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Pedal Pusha
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: April 1, 2013
Strengths: Hubs are smooth as silk and freewheel forever
Awesome looks with the G3 spoke pattern matt black finishing
Great value for money equation and no reliability issues after 4,850 kmsWeaknesses: No weaknesses to report so far
Bottom Line: After researching the 3 major wheels at this price-point - Fulcrum Racing 3, Mavic Ksyrium Elite and the Zondas, I opted for the Zondas. I heard there is not much difference between the Fulcrum 3s but I just love the look of the Zondas, the Italians just know how to combine functionality with aesthetics.
I replaced the stock Shimano R500s that came with my ride and installed Vittoria Rubino Pro tyres as I thought Italian brands should complement each other. The difference is significant, not only the stiffness but they freewheel like a dream and are smooth as butter. The hubs make a distinctive high pitched sound like a swarm of angry bees. They feel responsive when you stand on the pedals, and because the spokes are stainless steel the Zondas ride well too.
I weigh just over 80 kgs and after almost 5,000 kms I have not had any reliability problems nor have they needed to be trued.
Apart from posing it's hard to justify going up a level from these wheels unless you are a club racer or triathlete. Overall I would recommend these in a heartbeat.
Favorite Ride: Red Hill Victorian Peninsula
Price Paid:
$470.00
Purchased At: wiggle.com
Similar Products Used: Fulcrum Racing 3
Shimano R500
Bike Setup: Cannondale 6 2011 model with Ultegra group
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Dan
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: March 14, 2013
Strengths: I've just ordered a new pair. My previous got a stone knock
to the rear rim which has opened a 3cm crack in the rim wall. I only noticed when I got home. I've had them 7 years and apart from one spoke breakage I've never had to true them. I'm just under 200lbs the wheels have done at least 25,000 miles and racing. I hope the new set will be as good.Weaknesses: None that I can see.Bottom Line: Very good quality and reliability. I've trusted mine completely. I own Mavics and Khasmins for my winter bikes and use the Zondas in summer. They aren't as light as carbon but for responsiveness and value for money they can not be faulted.
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Dave ElliottDate Reviewed: March 8, 2013
Strengths: lightweight, very smooth running, feels stiff when putting powerdown, i could feel the difference straight away over the khamsin, felt like was getting an extra mph when on the flat, and they feel so responsive when tackling steep climbs, decending is so much more asured and the braking more precise and controled than with the khamsin set i was using before. With the chorus skeleton calipers i felt in total control when decending around hairpins and felt they were not going to lock up to easily when under hard braking and my decending speed has increased. I use the vittoria rubino pro tyre and a standard tube the weight saving over the khamsin and zaffiro tyre which came with my bike is aprox 548gms. I feel they are an excellent price for the quality and if you are seriously cosidering an upgrade you would do a lot worse of all the upgrades I have done this is by far the best investment for the outlay of money.Weaknesses: none i can think ofBottom Line: excellent value for money worth every penny
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Peter
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: January 28, 2013
Strengths: Bomb proof, can take a heavy rider. Spin fast and corner greatWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I am a big lad at 210 lbs and these wheels are just fine for me. Very strong indeed. I upgraded from stock R500s and the performance improvement is very significant indeed. No flex whatsoever despite my weight and they spin forever. Great for climbing and a massive improvement cornering. A really good value wheel at a lower pricepoint than the Fulcrum 3's. Also stuck a full alloy cassette on (unltegra) to make sure there is no dig into the freehub from harder steel cassettes. Done a 1000 miles so far and no issues.
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$271.00
Purchased At: Wiggle
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AndyDate Reviewed: June 9, 2012
Strengths: Atom-BombproofWeaknesses: Only the rider's stupidity
Left my cassette on for 2 years and it had bedded in to the original free hub. Got it off with a hammer and a punch. Unfortunately the freehub bearings are now making a noise.Bottom Line: 2002 model. 90kg.
Ridden the alps for year, trained in rolling hills, 2 ironman tris, all sorts of roads. Estimated 10,000km.
Only maintenannce was to wipe the rims with a wet sponge every 12 months.
The wheels are still true, the wheels still spin with a gentle push for a long, long time.
Going to buy some more.
Not going to hit them with a hammer.
Not going to hit them with a hammer.
Not going to hit them with a hammer.
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