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D Pepa
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: March 15, 2013
Strengths: Strength
Looks
ReliabilityWeaknesses: None
Bottom Line: Over 5000km on a custom built set with Ultegra hubs, DT swiss spokes, and these rims. Have not had to true them once. Spoke breakage will not happen. You can literally hit a pot hole full speed, head on, at a body weight of 205lbs (not fat, I work out a lot) and your wheel will not go out of true. Best damn training rim on the market as far as I'm concerned.
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DRX
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: October 17, 2011
Strengths: Durable. Long lasting. Aero. Stiff & strong. Not flashy and they won't crack in half when you hit a pot hole.Weaknesses: A little heavy but so what. Go on a diet. 200g in a wheelset isn't noticeable.Bottom Line: Had a DT1.2 (renamed R585) rim on my rear wheel laced to a Powertap hub, 32 hole, three cross, straight gauge spokes, brass nipples. Completely bombproof wheel. Trued them up once after two years & 20,000+ miles because I sold it--didn't even really need to. Ran over a nail that went thru the tire, tube, rim strip and inner wall of rim--didn't even knock it out of true. Stiff and strong and somewhat aero. "Lightweight" is overrated. Just retired a matching front wheel w/ 50,000+ miles on it because the brake surface was worn thru and about to cause the rim to collapse.
Favorite Ride: Bakery Loop
Purchased At: NA
Similar Products Used: DT1.2, DT1.1, Mavic Open, Mavic CXP33
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serottarider
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: June 19, 2011
Strengths: Indestructible.Weaknesses: Relatively heavyBottom Line: Bought these as part of the build of my Seven Mudhoney. They are on Ultegra hubs with 32 straight gauge spokes. Although this setup is quite heavy for racing they have been my training and backup CX racing wheels since I had them built in 2006. They are virtually indestructible—I can't ever recall having them trued! I literally put the wheel over a stake (CX training) wedging it into the spokes. When I finally got it off it was still perfect.
Purchased At: Sonne's
Similar Products Used: Open pro
Bike Setup: Seven Mudhoney with Ultegra, Avid shorty brakes, Ritchey crank and fork
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kupe
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 14, 2010
Strengths: True, round, strong, maintenance/care free, reliable, solidWeaknesses: Not a oneBottom Line: DT 1.2/Chris King Hibs/Straight guage spokes - 2-1/2 years on these wheels and they have not moved one bit out of true or round since the day I got them. I'm not small at 225# on the top end, I like the sprints and I don't always miss potholes, tar joints, or chip seal. They're not the lightest wheels/hoops in the bunch, but then, neither am I. In the unlikelihood that I ever get to 5% body fat and have a pro contract on the line, I'll worry about the weight on my bike. Until then, I'll go for durability & reliability.
Favorite Ride: Anything flat...or downhill
Similar Products Used: The ubiquitous Ultegra/Open Pros
Bike Setup: Orbea Orca, Campy Chorus 10sp compact
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mayersj
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: December 29, 2008
Strengths: Pretty to look at. I get lots of compliments. They ride even better. Smooth, stable, steady!Weaknesses: MAYBE a little heavy. Depends on one's priorities.Bottom Line: Ridden on lots over the years. These rims are so stable that I find it difficult to notice when I have flatted out. I find them to be "confidence inspiring".
Favorite Ride: Fireweed 400
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$80.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: All sort's of Mavic's. Easton/Velomax Circuts and Tempest II, also Zipp 340's.
Bike Setup: A steel Seven road bike. All dura ace.
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