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Ricardo
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: February 28, 2011
Strengths: LightweightWeaknesses: Poor quality lacking resilienceBottom Line: Poor product quality perfomance, Lightweight. Rear wheel creacked with a little more than 18 motnhs use, I am a lightweight rider coming in at about 70kg on a fat day, would expect more from a quality manufacturer.
Purchased At: Victor Cycles
Bike Setup: Cervelo R3sl, Dura Ace
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chinz
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 27, 2010
Strengths: lightWeaknesses: Don't seem to be durable.Bottom Line: The HED Bastogne have been a disappointment. The rims of rear wheel cracked after about a year. After replacement, the new rim cracked again right where the spokes connect. I am about 80 kg - so may be I am too heavy, but good quality wheels should be able to handle this.
Bike Setup: Cervelo RS, Shimao Durace
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D. May
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: July 27, 2010
Strengths: I like the smooth bearings and the lighter weight, plus they do not catch crosswinds.Weaknesses: Probably won't use these for all the weekly training rides; just for fast rides, Triathlons and climbing events, since they are considered light weight "racing wheels".Bottom Line: I have several hundreds of miles on my HED Bastogne wheels and I really like these wheels. The bearings are so smooth and they helped me climb mountains at the recent Triple By Pass in CO. I am moving towards the lower tire pressure (95-105 psi) slowly and my next set of tires will be 25mm on these wider rims. I have to ride with the brakes opened to allow for the wider rims - no big deal. No need to "wrestle" with these wheels like I do with my Flash Point FP60 deep dish wheels in cross winds. I recommend these wheels.
Favorite Ride: Triple By Pass - CO
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At: Lickton's Cyclery, I
Similar Products Used: Most recent - Flash Point FP60
Bike Setup: Fuji Carbon frame
Shimano Ultegra
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zeebie
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: July 3, 2008
Strengths: Lightweight, Smooth, and Strong. Don't have to deal with tubulars for this weight.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Lightweight, rolls smooth as silk and unbelievably strong. I ride varied terrain around Los Angeles. Climbs and descents up to 13% and rough downtown roads. They respond quick and nimble and have remained true even after riding over some punishing roads. I hit a pot hole descending Mount Hollywood big enough to give me pinch flat and the wheels were fine. I upgraded from Mavic Aksuim which came standard with my road bike and immediately noticed an improvement in smoothness and handling. Weight savings has been a big bonus on the climbs. One of my decisions to purchase these was the weight to cost ratio. (1409 grams) They are the longtime supplier of wheels to the US Postal Team/Discovery Team.
Favorite Ride: Mullholland
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$695.00
Purchased At: om's Pro Bike
Similar Products Used: Mavic Aksium
Gipiemme
Bike Setup: Colnago CLX
Shimano Ultegra Shifters, Derailers, Brakes
FSA Carbon Fiber Team Issue Compact
Carbon Pro Areo Flat Handlebars
FSA Carbon Headset
Colnago Aero seatpost
Speedplay Pedals
Colnago Prologo Saddle
Hed Bastogne Wheelset
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