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.
Bike Setup: Felt Z1. Dura Ace components. FSA SL-K crankset.
Summary: First I am a large cyclist I am 6'2" and weigh about 235 lbs. I was told that these were very strong wheels and would be a good choice for my size. I have been on these wheels for a little more than a year and have put over 6000 miles on them. Overall they seem to be very good wheels. However, the rim on the rear wheel did fail. There were two fractures running lengthwise along the rim just below the spoke nipples. each about an inch long. I was told that to replace the rim will cost over two hundred dollars and would take several weeks to get a replacement rim. Mavic is in no hurry to replace broken parts.
Strengths: Light weight.
Weaknesses: Not bomb proof. It is a pain getting spokes replaced and getting a broken rim replaced.
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Race Lites. Custom wheels, American Classic hubs, Velocity Aerohead Rims (destroyed these rims also).
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Bike Setup: Fuji team 08, continental gator tires shimano dura ace, very comfy brooks saddle, dinnote tailight, Lupine Betty 7!
Summary: The skewers on this wheel somehow loosens up after about a month riding and gives you a warning by a creaky noise when the skewers loosens up to much. Kind of dangerous if you ask me cause I when I was hearing this creeky noise drove me crazy and when I checked the skewers they where loose and I know I tightened them a few weeks before. Rain and moisture gets into these wheels. I found that out by getting a flat and noticed water. Got out my wifes hair dryer and tried to blow hot air into the wheel and laid them out in the sun. Also noticed powder in the water that came out of the wheel. Maybe mavic knows that water can get in and put powder for this problem. I have not noticed any speed gained up any hills but I am a 200 pounder. The only thing good about this wheel is that when I bought them only because of all the great reviews is that it still supports my heavy body and is still true. But if I have not corrected all these problems this wheel probably would have not lasted.
Strengths: Wheels are still true for 200 pounder plus additional 15 lbs gear. Makes my bike look cool.
Weaknesses: Water gets into the wheel on light rain and on heavy foggy nights. Tytanium skewers gets loose after every month and causes creeky noise until tightened. Brake surface is thin
Summary: The wheels are reasonably light and stiff. They have stayed true for the whole year. The only initial problem was with the adjustable bearings-but all that was neede was a couple of thousand km to break them in.
Strengths: stiffness, reasonably lightweight
Weaknesses: bearings adjustment, price
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Race-lite wheel set
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