramic bearings and other nice touches. They had a good review in cyclingnews last year too for the 30s. They're slightly more than I want to spend, but I like the looks of them and the vibe from the company is good.
Any thoughts?
Weight is a concern- if they're not significantly lighter than my current set, then I don't see too much of a point in getting anything besides what I have already. I'm about 160 and pretty light on equipment. They'll be going on an Empella Bonfire CX bike. For all around road stuff. Probably no racing, but I like going fast.
I've been looking pretty hard at Easton wheels (EA 70, 90, Orion, Tempest II), Reynolds (Solitude) and a few others. Also Williams Cycling (williamscycling.com) seem very interesting. Less than $500 for a sub 1500g set with ceramic bearings and other nice touches. They had a good review in cyclingnews last year too for the 30s. They're slightly more than I want to spend, but I like the looks of them and the vibe from the company is good.
Any thoughts?