Description The Èlan AERO offers all the benefits of the super light Èlan, but adds black, heat-treated aero profiled spokes for more aerodynamic efficiency.
wheel size: 700c
category: lightweight
weight: 1295...
Bike Setup: Seven Elium SG, Seven Fork, Easton Stem, bar and seatpost, Campy carbon record, Zero Gravity brakes, Fizik aliante seat, Rolf Prima Elan Aero wheels or Zipp 404..
Summary: Have about 3000 miles on these wheels. They spin up nearly as fast as my zipp's and so far they have been bomb proof.. they are still true, hubs still sound good. They are comfortable for the long rides, light for the hilly rides and fast for the fast flat rides.
Strengths: weight, strength, roll up fast, bomb proof.. they look nice too..
Weaknesses: price a little stiff, but you pay for what you get..
Bike Setup: 2006 cannondale 6/13 team 1=hollowgram si
compact/elan aeros/keo ti/veloflex tires/
zero gravity/alien post/slr saddle.54cm frame.weight with pedals=14.35lbs.2006 sl
carbon synapse.dura ace/elan aero/pro 3 tires.keoi carbhon.frame 53cm,weight with pedals=15.58lbs
Summary: rolf elan aero's.have a set of black on cannondalr 6/13,and a set of polished on
cannondale synapse sl carbon.have over 10,000 miles on black set and 6,000 miles on polished set.they have been great, no truing yet.my weight=165 lbs.will replace with same when they wear out.i normally ride 12,000 miles a year.this is the wheel for climbing and fast spin-ups. no problems when installing tires either.these are tough wheels,have done the death ride,and 20 or more centurys with no problems.
Strengths: lite weight/2 finish options=polished or
black.lots of dealer support.made in usa
Weaknesses: none to me.maybe price.but you get what you pay for
Similar Products Used: 2006 mavic es=junk broke 3 spokes in 3,000miles.easton accents=ok hard to find
spokes,factory slow shipping.mavic sl's,good wheels,everyones got them,heavier than claimed.mavic elite,not bad but heavy
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Bike Setup: Cannondale Cad 8, New Dura Ace/Ultegra 10spd group, Dura Ace Crank, Carbon Seatpost, Carbon Wing Bar, Rolf Prima Elan Aero
Summary: I hate to say it but these are the best wheels I have ever ridden. As a former wheel builder and racer I can tell you these wheels are super strong and very light. I feel like I am giving away one of my secrets by reviewing these wheels. I have crashed these wheels off the road and down a rocky decent and although I blew both my tires they were still straight. They are spendy!!! I got a partial sponsorship from my Lbs. I would buy them at full price! ps. I am a big rider 6'5" and weigh between 200 and 220 pounds.
Strengths: Did I say they are light!!! Holy cow light!!! Superior climbing and strong. Helped smooth out my ride. Best of both worlds.
Weaknesses: Not as aero as the Vigors, but no sidewind problems either.
Similar Products Used: You name it, I rode on it.
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Weaknesses: bearings. Had to replace after in a middle of a RR this awful sound was coming from my front wheel,the whole bearing collapsed.
However this bit very important, phoned importer(UK),had to take to the local bike shop(for me was 150mile round trip) they were brill replaced axle and for an extra cost I upgraded to the ceramic bearings.
keep an eye on bearings going stiff and the little 2mm allen key on the hub.
Still recommend though.
Similar Products Used: mavic carbon cosmics/helium/cxp33/hed deep
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Bike Setup: 2005 Fuji Team Pro
Ultegra 10spd/Brakes
Ritchey WCS Stem
E3 Carbon Wing Bar
Precision Carbon Seatpost
Look247 Pedals
Rolf Prima Elan Aero Wheelset
Michelin Pro Race 2
Selle San Marco SKN Pro
Summary: Having switched from the 1800g Easton Vista wheelset, this set is no comparison. Being much lighter (1300g) and stiffer this set climbs very well and does almost everything better. Although there were balance issues, the seller had counterbalanced weights from Rolf installed but on a workstand it shakes really bad. On the road, you can't really feel it at all at any speed. Downhills aren't as fast as I do find myself pedaling more to keep at a high speed. As I did purchase this used, a slight rear hub adjustment and true was needed but it was very small. I do love the freewheel sound!
Strengths: Light, strong, and stiff. very low rotational mass = very good acceleration. loud freewheel.
Weaknesses: Slight imbalance but nothing you can feel. It's not really an "aero" wheel.
Similar Products Used: Easton Vista
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