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the mule
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 3, 2011
Strengths: Strong, ride very wheel even though they are not the lightest wheels in existence. Well built.Weaknesses: None I have noticed to date.Bottom Line: I have about 3,000 on my set of Hurricanes and so far these wheels have exceeded my expectations. They have proven to be strong, relatively light and durable. I don't notice them on long steep climbs. On downhills they are very fast and very stable.
These wheels have taken a fair amount of abuse. I ride about 8 centuries/double a year on some pretty bad roads at times in Northern California. I never have to worry about these wheels.
Favorite Ride: Death Ride
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: High Sierra Cycling
Similar Products Used: Shimano
Bike Setup: Giant TCR Advanced 0, DA 7950 drive train, FSA KForce brakes and bars
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8golf
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: February 11, 2010
Strengths: Strong
Light (1600g set)Weaknesses: They use 32h 3x in the front too, which is overkill.
What's up with the one red spoke?Bottom Line: I'm 230 lbs, so I was looking for a set of clyde wheels that wouldn't pop spokes and leave me stranded way out on a long ride. I picked these because they are strong and light. They also have a slightly wider rim so I can run a 25mm tire instead of the standard 23mm used by my lighter companions. When riding with a group, I don't worry about running into holes that the others don't call out (or call out too late). I've got 1500mi on the set and they are still true. I'm a powerful rider, so I need a rear wheel that can take a lot of torque, and this 32h 3x can. I took the stock Bontrager Race wheels from my Madone 4.7 and swapped them out right out of the box--these are a few hundred grams lighter and much stronger.
Favorite Ride: Little Neck NY Triangle
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Bikemania
Similar Products Used: None; my old touring bike has 40/48h box rims.
Bike Setup: 2010 Trek Madone 4.7 w/SRAM Rival group
FSA K-Force Light carbon cranks & ceramic BB
2009 American Classic Hurricane wheelset
700 x 25c Maxxis Refuse tires
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PaulCL
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 14, 2009
Strengths: weight and strengthWeaknesses: none that I've foundBottom Line: I bought these wheels for my roadbike because they have three of three for wheels: low weight, strength and fair price. So far, I am very happy. I was tired of destroying 24 spoke wheels under my 6'1", 190+lb body. I burned through a lot of wheels. I feel a lot better riding high spoke count wheels
Favorite Ride: Anywhere without cars
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: online somewhere
Similar Products Used: Want the list? Neuvations, OP's, Campy Vento's, customs, etc...
Bike Setup: Aegis Victory, Hurricanes, Campy Record + Chorus, Campy pedals, two bit legs
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cwdzoot
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: November 2, 2008
Strengths: wider rim rolls and is smooth, also gives great control in corners.Weaknesses: not super aero.Bottom Line: I own 12 pair of wheels, from the ones i build myself to super fast carbon tubulars and Campy $ 1500 clinchers but the hurricanes might be my favorite. The wider rim enables me to ride clincher tires at a lower preasure and this gives a great ride.
Favorite Ride: Friday Morning Orlando "Race'
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At: www.glorycycles.com
Similar Products Used: hand build 32 campy record open pro's
Bike Setup: colnago cristalo with record.
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nctyke
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 15, 2007
Strengths: Reasonabley light and climb well.
Very Durable for a heavier rider.Weaknesses: None to dateBottom Line: Bought these as an upgrade to my Lemond. They already had 2500 miles on them when I purchased.
I wanted something relatetively light with a veiw to occasional competition but strong enough for very day riding. American Classic are the only manufacturer I which publishes a recommended weight limit for their wheels. As I was then 220lb these seemed to fit the bill perfectly.
Well another 1000 miles on these wheels and I am highly delighted with them. Roads I ride are relatively smooth but they have hit some pot holes pretty hard this summer, these wheels have not had to be tured yet.
Favorite Ride: Blue ridge parkway
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Cane Creek Volos
Bontrager Select
CXP 23
Bike Setup: Lemond Buenos Aires
Full Ultegra
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