Campagnolo Hyperon Tubular Wheel Set

Price Paid:  $1200.00 at ebay

Favorite Ride:
after a rest day

Bike Setup:
De Rosa Team (2006), Campy Record- Skeleton brakes, Record CT/UT crank, carbon rear der., levers, Tufo 33s tires, BBB carbon/alum bars, FSA carbon headset.

Summary:
I'm a racer/recreational/tourer combo...but ask a a lot from my equipment. I must say once I put on these 2006 Hyperons (used on ebay (Buy It Now) with about 100 miles on them), I noticed an immediate difference in acceleration, handling, braking... . This is my first set of tubulars, too, so I initially thought the difference I felt was because of the tubulars...but someone pointed out on my forum post ("Thumbs-up for tubulars") that probably 70% of my experience of these particular tubulars is because of them being Hyperons. There's a video on youtube that shows someone spinning a rear Hyperon when holding it from the freehub...and it is true- the wheel spins. These do the same thing when mounted on the bike, too. Amazing. I'm coming off of a pair of DT Swiss RR1.1 rims with DT 240s road hubs built by Joe Young, which have been awesome for three years. Still, the Hyperons roll faster and smoother. Maybe it's because the Hyperon hubs are newer or less used...but the wheels are light, strong and fast. I especially notice the acceleration up hills with force or cruising down hills without force. It is true- one way to upgrade your bike is with a light and strong wheelset. I do carry a spare tubular tire and a puncture kit (Tufo sealant extreme), but the ride is much better now and worth an extra pocket with a tire. Like another said, if you can find these at a good price, do it. You won't regret it. (There was an 06 pair on this site's classified list a few weeks ago for $875.)

Strengths:
Light, strong, fast rolling, sweet-looking.

Weaknesses:
None.

Similar Products Used:
No other tubulars used- this is my first set...and now I feel lucky these are my first set.

Price Paid:  $1200.00 at Ebay

Favorite Ride:
Hills

Bike Setup:
BMC SL01 - Campy Record, Colnago C50 - Campy Record, Time Vxrs - Campy Record

Summary:
The Hyperon Tubulars are a great wheelset, they are light, stiff, strong, easy to accelerate and have smooth hubs. Mine have over 3000 training and racing miles and remain true despite several trips through potholes etc. (I am 6'2" and weigh 170 lbs) Although I also have Zipp 404's, 303's, Reynolds DVT's, I most often use the Hyperons in Crits. and hilly road races. Incredibly expensive, but if you can find a deal, buy them. You will not be disappointed.

Strengths:
Hubs, Weight, Campagnolo Quality

Weaknesses:
Cost

Similar Products Used:
Zipp 404's, 303's, Reynolds SVT

Price Paid:  $0.00

Favorite Ride:
Look 585

Bike Setup:
(2) Look 585s, Campy record.

Summary:
I have two sets of Hyperon tubulars, and I use them for everyday riding, training, and racing because life is too short...and I am old. They have the heft and stiffness of heavy wheels, yet they are light and without friction. I've had once set for three years and with about 15,000 miles on them, they have never needed truing, a spoke replacement, or a bearing adjustment. They are the best bike component I've ever owned.

Strengths:
They feel substantial, unlike my Zipp 202s, which have lateral flex and feel sketchy and flimsy. (I still love Zipp.) The Hyperons require no maintainence, they are supple, unlike deep-section wheels, they have great lateral stiffness, and they're extremely stout, almost like 2,000 gram wheels. They are bombproof, and have a dreamy ride, especially with 250 gram Tufo tires.

Weaknesses:
The only weaknesses are price, availability, and availability of service parts. If you break a rim, you throw the wheel away and buy a new one.

Similar Products Used:
Wheelsets I currently own: Zipp 202, Zipp 303, Zipp 606, Zipp 900 disc.

Price Paid:  $3000.00 at Helen's Santa Monica

Favorite Ride:
Latigo

Bike Setup:
Full Campy Parlee Custom Z3.

Summary:
Amazing, these wheels do everything well. I have them on my Parlee custom Z3. Of course they look stealth, but most of all they are great riding wheels. No matter the ride, up down, windy calm, these wheels always feel the same, great. I particulary like the ceramic bearings and recommend that if you bought a newer pair without ceramic bearings that you upgrade to them. I weigh 155 and these are super comfortable wheels, yet they lose no power when you go to accelerate or sprint.

Strengths:
Lightweight, impervious to wind, smooth as silk.

Weaknesses:
A bit costly, but that is the price of a super wheelset without resorting to Lew or Lightweight.

Similar Products Used:
Bontrager XXX Lite

Price Paid:  $1900.00 at Carl Hart Bicycles

Bike Setup:
COLNAGO Carbonissimo LX37, 56 cm - Special Edition, Campagnolo Record Carbon, Ergo Brain 10, Chris King NoThreadset, Deda Elementi Alanera, Campagnolo Hyperon Tubular , Fi'zi;k Aliante Ti, Look Cx6 Ti, Tufo Jet Special Tubular, Elite Patao STD Carbon

Summary:
Super sweet!!!!!!!!!! Fast!!!!!!!!!! go! go! go! Wicked! smooth barings...

Strengths:
Pure Italian Elegance! Construction! Quality !!! Reliability, Unashamed Luxury!

Weaknesses:
Cost, but if you cant afford get the aluminum Neutrons.

Similar Products Used:
Mavic