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Planet X Wheels
antonyfromoz
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I have been thinking of getting some new wheels to replace the Shimano R500s that came on my Bianchi without investing too much money (ie as little as possible while still gaining a reduction in weight and hopefully performance). I have been looking at various options and have seen the Planet X Model B wheels which are currently selling at £125 on the web. Planet X do not have any retail outlets in Norway and charge an unbelievable £75 to deliver here (but only £28 or so to deliver to Denmark...) but I will be in the UK next week and might be able to have the wheels either delivered to my hotel or office there. I would really like to know if anyone has any experience with the Model B wheels and if I can reasonably expect any noticeable improvement in performance on my current Shimano wheels - there would be about 200 - 300grms drop in weight over the wheel set.
Antony
Antony
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http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... b-09-34037
http://www.tritalk.co.uk/forums/viewtop ... highlight=
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/bik ... rtive.html (although about the bike the wheels get the thumbs up and that is on a £2K bike)
Overall opinion seems to be OK for the money but as ever I bow to anyone with experience of them
I've been pointed in the direction of American Classics... bomb proof, pretty light, look great and spin forever. I love them. I'd never thought I'd say that about wheels.
You could do worse although they are a little over budget.
http://www.amclassic.com/products/roadw ... 20road.php
I shall be saving up for a set of these