Bike Setup: Cervelo s1, SRAM force, ksyrium sl premium
Summary: Wow! Bought this wheelset at the suggestion of a buddy at my lbs who knows my riding style. Have spent the last few months on a set of wh-r500's that came stock on my cervelo s1 last year (after I destroyed my older eastons on a pot hole). I didn't really notice a huge difference between my old wheelset and the shimanos-but the minute I put these on my bike I could tell I was going to be ecstatic with my choice. These wheels spin up GREAT and make climbing feel almost as though you are on flat ground-the power transfer is great. They are super stiff and bullet proof so far-the roads I ride are far from smooth so the durability is put to the test often (I was truing wheels every couple of weeks prior to these). I would rate them at 9/10 for performance and a solid 8.5/10 for the money value.
Strengths: Stiff-great power transfer. Light and strong, really durable. Pretty decent deal for the money if you are a heavier rider. Climb well and accelerate great. Solid overall wheelset
Weaknesses: Overpriced for light riders-there are plenty of great wheelsets in the same price range for riders sub 170#s.
Similar Products Used: Race lites, Easton ea90 slx, wh-r500
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Summary: light strong and smooth rolling hubs. a very tough wheel i weigh 240lbs live in a crappy town with crappy roads and these mavics hold up WELL. Also i get NO creeking noise at all i dont get why others are saying this. i beat the you know what out of these and iam a fat F'r and they dont break a sweat. buy these wheels or youll never know the extacy of enjoyment of mavic.
Strengths: jesus would of bought them for his road bike......and a pair of zipps
Weaknesses: all the other people who wine and complain about an awesome wheelset
Similar Products Used: aksium,ksyrium ssc.
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Summary: Great wheels - light, stiff, tough (I weigh 170 and ride about 1,000 miles per month). The wheels stay true and climb well. Sure-footed on descents.
Strengths: Light, stiff, look fine.
Weaknesses: Expensive.
Similar Products Used: Mavic SSC SL
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Bike Setup: 2009 Gary Fisher Arc Pro with full Shimano 105 group set.
Summary: Been riding it for about a week and they are definitely an improvement over the stock Bontrager Race that came on my bike. The wheels are perfectly true and is light compared to the wheels it replaced. I'm really surprised at the negative reviews I've seen for these wheels and hopefully my wheels will keep me happy for a long time. These wheels are definitely overpriced at $1100, but you can buy them of retailers who sell close to wholesale or people who take them off their stock bikes. Compared to stock my stock wheels, I average 2 mph better along the same route.
Strengths: Light weight, good looks, and good comfortable ride.
Weaknesses: None so far.
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Bike Setup: 2009 Cannondale Synapse C-3 with Ultegra SL and Durace. Upgraded to these wheels from Mavic Aksiums. Conti GP 4000 tires.
Summary: Love the wheels overall, light and durable.....but, everytime I remove the front wheel and put it back, I hear this creaking noise....Like squeaking or creaking....Makes me question the durability.
Strengths: Light and fast...and good looking!
Weaknesses: front wheel creaks after reinstallation. Freewheel clicking noise takes some getting used to.
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