Rolf Prima Vigor RS

Price Paid:  $850.00 at Veloce Velo

Favorite Ride:
Seattle to Vancouver BC

Bike Setup:
Kuota Kredo with Sram Force running gear.

Summary:
1 year and a couple thousand miles of rough northwest roads and these wheels are as true as the day I brought them home. I have plowed into a couple of road hazards and one missing water valve; these wheels are bullet proof. The only thing you need to get used to is that they get blown around a bit in a cross wind.

Strengths:
Extremely strong build.
Great value for he price.
Have not required any service of any kind.
Extremely aero head to wind to slightly off axis.

Weaknesses:
Heavier than advertised.
Skewers could be better.

Similar Products Used:
Neuvation, Mavic

Price Paid:  $800.00 at Tuckahoe Bike Shop,

Favorite Ride:
Tour de Tuckahoe

Bike Setup:
2007 Orbea Onix
Ultegra

Summary:
Got them Saturday, just one short ride, but have had plenty of time to sit in my living room and admire them.

Strengths:
Sexy

Weaknesses:
My girlfriend is jealous

Similar Products Used:
Mavic Ksyrium Equipes

Price Paid:  $875.00 at middle island

Bike Setup:
Cannondale system 6 with rolf Prima RS wheels and selle san marco real carbon seat 14.9 lbs.

Summary:
I have the Rolf Elan RS and i love them,they are extremely light at only 1360 grams and durable since i weigh 190 lbs, my next step will be ceramic bearings.

Strengths:
Weight, durability especially when compared to the weight.

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
rolf vigor rs

Price Paid:  $800.00 at Order with bike at L

Favorite Ride:
Combo of hills and flats

Bike Setup:
07 Orbea Orca, 60cm, Ultegra, compact

Summary:
I was a little skeptical about the design of these wheels. I was thinking due to my weight (185) and riding area (lots of chip seal roads)I needed a wheel with more spokes. The LBS assured me that I would not be disappointed with these wheels and recommended I get the stouter RS version; the LBS said the RS can really take a pounding and the weight increase is reasonable. After 500 miles of riding on less than perfect roads and hitting a few pot holes they are still true and roll as smooth as ever. I can also appreciate how much more aero they are than the Easton Orion IIs and Ksyrium Equipes I have had on my other bike.

500 miles really isn't long enough to tell how these wheels will hold up. Out of all the wheels I have owned though these are the first ones that didn't need to be trued at this point.

Strengths:
Aero, strong, smooth, handle well. Look great on my white Orca.

I like the fact they are rated for a 230 LB rider. I can gain 50LBs and still use these wheels :-)

Made in Eugene Oregon, 90 miles from my house.

Weaknesses:
If a spoke ever breaks I think I will be walking.

Similar Products Used:
Easton Orion IIs, Mavic Ksyrium Equipes

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Price Paid:  $800.00 at Cahaba Cycles

Favorite Ride:
AL MS 150 & Mid-South MS 150

Bike Setup:
'97 Klein Stage Comp, full 105 setup, Continental Grand Prix 4000 tires (great tires!)

Summary:
These are one set of sweet wheels. Super sexy. Super fast. They roll so smooth and fast, I coast past others pedaling downhills. I have had no problems with them at all other than they pinged at first for about the first 200 or 300 miles. I emailed Rolf and they said it was normal and would subside soon and they did. I have 2,000 miles on them now. They run true, and quite. The rear hub does click (on purpose) like many wheels do while free-wheelin' so now I have to keep pedaling past the dog hot zones or they will hear me comin' and be waitin'. I soft pedal 'till the race zone and then smoke 'em. The dogs hate these wheels 'cause they can't catch me.

Strengths:
Weight, speed, looks, stability (I've hit 40 mph several times with no problems at all)

It is the best upgrade you can do for your bike.

Weaknesses:
I'm so much faster now I have to wait on many of my riding buddies. (I don't like to wait.)