Advice on buying new wheelset

run_Forrest_run

After endless trouble with loose spokes and buckles and various visits to LBS to have the rear wheel trued I think I'm just going to buy a new wheelset.

I might buy online if the prices are favourable. I will also purchase a new cassette and use the old wheel and old cassette for the turbo trainer.

I'm thinking of buying a set of Zondas, mainly because I read good things about them, other than that I'm fairly clueless on wheels. I use the bike for general fitness and sportives, I'm never going to be racing so weight isn't a huge deal for me.
Feel free to offer your suggestions on other wheel options if you want.

My bike is running 105 10 speed compact.

I've never done anything with wheels before so I have a few questions:

1. Is choice of cassette dependent on the wheel type? (hub compatibility etc?)

2. If buying online should the wheels be ready to fit and ride straight away? I read a comment once about a wheel not being centred, not even sure what that is

I won't rule out the LBS either.

Eamonnator

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/wheelsroad/campagnolo-zonda-clincher-wheelset-with-shimano-hub.html

The Zondas seem to be a firm favourite here. Swimcyclerun's price seems to be very competitive.
1) These wheels will suit your 11 speed Shimano cassette.
Shimano cassettes have to have a Shimano compatible hub.

2) The wheels should be ready to go.

I have just retired a set of Zondas(worn rims) after about 5 years. Hubs are still perfect.
I never had to make any adjustments to the spokes.

In my opinion, for the price, you won't get a better pair of wheels.

Mantel have them a little cheaper, also with free postage.
https://www.mantel.com/ie/campagnolo-zonda-c17-road-wheelset?spec%5B%5D=1658&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&gclid=CjwKEAjwj6PKBRCAy9-07PeTtGgSJAC1P9xGYWI_qIol0NHnyK-2taJUv7tARW8h4mMorVLUlSEWQhoCuRfw_wcB

Eamonnator

Just to add, the two sellers, that I have referenced are very reliable and trustworthy.

run_Forrest_run

thanks Eamonnator, brilliant info.

run_Forrest_run

I see swimcyclerun also fit the cassette free of charge, handy.

dragratchet

Eamonnator wrote: »

Mantel have them a little cheaper, also with free postage.
https://www.mantel.com/ie/campagnolo-zonda-c17-road-wheelset?spec%5B%5D=1658&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&gclid=CjwKEAjwj6PKBRCAy9-07PeTtGgSJAC1P9xGYWI_qIol0NHnyK-2taJUv7tARW8h4mMorVLUlSEWQhoCuRfw_wcB

word of warning. i just bought wheels off mantle and while i have no issues with them per say, they used an absolutely dire uk delivery partner called yodel and the wheels got 'lost' for a week or so. yodel were absolutely useless and there are endless complaints online about their service. mantle are great but their choice of delivery partner, no so great.

monkeyslayer

100% recommend the Zondas too, Fulcrum racing 5s are brilliant day to day wheels too if your budget is a little lower.