Price Paid:
$450.00
at prolitewheels.com Favorite Ride:
Anything Hilly Bike Setup:
BH Speedrom w/ SRAM Red/Force Group, Pro-Lite Bracciano Wheels Summary:
I'm not sure where to begin... I was in the market for a sub 1500gram clincher wheelset and wasn't finding a lot to get excited about. I had tried the Mavic's, which are super stiff and light, but they are expensive and completely unreasonable to work on. I rode the Velocity's and loved them, but overall they weren't as stiff as I felt I needed. I looked at the Easton's, which are light stiff, but I had heard mixed reviews on the hubs. So, I wasn’t really sure what I was going to buy. There are a few guys in my local club who ride Pro-lite wheels, the Stelvio and the Gavia Carbon Tubulars, and they have had very positive things to say. So, when I found the Pro-lite Bracciano’s and saw the price relative to other choices, I decided to give them a spin. I have not been disappointed. These are just as light as the Mavics, although admittedly not as stiff. But, I have given them several hard and hilly rides and have not noticed any perceptible flex. The wheels are solid all around. The rim profile is aero and the graphics are great. The logo’s are actually screen printed on, unlike the lower end models which have stickers. However, the stand out feature of the wheels would have to be the hubs. I’ve ridden Dura-ace hubs with ceramic bearings and I’m not sure that ceramic provides a smoother, faster ride then the EZO bearings. The acceleration is unreal. They spin up fast and maintain speed with minimal effort and are like rockets on the decent. I would put these wheels against any in its weight range, and for the price, you cannot beat them. If you haven’t heard of Pro-Lite, I can only imagine that by making wheels like these; it’s just a matter of time. Strengths:
Light, Stiff, and Smooth Weaknesses:
None Similar Products Used:
Mavic Kysrium, Velocity Helios, Easton EA 90SL
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