Rims are welded for superior strength and machined for smooth braking – 20 hole, 23mm semi-aero front rim provides excellent aerodynamics (especially with 23c tire), while the 24 hole, 21mm rear r...
Bike Setup: Put on a Look 555 then moved to a Dolnago C40
Summary: I was hit at 45 mph by a Silverado from behind, destroyed my Madone, spent a week in the hospital. Rear Bontrager Race Lite came off, way out of wack. Took it to a shop and they trued it...runs great! Can't say anymore than that!
Strengths: Can take a 45 mph crash from a truck
Weaknesses: Maybe a little heavy?
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Summary: In a word-Total disappointment. I am going on my 5th wheelset. The only reason I continue to stay with them is Bontrager continues to warranty and upgrade me every time. I started with Race, had Race Lites and am now being upgraded again to 09 Race X Lites.
Strengths: Very light
Weaknesses: Loose spokes, cracked rims, broken nipples. Just plain bad.
The spike eyelets pull out of the rim, the cartridge bearings do not last, and most of all the freehub bodies are very soft, meaning your cassette actually digs into the freehub body.
Bike Setup: 2006 Madone 5.2SL, stock except the saddle. The stock saddle did not do it for me, I replaced it I'm now using Selle Italia Flight Ti Gel.
Summary: Geez! After reading some of the other reviews, I feel like I may have gotten the only well-built wheelset out there. In my experience, these wheels are BOMBER! They came stock on my 2006 Madone 5.2 SL. I've never had a problem breaking spokes, or going out of true. I have total confidence in these wheels.
Strengths: Allow me to ride hard with no fear of these wheels failing.
Weaknesses: None, so far
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