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Matt
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: October 26, 2011
Bottom Line: Came with bike - rear wheel went out of true in a few weeks, could not be trued replaced on warranty. Second rear wheel needs to be trued after only 2000km. Never had this kind of problems with road wheels before.
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M. Rose
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 5, 2011
Strengths: Amazing ride quality with tubeless tires
Flexibility of tubed or tubeless tires
Relatively light
Arrived trued and stayed that way
No Flats!
Weaknesses: Retail price could come down
Not easy to mount tiresBottom Line: After a long period of flats and being stranded a couple times, I decided Road tubeless was worth a try. I found this wheel set on eBay and got it for much less than retail. I initially used them with clincher, tubed tires for a month, then switched to Hutchinson Intensive tires. Even with tubes, these wheels were far superior to the Bontrager or Neuvation wheels that preceded them. When I put on the Road Tubeless tires, the transformation was nothing but amazing--the best ride I've ever experienced on a road bike, bar none. This combo was the largest improvement I've made to my bike, almost akin to moving from a aluminum to carbon fiber framed bike. And, after five flats in three weeks with tubed tires, I haven't had one in the 3 months I've been riding this combination on the exact same roads (with Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Sealant)--and that alone makes it worth it. Yes, the tires are more expensive. IMHO, it's well worth it. And, these wheels arrived trued right out of the box and have not needed a correction since putting them on. I am a Shimano wheel & Road Tubeless believer now.
Favorite Ride: Las Vegas Blvd East
Price Paid:
$375.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Race Lite
Neuvation
Bike Setup: Trek Pilot 5.2
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Russel
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 15, 2011
Strengths: Light for price, stiff, well build wheel, tubeless.Weaknesses: Rear wheel would not stay true...had to be re-tensioned...perfect ever since.Bottom Line: Solid wheels, had trouble keeping rear wheel true for first few rides, ended up re-tensioning rear wheel and I haven't had a problem since...something was a little odd out of the factory. Would have rated 5/5 if not for need to re-tension and true rear wheel. Overall a very good wheel though. Tubeless setup is fantastic.
Favorite Ride: Sun Peaks
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Chain Reaction Cycle
Similar Products Used: Mavic Askium Race
Bike Setup: 2006 Specialized Allez, Shimano 105/Ultegra.
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CSPEI
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 29, 2011
Strengths: The WH 6700 with the Conti GP4000s climb better, descend as well, feel more nimble and accelerates faster. The wheels look better than the old set any time . Both the important aspects of climbing and instantenious acceleration are enhanced.Weaknesses: Over cobble stone road sections felt more harsh than the previous Mavic CPW22 c/w Kenda 25mm tyres. On tar sealed road some perceptible minor increase in road buss but still comfortable enough.Bottom Line: Used to ride Intense 5.5 EVP MTB at moderate paces with friends in the numerous Borneo jungle treks created by the Kampong folks foraging in the forest. Found the constant "carrying" of bike over tree trunks, rocks and other natural obstacles tedious . 6 months ago bought a Giant Defy 1 with stock Mavic CPW 22/ Giant hubs and Kenda 25mm tyres. After nearly 40 rides of 30-70km distances found top speed stagnant at 33-38km/hr. Upgraded the wheel set to Shimano Ultegra WH 6700 with 23mm Continental GP 4000s with tube and realized an immediate improvement in speed of about 3 km. Not sure it's the wheels or tyres. But very happy to find after shaving 1/2 kg with the new wheel set climbing and acceleration are significantly improved. The bike is now more responsive and snappy . Looks like I should suppress the urge and expense to upgrade to 2012 Giant Defy / TCR Advanced. With the new wheel set I have achieved the performance I need to catch up with the local " big boys". After all it 's the "engine" now. Not the bike.
Favorite Ride: Giant Defy 1
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Moh Tak , Kuching ,
Similar Products Used: Mavic CPW22 c/w Kenda 25mm Kryterium.
Bike Setup: Giant Defy 1, Shimano 105 groupset.
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jonas nygard
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 30, 2011
Strengths: Smooth rolling wheel, nice and stiff and great road feel with tubeless. Great hubs and Shimano quality.Weaknesses: A tad heavy and not possible to remove valve core on standard set-up. Hard to get the sealant in without making a mess. I don't like the spray in kinds so rather shoot in through the valve with core out.Bottom Line: Wanted to check out tubless so got a pair of 6700 Ultegras and Hutchinson Fusion 3 wheels and drizzeled caffee latte latex goop in the tire as I mounted them. These things replaced much more expensive Hed Ardennes and albeit a lot heavier, sure have a really nice and stiff ride feel. I put in 85psi (I weigh 175/6ft) and like a stiff feel to my ride, the Ultegras really fealt nice and compliant and rolled just as well as the Ardennes. I am very impressed.
Favorite Ride: Luberon Valley
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Nashbar
Similar Products Used: Hed Ardennes, Mavic Axium, Mavic R-Sys SL, Campy Proton, Campy Eurus, Reynolds DV3 carbon tubulars......
Bike Setup: 2007 Bianchi t-cube with full 7900 DA. Look Max 2 pedals, Deda front end...
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