Looking to upgrade my wheels

Hi all,

I am currently running a  Shimano R500 wheelset and to be honest i have found them to be quite average the wheels are about 15 months old and in the past 6 months i have broken 3 spokes.

I am looking to upgrade although i'm not ready for carbon wheels. I'll probably be looking to spend between 500-700 give or take.

I basically want to know what is the best bang for my buck.

I was concerned a bit about my weight currently around 85kg but after further reading about the R500 it appears they break spokes regularly.

Would appreciate any advice.

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Permalink Reply by RD6 on March 5, 2012 at 7:06

Jarrod, I am currently at 85kgs and use dura ace C24's and they have not missed a beat as they have done nearly 4,700kms and they are"true" and haven't busted a spoke yet

Permalink Reply by greg looyestyn on March 7, 2012 at 11:10

http://reviews.roadbikereview.com/viral-road-bike-stunts-video

here is a dura ace test video worth looking at.

 

Permalink Reply by Kevin White on March 14, 2012 at 15:21

My nephew does tricks like that on his BMX, he wanted to borrow my carbon roadie but I wouldn't let him

Permalink Reply by Rob (Chewbacca) on March 14, 2012 at 15:35

Hey Rob Yeah I ordered the same wheels but currently out of stock but the online shop offered them in a fortnight at the old price.....they are a very popular wheel appparently :)

Permalink Reply by RD6 on March 14, 2012 at 17:19

nice one !

Permalink Reply by Troy Collett on March 14, 2012 at 11:24

Torpedo7 have Shimano 500 wheels for just $99

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