Bike Setup: Scott Addict, Shimano, conventional road setup.
Summary: This is kinda moot since the ES series rim was discontinued in 2007, except that the newer SL Premiums appear to have many of the same design characteristics. I purchased these as upgrades to Ksyrium Elites that came on my Scott Addict. They look great, but suffered from two reliability issues - paint and fatigue life. First, the red hub started peeling from the hub. I was told this was caused by solvents, but I use the same cycling-specific cleaners/lubes on the rest of my bike and this is the only part that had issues. Strikes me as more of a defect. The second, and bigger issue was that the rim failed after probably less than two years of use. A spoke broke unexpectedly, and was unrepairable due to a long crack at the spoke eyelet. I realize there is a tradeoff between light weight and durability, and that aluminum parts don't last forever, but I've not had these issues with other rims and wheelsets in the past.
Strengths: Good looks - red hub, red spoke as accent.
Weaknesses: Plagued with long-term reliability issues. Best kept for race day, not daily training.
Hello all. I have an opportunity to get run a pair of Cosmic Carbone SLs with a Powertap hub already in. I currently run the Ksyrium ES (I believe 07 anniversary edition). Would Read More »
I haven't checked in here in a while and apologize if this has been discussed.
I bought a bicycle on eBay that came with Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels.
Is there any concern with mo Read More »
I am about to pull the trigger on a used wheelset - Mavic Ksyrium ES. I noticed, however, that the front wheel has two red spokes and the owner is saying that it came like that on Read More »
I have two stress cracks on the rear Mavic Ksyrium ES Anniversary Edition Wheel after 4 years and 10,000 miles. the LBS wants $450 to send them back to Mavic for a rebuild. Is Read More »
Hi All, I've read various posts on this forum and others but I'm looking for comparisons on the actual ride quality between the ES and custom wheels built around 23 mm rims (HED, K Read More »
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