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agbagel
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 7, 2010
Strengths: Pretty stiff, phenomenal hubs, low spoke count for windy days, 31mm fairingWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I'm a big guy at 6'3" 215# and did a bit of research before I dove in and bought my first set of niche wheels. I immediately noticed how much quicker they were on the flats. My Ksyriums felt sluggish when I try to stomp on the pedals. The low spoke count still provides enough stiffness so that I only flex the wheel a bit. It would take a 32 hole wheel to really prevent any moving with a guy my size. I rarely feel the heavy crosswinds tugging at my wheel for my weight. You just get used to it. they roll forever. Hubs are simple to maintain and even change bearings. I even went tubeless with Hutchinson Atoms. 300 miles and doing well. It has turned this clincher that much closer into becoming a tubular.
Favorite Ride: Beartooths
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Mavic Ksyriums, Xero
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parrotheadnw
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 11, 2009
Strengths: Extremely strong build.
Great value for he price.
Have not required any service of any kind.
Extremely aero head to wind to slightly off axis.Weaknesses: Heavier than advertised.
Skewers could be better.Bottom Line: 1 year and a couple thousand miles of rough northwest roads and these wheels are as true as the day I brought them home. I have plowed into a couple of road hazards and one missing water valve; these wheels are bullet proof. The only thing you need to get used to is that they get blown around a bit in a cross wind.
Favorite Ride: Seattle to Vancouver BC
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At: Veloce Velo
Similar Products Used: Neuvation, Mavic
Bike Setup: Kuota Kredo with Sram Force running gear.
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Phil
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 19, 2009
Strengths: SexyWeaknesses: My girlfriend is jealousBottom Line: Got them Saturday, just one short ride, but have had plenty of time to sit in my living room and admire them.
Favorite Ride: Tour de Tuckahoe
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Tuckahoe Bike Shop,
Similar Products Used: Mavic Ksyrium Equipes
Bike Setup: 2007 Orbea Onix
Ultegra
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fred
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 31, 2007
Strengths: Weight, durability especially when compared to the weight.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: I have the Rolf Elan RS and i love them,they are extremely light at only 1360 grams and durable since i weigh 190 lbs, my next step will be ceramic bearings.
Price Paid:
$875.00
Purchased At: middle island
Similar Products Used: rolf vigor rs
Bike Setup: Cannondale system 6 with rolf Prima RS wheels and selle san marco real carbon seat 14.9 lbs.
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jmess
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: April 29, 2007
Strengths: Aero, strong, smooth, handle well. Look great on my white Orca.
I like the fact they are rated for a 230 LB rider. I can gain 50LBs and still use these wheels :-)
Made in Eugene Oregon, 90 miles from my house.Weaknesses: If a spoke ever breaks I think I will be walking.Bottom Line: I was a little skeptical about the design of these wheels. I was thinking due to my weight (185) and riding area (lots of chip seal roads)I needed a wheel with more spokes. The LBS assured me that I would not be disappointed with these wheels and recommended I get the stouter RS version; the LBS said the RS can really take a pounding and the weight increase is reasonable. After 500 miles of riding on less than perfect roads and hitting a few pot holes they are still true and roll as smooth as ever. I can also appreciate how much more aero they are than the Easton Orion IIs and Ksyrium Equipes I have had on my other bike.
500 miles really isn't long enough to tell how these wheels will hold up. Out of all the wheels I have owned though these are the first ones that didn't need to be trued at this point.
Favorite Ride: Combo of hills and flats
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Order with bike at L
Similar Products Used: Easton Orion IIs, Mavic Ksyrium Equipes
Bike Setup: 07 Orbea Orca, 60cm, Ultegra, compact
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