Mavic Ksyrium Elite

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Deby Bike Shop

Favorite Ride:
St. Pete waterfront in mornings

Bike Setup:
Gaint TCR C1 with Kyserium wheels and Ultegra/Dura Ace

Summary:
Wheel set came with bike. I haven't had any of the problems talked about in the other reviews. Wheels are still true and roll just fine after 3000 miles.

Strengths:
Light and durable

Weaknesses:
None so far

Similar Products Used:
Richey wheel set

Price Paid:  $600.00 at performance

Favorite Ride:
Any

Bike Setup:
Specialized Tarmac with Ultegra

Summary:
Im a big rider (200+lbs most of the time). I got these wheels, threw them on the bike, then forgot about them. I'm at 3000 mile and the wheels are still true. I have no issues with these wheels. So far they have held up great.

Strengths:
Great everyday wheel. 3000 miles and still never been touched with a spoke wrench. Always true.

Weaknesses:
None thus far

Similar Products Used:
Nothing has held up this well for me.

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Off Ramp

Favorite Ride:
Tunitas creek

Summary:
I had high expectations for these wheels. They do ride nicely and are light for the price. I've got no objection to the ride or weight of these wheels.

I was *very* disappointed at the durability of the rims. Unbelievably horrible.

I was even more dissapointed when my lbs as well as Mavic indicated that the wear on the rims was "normal wear and tear".

Strengths:
Light for the cost.
Stay true.

Weaknesses:
Rims got seriously worn by brake pads by 2000 miles.

Similar Products Used:
Rolf Vector Pros
Bontrager Race x-lite

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Price Paid:  $0.00 at Sid's Bikes, NYC

Favorite Ride:
Santa Cruz Mountains

Bike Setup:
2007 Specialized Tarmac Pro (54) - 2008 full Dura-Ace groupo - 53/39 crankset; 11/23 and 12/27 cassettes, 08 Mavic Elites, 09 Shimano WH-7850 24C, 3T ARX-Team stem, Specialized SL short-drop handlebar, Look Keo carbon pedals.

Summary:
I've put over 8,000 miles on my set of 08 Elites that came stock on my Tarmac Pro since April, 08. My weekly training rides consist of a rolling hill century (5,500'gain), two 40 mile mountain rides (4,500'gain each), two easy 60 mile rides (3,000'gain each). I'm 5-9 and weigh low 150s. Roads are a mix of chip and seal and buttery smooth tarmac - mostly the first. After all these miles I consider my pair bomb proof. I've had no problems with the hubs, nor have I had to true them. I've read some rather unpleasant reviews from others but I've been really pleased with my set. Don't get up to speed as quick because of the added weight at the rims and non-aero build but on rolling hills it's an advantage. However, I have recently upgraded to Shimano's WH-7850 24-carbon clinchers. I'm wishing the Shimano's have the same bomb proof characteristics sans several hundred grams and a smoother hub.

Strengths:
Absolutely bomb-proof; no issues with hub, spokes or rim.
Not much noticeable flex - although there is some when pressing hard of the saddle on a climb.
Feel safe descending at 45+
Weight hasn't been an issue - think of the extra grams as a training tool.

Weaknesses:
Is a bit of a harsh ride - Specialized Mondo Pro tires might be partially to blame.
There is more rotation weight at rims so getting up to speed is not as fast but on the other hand once up to speed it does well on rolling hills.

Price Paid:  $750.00 at Greggs Bellevue

Favorite Ride:
All over

Bike Setup:
Trek 5200 Carbon everything except wheels/seat post

Summary:
I ride about 125-150 miles with many steep climbs. Fast on flats slower on the climbs.

Strengths:
Wheels stayed true and held air. Unlike the Rolf Vectors, these wheels retain air pressure in the tubes longer

Weaknesses:
Expensive.
Heavy wheels. Rides like the cheaper Sun Venus
Advertised as exceptional climbers. Not
Hub dies at 6600 miles
Rims wear out too easily

Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Race X Lite
Rolf Vector
Sun Venus

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