Anybody riding on WHR 550 wheels
Any comparison with Proton or Neutron wheels by Campagnolo
Thanks

Anybody riding on WHR 550 wheels
Any comparison with Proton or Neutron wheels by Campagnolo
Thanks


I use them and even though I can't compare them with the Campagnolo wheels I've done about 4000kms on them and they're absolutely fine. they're slightly on the heavier side of course then again they are outstanding value. I can't recommend them enough. You should even check out the WHR 600 wheels which are at the Ultegra level. Both wheelsets are fantastic value for money. A good combination of reasonable weight and stiffness.

i have used the shimano 550 wheels for a year now (only training). I would not like to race on them. They hubs are not too smooth at all, and they are a heavy wheelset at around 1900ish. i have a set of easton circuits and the difference in stiffness, weight and just overall performance is huge. the bike feels somplety difference and a hell of alot faster with my circuits.

i would definetly use protons over 550's, lotto davitamon used proton on their spare bikes at the tour down under last year.

Thanks Melville and Italianrider.
I decided to go with Campy Neutron.
Still have to take the final decision on my frame.
Hesitating between a Pinarello Galileo 2006 and a Look 555.
I was a bit anxious of the weight of a alum and carbon mix compared to a full carbon frame like the 555.
I did a build on Wrench science with a 2005 Galileo with the components and wheels I want and came up to 16.81 lbs.

40dave