Shimano Ultegra/Mavic Open Pro

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
Specialized Triple Comp

Summary:
Defective rear wheelset: I weigh only 175 and go very easy on the rims. I've broken three spokes and just broke a rim -- all on the rear. Unacceptable.

Price Paid:  $0.00 at All over

Favorite Ride:
Team Tommaso/Ultegra/ Mavic Custom

Bike Setup:
Team Tommaso carbon alum combo frame; ultegra groupo; cane creek scr-3 brakes, 8i headset, WRS carbon stem and seatpost, brooks pro saddle.

Summary:
I bought these rims and hubs from http://bicyclewheels.com, and am completely happy with there service, quick turnaround and price. The product was exactly what I expected and demonstrated excellent craftsmanship. The wheels were true and the hubs perfectly set up. They roll beautifully.

Strengths:
Roll, stiffness, and looks

Weaknesses:
None yeet

Similar Products Used:
None that I know of. maybe old school dura ace ayala.

Price Paid:  $200.00 at Mom and pop shop

Favorite Ride:
Tujunga Canyon to Mt. Wilson

Bike Setup:
Serotta CSI lugged steel, Campy Record.

Summary:
I have used Mavic Open Pro wheels for years and I am generally happy with them. They stay true and round - up to a point. The problem that I keep experiencing is that the rear rims crack and the wheels turn to junk. I would guess that these wheels are intended for lighter riders. I weigh 185 pounds and have replaced broken rear rims three times in four years.

Strengths:
True, light, fast.

Weaknesses:
Rear wheel rims crack easily. On my Campy-equipped bike, three rear rims have broken in the last four years. Unacceptable.

Similar Products Used:
None.

Price Paid:  $129.00 at Nashbar

Bike Setup:
Colnago with shimano ultegra 9 spd. Very sweet.

Summary:
Nice wheel, but the WORST built wheel I've ever purchased. After the first 20 mile ride, it was completely out of true with one spoke completely loose. I returned it and got another from Nashbar ... and the same exact thing happened. the tension felt spongy to begin with. I've never had a problem with Nashbar built wheels before. Maybe they've hired a neanderthals.

Strengths:
hub feels super smooth and rim seems very nice.

Weaknesses:
Nashbar needs to learn how to build a wheel!!!!

Price Paid:  $200.00 at performancebike

Bike Setup:
Cannondale Cadd 8 with Campy centaur

Summary:
I just picked up these wheels a few weeks ago from performance, but I am very happy with them. They came true, with even spoke tension. I have read some reviews about the build quality being suspect at performance, but that wasn't the case for me. I've only put a few hundred miles on these wheels, but have jumped a few curbs already, and at 200 pounds right now, the wheels seem great. These free wheel for much longer than my bontrager race x-lites. The braking surface on the rims are also very nice. Like mentioned in other reviews about these ultegra hubs, they were slightly too tight, but it only takes a few minutes with some cone wrenches to put a little bit of play in them and they are good to go.

Strengths:
Hubs roll for days and these wheels came very well built from performance. Very good price for all around good wheelset.

Weaknesses:
hubs needed to be adjusted, but that only takes a few moments.

Similar Products Used:
Bontrager race x-lite wheels. 105/mavic wheels