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Pedal_Power
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 7, 2011
Strengths: Very good all roundWeaknesses: None at the price.The ultegras are slightly stiffer at 3-4 times the costBottom Line: I rate these wheels highly,especially for the price.I've done 15,000 + miles on them with no problems.
They are easy to service
Strong,and spin forever.
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Shimano RS30 - these weren't as good.
They were slower and heavier so I sold them.
Bike Setup: Scott S30 with 105 10 speed
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blacksheepone
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: April 16, 2011
Strengths: Cheap and solid excellent for long distance rides where you keep a good ritme for a long time.Weaknesses: Bit slow on acceleration and the quick releases are just hidious and heavy.Bottom Line: Well ok these wheels aren't for racing that is certain but they are excellent for training and solid. Maybe they don't accelerate very fast but once your in a good ritme you keep on going with them like a train. The only thing is I got rid of the hideous and heavy quick releases and put lighter and better looking ones in the wheels.
Favorite Ride: Scatto C80
Price Paid:
$2100.00
Purchased At: Factory
Similar Products Used: In the same price category the Mavic Aksiums
Bike Setup: Shimano Ultegra 9 speed with Mavic Aksium for racing and shimano WH-R500 for training.
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timwaagh
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: November 10, 2010
Strengths: cheap, works.Weaknesses: hubs, weight, crosswind handling, possibly power transfer/stiffness.Bottom Line: well they're good wheels because they have no problems (at 180 lbs). sure, they need
truing sometimes, but that's all.
what is great about cheap wheels is that you can crash them (or ride in the rain) and replace them easily. I know you shouldn't but still.
but I'm still going to get an overpriced race wheel, because I want some bling and
I don't feel very fast on these. don't know if it's me or the wheels, but I don't accelerate well and I have trouble handling in the nasty winds of holland.
But I guess I'll have myself to blame when I crash those. then I'm going to think: 'should have stayed with the 500's'.
Favorite Ride: when I'm fast
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: lbs
Bike Setup: kinesis 7005 frame, 105 gruppo, soon prettier wheels
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mcirill
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: November 2, 2010
Strengths: The WH-R500s have been strong, troublefree and true so far, still state-of-the-art technology. Weight seems to provide some advantages, providing a stable ride and increased momentum compared to lighter wheels. They feel stiff and compliant to me, even on steep climbs.Weaknesses: Bad rap makes we wonder what lighter wheels would do for me. I suspect the hubs aren't as frictionless as other wheelsets as I don't coast as fast as other riders. Harder to spin-up compared to lighter wheelsets. These aren't big issues for someone who wants recreation and excercise from their ride.Bottom Line: These came stock on my Fuji, and I am pleased with these as training/recreational/commuting wheels. Commute over broken pavement and they are stil true a year later. I climb Hogpen and other North GA mts and wheel weight is not a problem. I weigh about 160lbs.
Favorite Ride: Rabun Lakes Cruise
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At: Performance ATL
Similar Products Used: standard 27" wheels on Peugeot and Raleigh 80's bikes, Alex rims with (?) hubs.
Bike Setup: Carbon frame & fork, shimano 105/Ultegra mix, FSA Gossamer crank with external BB.
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Xuracing
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: May 25, 2010
Strengths: Cheap,
Easy to find parts.Weaknesses: Not very stiff.
Easy to break spokes
bearings not so great.Bottom Line: Shimano Wh-R500
Cheap wheel. Not quite the strongest. Broken 3 spokes in the past 2 months. Just got them replaced. Bearing also went bad on me. They are a cheap wheel if you are just starting. Easy to replace Easy to service, They are far to heavy for anything else.
Favorite Ride: Cannondale SuperSix
Price Paid:
$4700.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: shimano Rs80
muddux dx4000
Bike Setup: 2009 Cannondale Caad9
Sram red Groupset
Zipp carbon bars
Origin 8 CF stem
Sram red brakes
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