Wheel advice FFWD - Reynolds
Moderator: robbosmans
Hello!
I have no experience of deep section wheels but I think it's about time to upgrade from my fulcrum racing 3's. I have rolling hills and flats as my local area. I'm 86-87 kg or about 190 pounds. Currently I two option from local riders willing to sell me wheels, both sets are roughly the same in price at 900 euro/950 USD.
First set is a FFWD F6R FCC with DT 240's that has run about 60 km.
Second set is a Reynolds Strike SLG which are brand new.
So which of these sets are considered 'better'? Are these good option for the given price point or should I demand a lower price? Should I look for elsewhere or for another brand altogether? Thanks for helping me out! (Updates with more wheel sets might be coming to the post as I have a notice up on a local board).
I have no experience of deep section wheels but I think it's about time to upgrade from my fulcrum racing 3's. I have rolling hills and flats as my local area. I'm 86-87 kg or about 190 pounds. Currently I two option from local riders willing to sell me wheels, both sets are roughly the same in price at 900 euro/950 USD.
First set is a FFWD F6R FCC with DT 240's that has run about 60 km.
Second set is a Reynolds Strike SLG which are brand new.
So which of these sets are considered 'better'? Are these good option for the given price point or should I demand a lower price? Should I look for elsewhere or for another brand altogether? Thanks for helping me out! (Updates with more wheel sets might be coming to the post as I have a notice up on a local board).
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Unless something is wrong with your racing 3s, I'd still ride/race those - they're great wheels.
That said new gear is always nice. I'd take the Reynolds wheels because they have more R&D in the rims - they should be a bit more aero.
That said new gear is always nice. I'd take the Reynolds wheels because they have more R&D in the rims - they should be a bit more aero.
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Might be! But we all love upgrades, don't we?
I was in to deeper and had racing 3. Absolutely loved those. Best in their price range imo.
When comparing with deeper, You'll notice difference. Just that do You pedal hard enough to justife loss of money?
Would go with reynolds.
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I was in to deeper and had racing 3. Absolutely loved those. Best in their price range imo.
When comparing with deeper, You'll notice difference. Just that do You pedal hard enough to justife loss of money?
Would go with reynolds.
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For your weight there is no any problem with FFWD. Rims are generic made in Taiwan and hubs are reliable. Can't go wrong with FFWD if you like how they look. I have been riding same wheels for like 4 years and no problem at all. For that money it is pretty good deal. And easy to get spare parts for hubs. I also ride Enve 6.7 and of course you can feel small different on side wind (FFWD 22,4mm wide rim) but it isn't problem for my ~74kg weight.
Haven't ride any Reynolds wheels. Easy to get spare parts for hub? I don't think there are any different between braking when both are pure carbon.
Haven't ride any Reynolds wheels. Easy to get spare parts for hub? I don't think there are any different between braking when both are pure carbon.
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