A Wheely Weighty Issue

From a wheel perspective the Infinito came with:

Fulcrum Racing 7 rims and hub
Vittorio 700 x 23 white tread tyres
Unnamed inner tubes
Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed cassette

Infinito, as purchased

First ride suggested that the wheels weren't spinning up as well as I was used to on the via Nirone 7 that was fitted with a Xero wheelset (that seems to be no longer available in the UK).
Some hunting around t'Internet suggested that Pro Lite Bracciano wheels were getting good reviews in terms of value for money.  When I found a black set at High on Bikes with a £100 discount, the deal was done.

When they arrived I kitted them with:

Continental Gatorskin (puncture resistant) 700 x 23 tyres
Specialised inner tubes
Campagnolo Centaur 10 speed cassette

Here are the weights for comparison.

FRONT
Fulcrum = 1280g
Pro Lite = 1065g
Difference =  215g

REAR

Fulcrum = 1780g

Pro Lite = 1600g

Difference = 180g

 

That's a weigh saving of 395g - quite significant on an 8.5kg bike!  And no more poser white tread tyres either.

Infinito with Pro Lite wheels and Gatorskin tyres

Riding impressions to come.