Bike Setup: Colnago C-40(fantastic bike, I'd buy another if I could find it), Campagnolo 10, Richie carbon bar, FSA Lite Triple, Rolf Elan Aero wheels, Speedplay X-1 pedals & Cannondale Caad 4, Dura-Ace 9, Rolf Vector Pros, Speedplay X-1 pedals .
Summary: I bought these wheels in the late 1990's because I wanted lighter and faster wheels. And I must confess they looked great. I am still using them today after many thousands of miles and they have needed zero maintenance. They are as true as the day they were purchased.
Strengths: Bomb proof, look great and are good multi-duty wheels.
Weaknesses: None, not even the proce as they have b een well woth the price.
Similar Products Used: Mavic Open Pros & Rolf Elan Aero wheelsets
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Favorite Ride: rolling hills with farms at the side of the road
Summary: Bought them from a friend who had too many wheelsets in the basement. I rode them twice (read approx.100 miles) On the third ride a car cut me off and I "T-boned it. My frame buckled, the front wheel remained in tact. It remains TRUE.
Strengths: Unbelievabily strong. Recieve second looks for anyone who sees then. Qiute pleasing to the eye.
Weaknesses: Have not found one yet.
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Bike Setup: 2002 Trek 5200 Project One with Ultegra
Summary: I have had these wheels for over 5 years. I currently have 22,000 miles on them. I broke 1 spoke around 13,000. Beyond that I have not had a single problem and never needed to have them trued.
I am a 6'5" tall, 205-212 pound fast recreational rider. I have a mile stretch of washboard road (seams every 15 ft) outside my back door I use on every ride. I can't say enough about these wheels. They have been phenomenal for me.
On my previous bike I went through 8 rear rims over 4 years before finding one that would last.
Strengths: Strong, tuff wheels (at least for me).
Great looking. Can you say sexy!
Weaknesses: Noisy (ratcheting) rear hub when freewheeling. If you break a spoke call in the SAG, you're not going anywhere.
Similar Products Used: About 4 different Mavic rims which all cracked or failed except CXP 30.
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Bike Setup: Trek 5500 OCLV Campy Record 10 speed groupo.
Summary: I have had my Rolf Vector Pro Wheels for over 3 years with 5600 miles on them without a flaw! I had one spoke recently turn about 30 degrees and when I took my bike in for replacing a bottom bracket which broke they trued the wheel.
I weigh 205 and consider myself a fast recreational rider. The wheels will creak ocasionally when stressed in a climb but have never come out of true.
Strengths: very strong, few spokes, fast!
Similar Products Used: Looke at Campy wheels when I bought these
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