Neuvation Cycling R28 SL3

Price Paid:  $350.00 at NEUVATION DIRECT

Favorite Ride:
Serotta / Mt Diablo

Bike Setup:
Serotta

Summary:
Wow! Unbelievable Wheelset. It's been a while since I've made a purchase and received soooo much value for my money!! This John guy--knows the bike biz, he deserves an award from the the bike industry. Additionally, I'm leaving the Neuvation decals on. I will proudly promote Neuvation wheels. Give credit where credit is due. These wheels stand up easily to Mavic o/p ceramic cd and DT Swiss. Both brands of wheels I own. I will probably buy the Neuvation carbon wheels soon. I was even impressed by the quality and care of how the wheels were packaged upon arrival. Out of the box... these wheels are/were stellar on the 1st ride!

Strengths:
Quality, value, customer service, and shipping service. Looks great on my Serotta.

Weaknesses:
Have not found any yet. Just very happy with my purchase.

Similar Products Used:
Mavic, DT Swiss, Ritchey

Price Paid:  $299.00 at Direct from Neuvatio

Favorite Ride:
Any

Bike Setup:
Lemond Tourmalet with Ultegra

Summary:
Great light weight wheel set, you can't beat the cost either. I ride to work three days a week in the city and there are a lot of potholes. The wheels stay very true. I did break one spoke and John (A great man) sent me some free ones. I had them in three days. I could tell a big difference from the factory wheels I had on my bike. Acceleration, roll resistance/ general speed improvements where noticed immediately.

Strengths:
Light weight and cost when on sale

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Select wheelsystem

Price Paid:  $299.00 at online sale

Favorite Ride:
Mercer Loop

Bike Setup:
Raleigh team frame, full carbon, full dura-ace gruppo with Trutativ carbon crank, Ritchey seat post and Specialized saddle, Easton EC30 bars.

Summary:
I have put at least 5000 miles on my first pair. After 2000 miles, I finally blew out the rim, I think it was a pothole, and called John, the owner. I sent him the wheel and he replaced the rim for free, and it has been smooth rolling ever since. i liked them so much I ordered another pair because when the one wheel was in the mail with John, I had to ride a different brand and they sucked, so I never wanted to be without them...

I trust this company and its owner. He is incredibly responsive, helpful, and likes to talk wheels. I have asked him lots of questions and I usually have an email within a few hours with the answer

A great value. I am the kind of person who like to spend money on bike stuff, but not to waste it. These wheels are a steal.

Strengths:
durability, looks, customer service

Weaknesses:
none, honestly. I blew out one rim, but I am a 175-180 lb guy and not easy on them, and there are a lot of potholes that I hit...

Similar Products Used:
FSA RD400
Reynolds
Mavic Ksyrium

Price Paid:  $299.00 at Neuvation (direct)

Favorite Ride:
Deathride (129 miles, 16,000 veritcal)

Bike Setup:
Trek 5.2SL, Triple. Stock except for this upgrade.

Summary:
Very light wheelset (non aero; 1540 grams) and when on sale they are great deal! Also they have a ceramic bearing sale (+ $60) and John @ Neuvation answered many e-mails with questions from me. You have to install the ceramic bearings yourself but the instructions are easy to follow and it includes everything you need. I have yet to ride on these but will post a follow-up as soon as I can. I did a lot of research and for the price, weight, etc. this deal is hard to beat it the $/gram game. Nice thing on these wheels is that they will take standard spokes so if you have a problem you aren't stuck. I'm also going to weigh these on a digital scale but from other wheels John sells, people have stated they may be lighter than spec'd. We'll see but so far I highly recommend these wheels.

Strengths:
Light and great price.

Weaknesses:
None so far. Some people don't like the stickers but it's a personal thing.

Similar Products Used:
Ultegra/Pro; Ksyrium Elite; Shimano Rxxx, misc. other.