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Bontrager Race Lite

Bontrager Race Lite

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  • 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...
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    Reviewed by: 
    the weak link

    Review Date
    June 1, 2010

    Overall Rating
     4 of 5

    Value Rating
     4 of 5

    Used product for
    More than 3 years

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    Price Paid:  $0.00 at Bicycle sport

    Favorite Ride:
    da boonies

    Bike Setup:
    2007 Lemond BA.

    Summary:
    These wheels came with my Lemond Buenos Aires. The first year they were trouble. I broke the spokes on the back wheel several times. I'm not an aggressive rider, although I do tip the scales at about 200 pounds. The LBS replaced the spokes and trued the back wheel last year and I've had no problems with them since.

    Strengths:
    After the "spoke break-in period" they worked fine.

    Weaknesses:
    People make fum of stuff with "Bontrager" on it. I don't know why. They're not very sexy.


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    Reviewed by: 
    tim ingram

    Review Date
    May 24, 2010

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    More than 3 years

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    4.00 of 5, 2 votes

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    Price Paid:  $0.00

    Summary:
    Having bought a Trek 5200 in 2000, with Bontrager wheels (aero), I have absolutly had zero problems with the Bontrager wheels. Always true and strong through multiple conditions....moutains vs flats.....I love them!!!!


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    Reviewed by: 
    Adwm

    Review Date
    May 7, 2010

    Overall Rating
     3 of 5

    Value Rating
     3 of 5

    Used product for
    More than 3 years

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    Price Paid:  $0.00

    Favorite Ride:
    Any time the sun shines

    Summary:
    I bought these about 4 years ago. Just had my first spoke break Monday. Now the hub is cracked and the spokes are trying to pop out. Bontrager says they won't warranty because I don't have my oroginal receipt. Lesson learned "keep the receipt!"

    Strengths:
    Rolls nice and smooth

    Weaknesses:
    They crack!


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    Reviewed by: 
    Dan

    Review Date
    May 3, 2010

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    More than 3 years

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    Price Paid:  $0.00 at Gregg's Greenlake Cy

    Favorite Ride:
    Going to the Sun Road

    Bike Setup:
    2002 LeMond Le Victoire
    Easton EC90 carbon fork
    All Ultegra (triple crank)
    Bontrager Race Lite Wheels (2002)
    Continental Grand Prix 4000 tires

    Summary:
    These wheels were bulletproof for nearly 9,000 miles and 2 crashes. Never went out of true. Fast, true, and a joy to ride. Gave me confidence on many a screaming decent. No problems whatsoever. In 3rd crash (yesterday) bent the rear one. Given the nature of the crash (very tight hairpin at 25+ mph), it is unclear whether the wheel failed laterally before or after the crash, but I suspect after. Dismayed to hear negative reviews of more current models because it makes me hesitate to replace like with like.

    Strengths:
    Tough, true, fast, light, attractive (mine were blue anodized).

    Weaknesses:
    None.

    Similar Products Used:
    Mavic classics on my old old Trek (now my garage trainer).


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    Reviewed by: 
    Gumbus

    Review Date
    March 24, 2010

    Overall Rating
     3 of 5

    Value Rating
     3 of 5

    Used product for
    2 Years

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    Price Paid:  $3200.00 at LBS

    Favorite Ride:
    good hills and no traffic

    Bike Setup:
    2008 Trek Madone 5.2

    Summary:
    These wheels came standard on my 2008 Trek Madone 5.2 and worked well for over 2500 miles. Lately having trouble keeping the wheel true. Spokes on rear wheel are loosening up in random order. Though they are lighter then some, they still seem a bit heavy to me and lack lateral stiffness. I am upgrading to Edge carbon 45's.

    Strengths:
    cheaper investment for entry level performance wheels

    Weaknesses:
    Difficult to keep true. Lateral stiffness


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