Rolf Prima Aspin wheelsets - clincher

Average Rating: 4.5/5
MSRP: $
# of Reviews: 2

The Aspin is a lightweight category wheel system that delivers extraordinary value and ride performance. Named after a famous climb in the Tour de France, this new wheel system was designed for racers and enthusiasts who want the top-level climbing performance of the Elan with added toughness at a more affordable price tag.

model: Aspin
wheel size: 700c
category: lightweight
weight [700c]: 1500g set [625g/875g]
spoke count: Aero 20F/24R
rim: clincher
hubs: Campagnolo and Shimano compatible

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Submitted by Jake Schwam a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: September 19, 2006

Strengths:    Strong solid wheels. 2K miles and never needed truing.

Weaknesses:    Rolf Prima requires ou ship the wheel back to them for repairs. To replace the rim cost almost as much as just getting a whole new wheel. the rear hub needs constant supervision or the freehub comes loose.

Bottom Line:

This is a great wheelset. Its super stiff and responsive. They get up and go, have zero flex and run solidly. I use them to train and crit on and have found nothing to complain about. I had a bit of a crash and plowed a curb head on. Broke the frame in half and hit the curb right at the weld of the rim. It barely cracked and the rim mushroomed but stayed relatively true.

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Favorite Ride:   Horseshoe Canyon

Price Paid:    $650.00

Purchased At:   Broadway Bikes

Similar Products Used:   Easton Velomax Circuit. Misc. other midrange wheels

Bike Setup:   Indy Fab Crown Jewel SEC, Campy Record, FSA cockpit, these wheels

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Submitted by paluc52 a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: August 15, 2006

Strengths:    Light, stiff and durable. Attractive and reasonably priced.

Weaknesses:    Extra care needed to properly seat the tire bead; valve hole is a bit tight with some tubes.

Bottom Line:

Excellent climbing and all-round, every day wheels. I've put about 4,000 miles on these and have been extremely well satisfied. As light and stiff as advertised. Impervious to cross winds. Very durable. I've had to true one of the wheels once (after nailing a pot hole hidden by shade hard enough to pinch flat). However, I am only 140 lbs, so I'm not hard on wheels.

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Favorite Ride:   SW Wisconsin hill climbs

Price Paid:    $630.00

Purchased At:   Wheel & Sprocket

Similar Products Used:   Mavic Ksyrium Elites

Bike Setup:   2004 Litespeed Firenze; 700x20 tires; Dura Ace triple, 12-27 cassette; Easton EC90 slx fork; Zero Gravity ss brakes.

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