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cloggsy71
cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
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What would you buy?

Hope Hoops Pro3 RS-Mono - http://www.hopetech.com/page.aspx?itemID=SPG92

or

Mavic Ksyrium Elite S - http://www.mavic.com/en/product/wheels/road-triathlon/wheels/Ksyrium-Elite-S

and why?

I have to say I'm leaning towards the Mavic's...

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  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    For serviceability - the Hopes every time.

    just to throw another spoke in the works...

    Fulcrum Racing Quattro's - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-quattro-clincher-wheelset/
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    In fact, I prefer the look of the Hope Hoops RS-SP's :glasses:
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    Fulcrum Racing Quattro's - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-quattro-clincher-wheelset/

    They're nice too! :glasses:
  • KitTheRoadie
    KitTheRoadie Posts: 641 Member
    Hmm well if this was Harry Hill's TV Burp I'd say throw them into a ring and FIGHT!!! Whichever one wins is obviously the strongest! :wink:

    In all seriousness, personally I prefer the look of the Mavics but for durability I think the Hopes would win (on Mavic rims!) and therefore they'd be my choice. Those Fulcrums TBY found look pretty nice too, damn so much choice! :wink:

    I'll be in the market for a new set come the January sales so keep us posted!
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    FWIW, I have fulcrums on my tri bike and I've been REALLY happy with them. Only 1 season on them, but they saw a fair bit of use.
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    I'll be in the market for a new set come the January sales so keep us posted!

    That's probably when I'll buy TBH!
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    Hope Hoops Pro3 RS-Mono - http://www.hopetech.com/page.aspx?itemID=SPG92

    Discontinued :huh:
  • Cyclink
    Cyclink Posts: 517 Member
    I can't say that I've ever heard of Hoops before. Maybe it's just a UK brand?

    I'm a Zipp guy, personally (303s, 404s, and 808s on different bikes).
  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    I can't say that I've ever heard of Hoops before. Maybe it's just a UK brand?

    I'm a Zipp guy, personally (303s, 404s, and 808s on different bikes).

    Hope is a UK based engineering company - started out making just MTB kit, headsets, hydraulic brakes, hubs etc, and branched out into road wheels maybe 2 years ago. TBH the wheels are just a "pre-built" setup with some very nice lightweight, sealed preset bearing hubs and top-end Mavic clincher rims - nothing that a decent wheelbuilder couldn't knock up for you in a couple of hours if you want them. If you've seen the video of Martyn Ashton "hooning" around on a Pinarello Dogma, he's actually riding on a pair of the deep section Carbon Rim versions of the Hope wheels.

    Zipp's are nice wheels, but they're a whole different price league to the stuff the OP's actually looking at... (£450 ish for the mavic's vs £1650ish for the 303's) - I think that a pair of the 303's would cost more than the entire bike he's currently riding around on - perhaps not QUITE what he's looking for :wink:
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    I think that a pair of the 303's would cost more than the entire bike he's currently riding around on - perhaps not QUITE what he's looking for :wink:

    You took the words right outta my mouth! :noway: :laugh:
  • Cyclink
    Cyclink Posts: 517 Member
    If you're patient, you might be surprised.

    I picked up a pair of 404's for $500 US on eBay. Every time I saw a pair, I put $500 on it. After 8 months, I finally got one (ironically, I won two at once and sold one pair for a profit)
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    (ironically, I won two at once and sold one pair for a profit)

    Nice work!
  • conpapp
    conpapp Posts: 4 Member
    I've used Mavic Cosmic Elites for a couple years and love em! Just my 2 cents.

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