Are carbon wheels worth the upgrade?

[Gee]

I’m running some MasonXHunt wheels at the moment. I bought them because my budget was spent when I built it my current bike. I originally wanted carbon ones but just couldn’t stretch to it at the time. I can now though after a bit of saving. However, the wheels have been just great, couldn’t be more pleased with them. I’m just wondering now whether there is much advantage in upgrading. If I do I’d probably get either Hunt 40/50, zipp 303s or some of those new 42mm Cadex. Are they likely to be an upgrade at all. I use the bike (bowman Pilgrims disc) for general riding and training so spend a bit of time cracking on as well as audax where of course I’m turning out less power for most of the day.

[mig]

which tyres are you using?

[Jamesh]

How hilly are the roads you ride on?

If flat then probably yes...

If hilly then probably little benefit over 5% as well as poorer braking unless disc.

Cheers James

[Gee]

which tyres are you using?

Conti GP 5000 tubeless

[Gee]

How hilly are the roads you ride on?

If flat then probably yes...

If hilly then probably little benefit over 5% as well as poorer braking unless disc.

Cheers James

Disc wheel, generally not much over 5%

[mig]

enjoy your current wheels until they wear out and cannot be maintained.

buy new wheels at that point

[Jdsk]

I’m just wondering now whether there is much advantage in upgrading.

What would be the definition of success?

Thanks

Jonathan

[scottg]

I’m just wondering now whether there is much advantage in upgrading.

What would be the definition of success?

Thanks

Jonathan

The owner of Hunt wheels is looking to get a Morgan Plus Four, we all must pitch in and help.

[Jamesh]

I need new hunt carbon wheels too,

I think they will really go nicely with the spa leather saddle and carradice saddle bag on my Cannondale six!!!


Cheers James