Spinergy Xaero Lite Road wheelsets - clincher


  • Average Rating: 4.09/5
  • MSRP: $ 550.00
  • # of Reviews: 23

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Product Description

Ultra light weight, high-performance wheel designed for racing on all types of courses.
  • Advanced PBO fiber spokes - 18 front/24 rear
  • Force 12 hub, utilizes 12 driving spokes for maximum torsional stiffness
  • Custom US made alloy freehub system with vacuum seal. CNC machined hubs, with sealed cartridge bearings for minimal rolling resistance.
  • Semi-aero, 24mm alloy rim
  • Shimano 8/9/10 or Campy 9/10 compatible
  • Skewers and truing tools included
  • Colors: White graphics with black or white spokes
  • Sizes: 700c/650c clincher only
  • Weight: 1540g/pair (700c) 1450g /pair (650c)
  • UCI Approved


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by johnrubidoux a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: November 17, 2011

Strengths:    Everything

Weaknesses:    Needs a spinergy spoke wrench, otherwise have fun digging at the nuts under the rim strip. Order one online or try a higher end bike shop, maybe even a custom builder.

Bottom Line:   
I first used this wheel on my track bike as a front paired with a rear velocity b43. I treated the spinergy the same as I did the b43 and after 2 years of constant abuse (philly cobblestone, a few drunk riding crashes, and jumping off and over everything in my way) it still rolls great. Of course it needed a couple of true jobs but that was it. Never even bothered greasing the hub. I am now rolling this wheel on my road bike and it hasn't failed me yet. As a working courier (around 100 miles a week) I would recommend this wheel to anyone looking for a solid, light, high performance, good looking wheel.

I can't wait for my new set to come in!!

No I dont have riser bars.

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Favorite Ride:   spinergy xaero lite

Price Paid:    $50.00

Purchased At:   a friend

Similar Products Used:   numerous mavic, shimano, and velocity wheels

Bike Setup:   cannondale tourer frame with shimano/sram mixed drivetrain, odyssey bmx jawns with hold fast straps, fizik arione


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Troth a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: May 16, 2011

Strengths:    Pretty, durable, spokes can withstand temperature extremes and survive, hubs turn effortlessly, absorb shock and vibration very well.

Weaknesses:    White spokes get dirty quickly (what white thing doesn't), plastic spoke covers scratches easily, water enters and fills up rim.

Bottom Line:   
Very light wheelset. Turns almost effortlessly. Great color (white spokes)and absorbs road vibration better than Neuvation wheels I had before. Placed bike on bikerack on car trunk and drove 300 miles with exhaust gases blowing on two PBO spokes. Burned off plastic cover and darkened fibers underneath. Rode century next day with no problems as spokes held together. Fiber spokes are tough and very durable.

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Favorite Ride:   Santa Fe Century

Price Paid:    $450.00

Purchased At:   eBay

Similar Products Used:   Vuelta, Neuvation

Bike Setup:   Colnago CLX, Campy Chorus groupset, FSA carbon handlebar, Fizik Arione saddle.


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by ojdidit a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: March 27, 2011

Strengths:    Ride quality, maintain true.

Weaknesses:    Not aware of any.

Bottom Line:   
Wheels arrived round and true with no change after about 3500 miles. I was apprehensive about the spokes but they have proved themselves, while giving a noticeable improvement in ride. Very happy with this purchase.

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Favorite Ride:   litespeed arenberg

Price Paid:    $450.00

Purchased At:   bicyclebuys.com

Bike Setup:   ultegra, thompson seatpost, forgie 3T stem and bar, litespeed carbon fork.


Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:3
Submitted by yamiya a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: February 23, 2011

Strengths:    Light, comfortable (at low speed).

Weaknesses:    Not stiff. Bouncy at high speed.

Bottom Line:   
Bought this because when I first started riding roadbike in 2009, I found the stock Shimano 105 R561 Clincher Wheelset too stiff and heavy. I wanted something that is more comfortable on the road. I went for Spinergy Xaero Lite, with the unique fiber spokes that soak up most the road vibration. However as I advance in riding, I become a racer rather than recreational ride. At high speed (>30km/hr) it become very hard to control. The bike feels very bouncy and I can't even hold the bottom part of handlebar while going downhill straight line. It's very unstable. Going thru pot holes and uneven road surface at high speed almost throw the bike to the side. In all, it's just not stiff. No doubt it's a nice recreational wheelset, definitely not for racer. Sell it at half-price and now on Fulcrum Racing Zero 2 way fit. Never been happier :D

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Favorite Ride:   Genting Sempah, Malaysia

Price Paid:    $650.00

Purchased At:   KHS, Malaysia

Similar Products Used:   Fulcrum Racing Zero 2-way fit

Bike Setup:   2009 BH Connect, Shimano 105, FSA K-Force Wing


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Chip1951 a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: January 19, 2011

Strengths:    Lightweight, good value, great looking (I have the white spokes), unusual.

Weaknesses:    White spokes get dirty very quickly

Bottom Line:   
Built up a new Look 566 and added the Spinergy Xaero lite wheels mounted with Michelin Pro Race 3 tires. They spin up quickly, are realatively quick, and at 1530grms are on the lighter side. I switch them back and forth with a set of Ksyrium SL's with a set of Schwable Ultremo R-1's which are mounted on my Specialized Roubaix Pro, and with this comparison of wheels, they seem a lil less stiff. Not a bad set of wheels for the money.

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Favorite Ride:   spinergy xaero lite

Price Paid:    $450.00

Purchased At:   ebay

Similar Products Used:   Ksyrium SL's

Bike Setup:   Look 566, Full Ultegra 6700, FSA SLK seatpost and stem, FSA compact omega bars.



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