DT Swiss RR-1450 Mon Chasseral 700c

Price Paid:  $575.00 at eBay

Favorite Ride:
Fast 40

Bike Setup:
'09 Cannondale SuperSix HiMod with BB30, ceramic BB.

Summary:
This is a review on performance. Too soon to say about reliability.
In a word, WOW! Smooth, and fast. It accelerates like a there's no tomorrow and roll forever. I have looked at my computer, and am amazed each time how fast I am going without feeling any effort I typically have to exert above 20mph IN A HEAD WIND!! My pulls at the front become easier and longer as they seem to cheat the wind extremely well. Extra slim rims and tiny spokes and excellent hubs are the winning lightweight combo for these hoops. There's a reason these hubs are resold on $2K+ wheels.
I've just replaced my faithful Mavic Elites after 10K miles, and I didn't realize I would get that much gain.
The weight limit says 200lbs, but with weight fluctuation I would say a max of 185lbs. If you're shopping for fast light wheels, I can't see a reason these shouldn't be in your final 2 or 3.

Strengths:
Silky Smooth, blazing fast, extremely light. Look nice

Weaknesses:
Decals won't last long. Wheels don't feel as solid as my workhorse Mavic Elites. But these hubs can be the trunk to another great set if I had to rebuild them.

Similar Products Used:
Mavic Elites, Spinergy Stealth PBO, Mavic CXP22

Price Paid:  $850.00 at online

Favorite Ride:
a day in the santa monica mtns

Bike Setup:
giant tcr advanced 07, ultegra

Summary:
Bought new and arrived with signed card - handbuilt by dt swiss. Went severely out of true after 100 miles. Took to LBS and tension was all over the place. Had trued and is again out of true after one hour ride. I am 160lbs and ride on smooth roads.

Other than that, they are really smooth, plenty stiff, accelerate and handle beautifully. Hopefully i can get this issue sorted out.

Strengths:
Nice looking
stiff
handling
smooth

Weaknesses:
out of true twice in under 120 miles.
stickers already peeling and tearing.

Similar Products Used:
mavic aksium

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Price Paid:  $400.00 at ebay

Favorite Ride:
anywhere dogs are on a leash

Bike Setup:
merlin extralight 3a/2.5v selle italia plus saddle
fsa k force carbon light cranks dura ace group kinesis forks

Summary:
already had dt swiss 1850 for training purposes,decided to get a lighter set for climbing and sprinting,lucked out and got a set with the 240 hubs(wow)32 spoke rear 228lbs 28 spoke front

Strengths:
light,strong,surprisingly stiff for a light set

Weaknesses:
none to this point

Similar Products Used:
alex
neuvations

Price Paid:  $650.00 at Ebay

Favorite Ride:
Bluegrass Region

Bike Setup:
08 Cervelo RS, DuraAce, SMP Pro saddle

Summary:
Solid, light wheel with no noticible flex. After 2500 miles I'm satisfied these wheels live up to their reputation.

Strengths:
Comfortable, light, durable, look good with my Cervelo RS. Servicability is also no issue with DT.

Weaknesses:
None yet

Similar Products Used:
Ritchey Protocol WCS, Neuvation

Price Paid:  $0.00 at colorado cyclist

Bike Setup:
Trek Pilot 2.1 , Shimano 105 and ultegra, bontrager and B race , Continental 4000 tires, shimano ultegra brakes, koolstop pads, jagwire cables

Summary:
Perfect wheels...... super light & super smooth, ultra stiff and responsive, yet provide a comfortable ride. By far the best wheels I 've ever had. Hi spoke count makes them strong and durable. the 240 hubs with quad bearings are stable and smooth. If there is any deflection its' not noticable. handles hard cornering like the bike is on rails.

Strengths:
strong , reliable, smooth, responsive, solid breaking performance, excellent handling and cornering

Weaknesses:
None found

Similar Products Used:
mavic