Lately wheel prices have dropped and the value for money has become incredibly high!
In the old days, wheels meant mag wheels as a matter of course, but lately forged wheels that bolt right on are standing out.
What kind of wheel is good? Well, lighter is always better.
Lately carbon and other materials are increasing, and I can’t hide my amazement at the progress in technology (though they existed back in the ’90s).
Now, when I choose a wheel, the first thing I look at is what shape the rear is.
The damper shape (round or fan-shaped)
How the damper is held in place (built into the wheel itself, sprocket damper, or clamped with bolts)
The sprocket carrier bearing (double-row bearing or single-row?)
Sprocket compatibility (chain size and material)
Those are the four points. Since wear parts exist no matter what you replace, I prefer items that can be sourced quickly.
For example, there’s no way I’d wait two months for a sprocket that’s out of stock.
To avoid that, machining from blank is an option, but the unit cost goes up and it’s not ideal.
The same goes for calipers—I think it’s best to use a caliper with lots of pad options.
Of course, considering piston operation and other factors would make it even better.
Even though it’s pricey, I think Marchesini is the best.
First, they’re hard to crack—that’s point one. The rear structure is beautiful (damper, double-row bearing)—that’s point two.
The price is stunning, but isn’t it peace of mind?
Pokidam
