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Har
a Date Reviewed: May 8, 2012
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: everythingBottom Line: Being geneous here and giving these a 2 based only on the fact i rode them 5 months before i gave up on them and EASTON in general. This past weekend I bought a set of Mavic Ksyrium SL's. Here is the back story: My original purcahse was a set of Easton EA 90 SLX, but read on the SL's come in to play also.
4 broken spokes in 14 months on the SLX's and sent back to Easton for complete rebuilds each time. Front, rear, it didn't ' matter. They broke on both wheels. After the 4th time and Easton gave me the standard send the wheel back, I said enough is enough and sent back both wheels. Easton came through, they downgraded me to a new set of SL's not SLX's. At that point i took what they sent. I figured maybe with the extra spoke count i would be better off. Didn't happen. 5 months into the new set, the SL's broke a rear spoke. Shipped back to Easton, this was my 6th return, 5 on the SLX's and one on the SL's that i recently got directly from Easton as a replacement. Just confirmed last Friday the SL rear wheel was rebuilt and being shipped. To take care of the confidence i needed now that the SL rear wheel is on its way back i was at the bike shop the next day and left with my Cervelo and a new set of Mavic Ksyrium SL's. That's the confidence i needed. I refused to let myself put an Easton wheel set back on my bike. I was as patient as someone could be with these wheels, at times going 4 -6 weeks if not longer while i waited for a rebuild and having to use 10 year old trusty Cane Creek Volos as a backup. The shop and the group i ride with, believe me just based on my experience and being with me on group rides for all these broken spokes thinks they are junk and now so do I!
Similar Products Used: Mavic Elite, Cane Creek Volos, and now Mavic Ksyrium SL's replacing the Easton SUX's and Easton SL's
Bike Setup: Cervelo RS, Ultegra, Mavic Ksyrium SL's, Conti's 4000 GP with some chili powder thrown in, Doric stem and post, Selle Flite gel
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Vaughn
a Recreational RiderDate 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 RacerDate 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 RiderDate 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 RiderDate 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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