New wheelset Advice for BMC Roadmachine 02

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bmcman
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by bmcman

I think I've narrowed my search to either Prime Doyenne 50's at £550 (https://www.wiggle.co.uk/prime-doyenne- ... e-wheelset)
or the HUNT 50 Carbon Aero Disc Wheelset, currently on offer at £636 (https://www.huntbikewheels.com/products ... 9265895686)

Gotta say I'm more pumped for the Hunts, but have been reading around that they're a lot of hype?

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by polpy

bmcman wrote:I think I've narrowed my search to either Prime Doyenne 50's at £550 (https://www.wiggle.co.uk/prime-doyenne- ... e-wheelset)
or the HUNT 50 Carbon Aero Disc Wheelset, currently on offer at £636 (https://www.huntbikewheels.com/products ... 9265895686)

Gotta say I'm more pumped for the Hunts, but have been reading around that they're a lot of hype?
Sold my hunt more or less immediately and bought a pair of Lightbicycle ar46.

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bmcman
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by bmcman

How come?

Took a look at Lightbicycle- £105 for shipping? Ouch!

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https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Vel/38 ... elset/STI0

I'd get these, DT Swiss 240 hubs are far better than what is on either the Prime or Hunt wheels. Also Sigma are a UK based retailer with bricks and mortar shops and fantastic customer service.

Knock £25 off the price by signing up with a new email address and they're only a few quid more than the Hunt wheels.

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I fully agree with stumping up some extra cash for quality hubs.
My pal has the vels with the dt Swiss hubs and is really happy with them

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bmcman
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by bmcman

CampagYOLO wrote:
Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:28 am
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Vel/38 ... elset/STI0

I'd get these, DT Swiss 240 hubs are far better than what is on either the Prime or Hunt wheels. Also Sigma are a UK based retailer with bricks and mortar shops and fantastic customer service.

Knock £25 off the price by signing up with a new email address and they're only a few quid more than the Hunt wheels.
Now that is an attractive proposition! I may go for the 38/50 offering! Thanks for this one!
Unfortunately discount codes cannot be used with discounted products! :noidea:
Looking to set these up tubeless, would the Conti 5000's be my best option?

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by MrCurrieinahurry

Honestly just get the 50s front and rear unless your planning on doing lots of mountain days you will be fine.

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bmcman
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by bmcman

MrCurrieinahurry wrote:
Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:51 pm
Honestly just get the 50s front and rear unless your planning on doing lots of mountain days you will be fine.

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Would do, however the 3850's are coming in at £699 versus the 50 RSL2 at £899! :shock:

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by bmcman

Gotcha- cheers!

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