The rear hub on my Roubaix SL2 Apex is starting to give up. It's a cheap no name hub that came with the bike...blah blah blah. I have a patent award coming, birthday is coming up, really good timing.
I'm looking at 2 wheelsets. Mavic Cosmic Elite and Shimano Ultegra. I have no experience with Mavic wheelsets, I've always purchased Shimano hubs (LX/105 and up) with Mavic or Sun rims. My only experience away from Shimano was a Rolf road wheelset that came with my KHS Flite 800, and I liked them. My gut says "stay with Shimano", but I want to try the Mavic route.
Is it worth it to venture away from Shimano to try the Mavic wheels? What is your experience with Mavic ROAD wheels? Should I stay brand loyal to Shimano even though I have SRAM on the bike? Any other options under $500 I should consider? Possible to build a custom set for under $500? Maybe just replace the hubs with something better?
(I think the Mavic wheels would look better than the Shimano wheels on the bike)
I'm looking at 2 wheelsets. Mavic Cosmic Elite and Shimano Ultegra. I have no experience with Mavic wheelsets, I've always purchased Shimano hubs (LX/105 and up) with Mavic or Sun rims. My only experience away from Shimano was a Rolf road wheelset that came with my KHS Flite 800, and I liked them. My gut says "stay with Shimano", but I want to try the Mavic route.
Is it worth it to venture away from Shimano to try the Mavic wheels? What is your experience with Mavic ROAD wheels? Should I stay brand loyal to Shimano even though I have SRAM on the bike? Any other options under $500 I should consider? Possible to build a custom set for under $500? Maybe just replace the hubs with something better?
(I think the Mavic wheels would look better than the Shimano wheels on the bike)