Summary: I've got them very cheap and I said ok, lets try. The wheels are stiff and fast but very low quality. I've had 3 sets with different problems. Each time the FSA replaced the set without any problem so the support is good.
1.problem: the rear hub had a 1mm play on the non-sprocket size. Production failure - they replaced the wheelset.
2.problem: when the new wheelset arrived, they provided new carbon brakepads. Dissaster. Breaking at dry conditions was poor and the brakepad started to produce terribble noise after a few seconds of braking. When I was using them on the race in rain, the brakepad destroyed the braking surface. They replaced the wheels again.
3rd try: I started to use Corima brakepads and they work much better. However, forget to use them in rain because breaking is zero! (its almost acceleratig when you sqeeze the brakes LOL). The frontwheel hub is so inaccurate machined, that if you sqeeze the quickrelease a little to much, the bearing gets pressed against the hub and stops rolling. Then you have to kick the side of the axis withm a hammer to get the bearing back in position. ugly.
Also had some problems with spokes, they break easely.
After that I sold them.
If you're looking for a carbon tubular, dont buy cheap stuff, go for something proven like zipp, bora, mavic...or at least get something which is not at the lowest price range.
Strengths: price
Weaknesses: poor quality
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Bike Setup: Kuota Kalibur with drop bars, SRAM Force drivetrain
Summary: I have been riding and racing these for several months now and have been completely pleased. They aren't as light or as deep as Zipp 404s or Easton EC90s but they are far cheaper than both. They are also very easy to upgrade to ceramic bearings. After 500 miles and 2 stages races on very rough roads mine are still completely true. The only faults I have found is that wet braking is very poor and one of the stickers on each rim came off. I have heard these are popular for cyclocross so they must be durable.
Strengths: -Economical yet competitive on weight and features
-Come with skewers, carbon-specific brake pads, and a spoke tool
-Hub design makes it easy to upgrade bearings
-Appear to be quite durable
-Stickers/graphics are subtle so they go with pretty much any paint scheme/bike
Weaknesses: -A little heavy compared to more expensive carbon tubulars
-Shallower rim depth (50mm) than a 404 or EC90
-Can only be trued with tire removed
-Poor wet braking
Similar Products Used: Easton EC90, Hed 3
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Summary: On my first ride, riding my usual intensity, my average speed increase by 1/2 mph. The road was rolling. They are light, smooth, and durable. The braking is comparable to metal rims. I have not tried them on wet roads. At this point, I highly recommend them.
Strengths: Weight. Durability. Smooth ride
Weaknesses: Cost
Similar Products Used: American Classic 350 Ritchey Pro
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Summary: After one ride during down hill, the carbon rim started to deliminate(wave looking). This caused by high temperture which created by brake pads and rims. Returned to the shop and received 2nd set and did the same thing. Believe or not, I gave another try on the 3rd set. And the result was the same. You know what they said "3 strikes and you are out". I will not buy another set of FSA clincher or tubular wheelset ever. Stay away from FSA wheelset at all cause.
Strengths: Cheapest carbon tubular in the market
Weaknesses: Heaviest of carbon tubular in the market, unstable carbon rim
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