Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLE or Fulcrum Racing Zero Nite
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Hi guys would like to hear your opinions on which wheelset to get.
Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLE or the Fulcrum Racing Zero Nite?
I ride in mainly flat terrain. I prefer speed over comfort and I enjoy sprinting. However, I do own a set of Farsports Tubular 50mm carbon rim wheelset. It would be good if anyone can compare either with the Farsports 50mm 23mm width wheelset that I own.
Which wheel is better in terms of stiffness based on your experience? Stiffness is very important to me.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
oh and the price for each wheelset available to me is as such:
Mavic $1300USD
Fulcrum $1200 USD
Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLE or the Fulcrum Racing Zero Nite?
I ride in mainly flat terrain. I prefer speed over comfort and I enjoy sprinting. However, I do own a set of Farsports Tubular 50mm carbon rim wheelset. It would be good if anyone can compare either with the Farsports 50mm 23mm width wheelset that I own.
Which wheel is better in terms of stiffness based on your experience? Stiffness is very important to me.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
oh and the price for each wheelset available to me is as such:
Mavic $1300USD
Fulcrum $1200 USD
Just out of interest - why limit the choice to these two?
Of the two I would go for the Fulcrums unless you want them for TTs also, though they will be a bit
less aerodynamic. Fulcrums for me because:
- lighter
- better hubs
- look better
Both are pretty stiff and tough
Of the two I would go for the Fulcrums unless you want them for TTs also, though they will be a bit
less aerodynamic. Fulcrums for me because:
- lighter
- better hubs
- look better
Both are pretty stiff and tough
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If you are limiting the choice to just those two (which you shouldnt) I would go for the zero's without a second thought. I used to own Cosmic Carbone SLs and they do not have very nice manner in cross-winds. Be prepared for sudden, difficult to predict steering torque with each gust. Going down hills with this is very unpleasant. Also, mavic hubs are shit. Further, cosmics are friggen heavy. If you want aero go for a set of Heds, or even Zipp firecrest - they can be had for circa 1200 these days second hand.
Zero nites have fantastic hubs, are fairly light and have excellent though very noisy braking.
Zero nites have fantastic hubs, are fairly light and have excellent though very noisy braking.
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Have you thought about full carbon options?
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pdlpsher1 wrote:They are apples and oranges. The better comparison would be the Fulcrum Red Wind vs. Mavic Cosmic SLE.
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I have a cosmic carbon SLE wheel sets assembled in canyon aeroad bike.
And the testing is done and the peformance is very impressive to me.
It is suitable for the aero frame and very fast in straight cycling.
I think two wheel sets is already excellent but, in my case, the best one is cosmic sle wheel.
And the testing is done and the peformance is very impressive to me.
It is suitable for the aero frame and very fast in straight cycling.
I think two wheel sets is already excellent but, in my case, the best one is cosmic sle wheel.
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We're loving the Zero Nite wheels!
but if you can stretch the budget, get the Zero Carbons - they're the best full carbon clincher for the money and really stiff!!
but if you can stretch the budget, get the Zero Carbons - they're the best full carbon clincher for the money and really stiff!!