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Vaughn
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 16, 2011
Strengths: strong/durable/with a high load capacityWeaknesses: Bearing pre-load is difficult to get set rightBottom Line: I purchased these wheels from a buddy almost 2 years ago and have put well over 5000 miles on them. I weigh 230lbs and haven't experienced any problems. I pay attention to where I am riding and avoid potholes. The wheels are straight and have never been trued. I couldn't be happier.
For those who have experienced broken spokes, I've heard that Easton had got a bad batch of Sapim spokes and that those bad spokes have been the cause of spoke failure. Otherwise these wheels are bullet-proof.
Favorite Ride: Breathless Agony
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: From a friend
Bike Setup: Focus Izalco Team/ Sram Force/ 3T Team cockpit/ Easton EA90SL wheels w/Powertap
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Brad Bartels
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: November 22, 2011
Strengths: Light and fast when workingWeaknesses: Not reliable. Breaks spokes very easily.
Bearing don't last long at allBottom Line: I bought the Easton EA-90 sl wheelset because of the extra spoke count for how hard I ride. The first 1000 miles I loved the wheels they rode fast. Then the problems started I broke my first spoke on the front wheel. I broke another on the front then the back wheel I have broken three spokes all on the non drive side of the wheel at the nipples. I have also had the bearings replaced on both wheels. I am very disappointed with the performance and reliablity of these wheels
Favorite Ride: Waterford R-14
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: Bike pedaler
Similar Products Used: Chris King hubs with Deep V Volecity Rims
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Jon Padgham
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 18, 2011
Strengths: Ceramic bearings are nice. Light and stiff wheel for the money.Weaknesses: Poor durability. Rim should not have to be rebuilt after 2,000 miles. Got a sense that Easton doesn't stand behind their product.Bottom Line: The Easton ea90 SLs were great wheels for the first year and a half, put about 2,500 miles on them over that period but then they began breaking spokes on the rear wheel. Broke 3 spokes over about a 500 mile stretch of rides. Sent wheel back to Easton. They replaced the worn hub and informed me that the rim needed to be rebuilt. It was out of warranty at that point so I would have had to pay for it myself. I opted to not throw good money after bad and instead got a pair of Rol Race SLs. Better wheel set and for about the same price. And MUCH better service.
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At: Bike Nashbar
Similar Products Used: Rol Race SL
Bike Setup: Lemond Zurich 2007 carbon frame, Ultegra components
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Rod
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 31, 2011
Strengths: When working, they ride smooth and fast.Weaknesses: Spokes pop way to easy. Rear hub always has lateral play.Bottom Line: Very Disappointed. Had the wheelset for less than 60 days and broke a spoke (rear wheel). Easton took 2 months to replaced all the spokes on the front and rear wheels. Nine months after the repair, broke another spoke (rear wheel). Was told that even though they replaced the spokes, some wheelsets were replaced with the same defective spokes. Really!
Favorite Ride: SD county to OC
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: Trek
Similar Products Used: Bontrager/Felt
Bike Setup: Felt carbon, SRAM Force components
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John
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: June 13, 2011
Strengths: lightweightWeaknesses: weak front wheel design or materials, breaks spokes. I've been stranded 3 times now. Very frustrating! Performance and Easton advertise "enhanced durability"...what a joke!Bottom Line: front wheel has had 3 broken spokes so far. I weigh 170 lbs and like to ride out of the saddle on ascents. The wheel seems to be of poor design.
Favorite Ride: Larch Mountain
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Easton Vista SL. This wheel was very flexible (scary flexible...coming around turns fast with very little confidence that the wheel can hold the line). Never broke spokes though.
Bike Setup: Cannondale CAAD9, Ultegra, Easton EA90 SLX, Easton Fork, and seat post. Deda bars, Ocatalink FSA 39/52. SRAM PG 12/27.
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