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BigMal
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 29, 2011
Strengths: Lightweight (1380gms per set).
Bonded Aluminium braking surface.
Red nipples for bling.
Great Value ++++Weaknesses: Durace steel skewers are heavy - get some titanium replacements.Bottom Line: Most of the rides around Sydney are on rough roads (with rough drivers) and lots of hills.
These wheels are light for climbing but strong enough to take the multiple bumps and potholes of Sydney roads.
They have needed minor truing only once (rear wheel only).
They spin freely and track well on descents with great stability and the aluminium laminate on the braking surface works brilliantly. There is no annoying squeal (carbon braking surface is soo annoying) and brakes work strongly when they have been tested in the Alps, Pyrenees and at Angliru.
Great value for money
Favorite Ride: 4 Gorges
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Wiggle.co.uk
Similar Products Used: Easton EA90SLX (also a great wheel)
Bike Setup: Lynskey R230 Ti Frame, Full Sram red groupset, Compact crank 50-34 with 11-28 Cassette. ET Ergonava carbon bars. Easton EC70 Seatpost and Stem. Michelon Prorace 3s.
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Jim Burke
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: September 18, 2010
Weaknesses: Poor customer service. Replacement parts are difficult if not impossible to find.Bottom Line: I started having problems with my Shimano wheels after 2 years. I started having blowouts and parts were wearing out. Shimano refuses to sell parts to end users, and bike shops are not interested in helping you find replacement parts. They would rather sell new wheels. I am switching to ROL where customer service is first.
Favorite Ride: Trek GT
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Private party
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Alfonze
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: September 16, 2010
Strengths: Realtively light (fast on climbs and sprints)
Comfortable ride
Doesnt get out of true
price (for that kind of price it doesnt get better:-) )Weaknesses: The braking surface could be a little thicker (problem for more hilly riders)
Freehub engages sometimes with strange noise (like chain skip over the cog)Bottom Line: A really good all around wheelset.
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Ritchey Road Pro
Old Dura Ace hubs custom wheels
Bontrager Racelite
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe
Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Bike Setup: Full Carbon with DA 7900
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simonashwell
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: April 11, 2010
Strengths: As above, I love them!Weaknesses: The alloy braking surface bonded to the carbon laminate is thin so not really a wheelset for all year use. I use them only for summer. However, after a years use, no sign of wear on the braking surface yet.Bottom Line: A fantastic set of wheels for those who do lots of climbing. Very light especially considering the price and those of wheelsets of similar weight and performance. Feel superlight on steep climbs and roll beautifully. Noticeable quicker than other wheels on accelerations and climbing out of the saddle.
Favorite Ride: North York Moors
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jathanas
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 11, 2009
Strengths: Smooth, light, quiet, and robust.Weaknesses: None, maybe a bit more bling?Bottom Line: Excellent product. Smooth, quiet, and light! I ride rolling hills and these are ideal wheels for that terrain. Touch wood, no maintenance issues either. Stylish in an understated way.
Favorite Ride: Hills
Price Paid:
$1650.00
Purchased At: Local Shop
Similar Products Used: Zipp 404, Mavic Ksyrium
Bike Setup: Cervelo R3, Dura ace 7800
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