Description These 1470 gram wheels make great climbing or racing wheels. Triple butted spokes are 2.3 mm at the bend and 1.7 mm in the middle. The 27 mm deep V rim section is strong and aerodynamic. Comes with...
Favorite Ride: long road rides anywhere in the world
Bike Setup: All Dura Ace and various carbon road frames from Giant and Cannondale
Summary: I have a set of Mavic ssc sl and Campy Nuetrons. I brought these as a back up pair for training. All I can say is wow! Not as stiff as the Mavic SSC SL but who always wants super stiff. I will say they are lighter than the $1000 I paid for the Mavics and Campy Nuetrons. Zero compliants for the price. Beautiful set of hubs and rims. Plus they send you spare spokes just in case. Mine are still true after 2000 miles. I am buying another set.
PS. Neuvations components are a great deal too!
Strengths: Real people at Neuvation with the best customer service out there, period!
Weaknesses: None.
Similar Products Used: Mavic SSC SL and Campy Neutrons
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Bike Setup: Klein Aura XV w/Ultegra 9
Felt F4 w/Ultegra-DA 10 mix.
Summary: This is my second set of Neuvations, and boutght them to upgrade stock Mavic Aksiums that came with my Felt F4. Much lighter, smooth rolling, and stable. Ceramic bearing upgrade also helps.
I've ridden my first set almost daily for a year, commuting and training, on cracked, wet, salty, sandy, oily roads. I've experienced no problems with rims or hubs. My second set is just for race day, so I cant compare wear-resistance; I assume quality of materials and build is consistent.
Strengths: Great value on a fast, light wheelset.
Great customer service (JN responds almost instantaneously to email queries, and ships your order prontissimo!)
Weaknesses: I've never had truing or durability issues with either set of Neuvations. However, I only weigh about a buck 35, and thus, can't comment on flex or durability problems bigger riders might have with such light wheels.
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Race Lites
Mavic Aksium "Race"
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Bike Setup: Specialized S-Works: Record Crank, Chorus shifters & derailleurs, Daytona breaks, Ritchey WCS stem, ITM Millennium bars, Fizik Arione saddle, Crank Brothers Quattro pedals
Summary: I received the wheels yesterday and had them out of the box, taped up, and tires on within 15 minutes. I had absolutely no problem getting my Vredestein Fortezza tires on. Took them out today and put 35 miles on them, and I was very happy with the way they felt, rolled, and reacted. I think that these are going to make a great new set of training wheels.
I will repost after I get 1000 miles on them.
Strengths: Adds a little bling to the bike, roll well, light weight, smooth bearings
Weaknesses: Not sure how long I will leave the stickers on. Will probably leave the Neuvation ones on, but will most likely take of the 1.5in blue R28SL3 stickers.
Similar Products Used: Ambrosio Deep V with Ritchey WCS hubs
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Summary: Agree that these wheels are light and stiff. Strong? No so much. I also agree that the customer service that John provides is quick and good. Do I want to have to use it? No. I am without wheels for the 2nd time since buying these a year ago. I know John will come through, but I would rather have wheels that I can ride. I'm forking out some more cash for something stronger
Strengths: Cheap, Fast, Stiff - I like their looks
Weaknesses: Spokes pull through the rims, Spokes break. I weight 190lbs. These wheels are not strong enough for that weight - apparently.
Similar Products Used: Bontrager, Easton, Mavic
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