Description The Volant replaces the venerable SL28. We completely redesigned this wheelset making it lighter, stronger and we increased the spoke count. The VOLANT was designed to be the perfect combination of pe...
Summary: I received a new Volant rear wheel as a replacement for an SL. I road on the Volant for two months and had a spoke break at the nipple about halfway thru a metric century. Needless to say I didn't ask for another replacement.
Summary: Purchased after stock Bontrager hub flange broke. Fantastic customer service (courtesy the owner). Have had the wheels now for several months and a couple thousand miles; still true as the first day I rode them. Free wheel a little noisy, but I view any time spent not peddling as wasted, so it doesn't bother me. Great product, and the first time I've been please enough with any purchase to write a review.
Strengths: Noticeably more power transfer over Bontrager Race Lites.
Weaknesses: None, unless the slightly louder noise bothers you.
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Race Lites
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Summary: Purchased Volant's in Sept/08 after seeing the create reviews for these wheels. Since riding approx. 4000 miles on these wheels I have not had to true them up once. I'm a 196 lb rider and still can't believe no true-ups yet. Riding here in CT on all the rough roads has been a real test and they have performed perfectly. Campy compatible rear hub worked perfectly with my campy chorus drive train. The noise from the rear hub pawls are a bit louder than my previous Open Pros but no biggy. As with many of the other reviewers here, dealing with the owner Sean was great both by email and over the phone.
Strengths: Strong, solid, light, and very durable wheels for everyday riding. Great customer service.
Weaknesses: None
Similar Products Used: Mavic Open Pro wheels
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Bike Setup: Bianch 928 carbon lugged complete Dura-Ace love this bike :)
Summary: I put about 1000 to 1500 since I've had these for the last 6 months and all I can say is these wheels rock. These wheels seem very stiff and don't flex but I only weigh about 165 lbs. Very durable haven't had to true at all and still staight as an arrow.
Strengths: Hard to beat for the price,not to heavy and really durable. Also are good for bigger heavier riders up to 240 lbs. Also fairly aero with 27mm rim and bladed spokes. Looks really cool with all black and only white decals (you know how ugly some decals look).
Weaknesses: At this price can't really think of any.
Similar Products Used: Ksyrium sl's, Cane Creek Volos, Bontrager race lites, Spinergy Spox, Real Design Hyperfly and other handbuilt Mavic rims but these Rols are the best.
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Summary: I was looking for something different and rare (for Europe’s scene) and finally ended up with RolWheels - largely thanks to Sean. That’s the best service I’ve ever had – thanks mate. Sean went through a rock to get the wheels to a small European country. And the wheels – super value for money! First I planned to use them as training wheels, but ended up racing on them also. They have proven to be great for road races, time trials and crits. Also I converted them to road tubeless – easy and recommendable. I’ve done on them over 2000 miles and no problems. Wheels are in perfect shape.
A nice bonus is to see some friends on fancy Mavics, Campas or some carbon rings looking amazed when I’m rolling past them :).
Strengths: Stiff, pretty light, aero, durable, great value, great customer service, nice looks.
Weaknesses: Zero
Similar Products Used: Ritchey, some Mavics
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