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Zipp 302 or Alternatives

by rb84
Tue, Mar 05, 2019 14:18
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Hi All,

I am new to the forum so forgive me if a similar post has already been done. 

I am looking for a pair of 50 rim depth carbon wheels , I have a budget of £1000 and have been told that Zipp 302 are probably my best option given my price point. Do  you use or have used the Zipp 302s, how do they fat against over wheels in the same price range? Also, feel free to offer alternatives. 

Thanks in advance 

RB

 

 

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CXR94Di2 | 5 years ago
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Because there is nothing wrong with the quality. They are unbranded and have standard hubs. Ive had a set for several years.

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Team EPO | 5 years ago
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How about some Chinese carbon from "Triaero" but you get Amazon return rights?

https://amzn.to/2EWyFum

 

PS I had some Lightbicycle wheels that were great unless wet!

https://www.lightbicycle.com/carbon-mountain-bike/carbon-mountain-bike-w...

 

 

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CXR94Di2 | 5 years ago
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Ebay chinese deep aero wheels will give you 95% of the performance for less a third of your budget

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BehindTheBikesheds replied to CXR94Di2 | 5 years ago
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CXR94Di2 wrote:

Ebay chinese deep aero wheels will give you 95% of the performance for less a third of your budget

Why risk it, next to the bars they're most important contact point with regards safety, you've got virtually no comeback if in the next xx months they go to shit for some reason.

Respected Taiwanese company, yes, Chinese ebay, not for me.

And by the time you take import futy and VAT into account the monetary savings are not anywhere near what you're saying but each to their own.

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LastBoyScout | 5 years ago
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Campag Bullet 50?

The top of the range Ultra CULT ones can be had for just over £1k, the more basic ones about £650.

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PRSboy | 5 years ago
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I've been through a similar research process myself, some interesting new ideas above- 

I like the JRAs, and the flexibility available to have differing rim depths F&R for example.

Those Wheelsmith Zipp 'tribute' wheels look great for the money... dimpled too for added bling.

Halo Carbauras are also worth considering. https://www.halowheels.com/carbaura/

I also got drawn into the dark side of eBay... if you are prepared to take the risk of the history.  Some great wheels available for similar money (I was outbid on some nice Enve 3.4s for under £1k)

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kil0ran replied to PRSboy | 5 years ago
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PRSboy wrote:

I've been through a similar research process myself, some interesting new ideas above- 

I like the JRAs, and the flexibility available to have differing rim depths F&R for example.

Those Wheelsmith Zipp 'tribute' wheels look great for the money... dimpled too for added bling.

Halo Carbauras are also worth considering. https://www.halowheels.com/carbaura/

I also got drawn into the dark side of eBay... if you are prepared to take the risk of the history.  Some great wheels available for similar money (I was outbid on some nice Enve 3.4s for under £1k)

Set of barely used Hadrons went for about £500 a couple of days ago, silly money

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Joe Totale | 5 years ago
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I'd go to a wheelbuilder as if anything goes wrong then the parts are easily replacable and their wheels perform as well, if not better then the big brands. 

The Cycle Clinic wheels review well and are well under budget. The warranty is the best around and is far better than anything that Zipp or Hunt offers:

https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/road-rim-brake-wheelsets/produc...

Wheelsmith also make top wheels, £1000 will get you their tubeless ready, Zipp 303 esque wheels on Hope RS4 hubs, those hubs are leagues better than the ones used by Zipp:

http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/product-page/dimpled-45

 

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kil0ran | 5 years ago
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JRA's other wheels have had good reviews here, their aero carbon option is the Mahi Mahi.

Fully customisable build and cheaper than Hunt

https://www.justridingalong.com/product/mahi-mahi-rim-brake/#j-bend-or-s...

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BobbyG | 5 years ago
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Can't see past the Hunt Carbon Aero 50s at the moment for quality/value in the <£1000 market

 

 

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