Description Lightweight and super strong, the stealth PBO is the ultimate racing or training wheel. PBO technology brings wheel weight to a minimum, and helps to reduce rider fatigue.
Bike Setup: 09 black/white Cannondale SuperSix Hi-Mod / Ultegra SL / white jagwire cables
Black BB30 SI SL crank with ceramic bearings
SwissTop Performance brakes
Summary: I think everything about the quality and other characteristics of these wheels have already been said. I had been eyeing the Reynolds Assault for a while, but in a bad economy, I decided for something friendlier to the wallet. The Spinergy Stealth are perfect in that respect.
Reviews on other sites and this one are spot on. If your typical ride is below 23 mph, these wheels don't make much sense (neither would any deep dish for that matter) as these will feel a bit heavy and are slow to accelerate. But they will descend like a rocket!!
I don't race but like to hang on rides with guys that do. These wheels not only help me stay till the end, but they look the part as well. My rig is very unique on all my rides, but since I acquired these wheels, my bike stands out and turns heads when I roll in.
Other points to make is I haven't had any problems keeping the white spokes clean, the ride is ultra smooth without being plush, and are not loud from the wind or breaking like most other carbon wheels. If these last without any problems for 5 years, I'll be very happy about getting my money's worth.
Strengths: -Hold speed well
-Look great - Head turner
-White spokes surprisingly stay clean so far
-No crosswinds effect (I weigh 145 lbs mid season)
Weaknesses: -Feel heavy at lower speeds (below 21 mph)
-Not sure if sticker will stay long. Most people peel them off anyway.
-Not real racing wheels, but I got what I paid for and expected
Similar Products Used: No previous carbon wheels.
-Mavic Elites
-Aluminum Spinergy wheels
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Bike Setup: Felt F55,Dura Ace Drivetain..Sram Red Brakes..Tektro sucks..Easton Carbon Seatpost,Carbon Stem and Handlbars,Keo Carbon,Carbon Cages,Sella Itallia,
Summary: I bought these to soften the ride on Felt 55...plus the black and white matched the bike perfectly..I replaced the Kyserium SLs thatI had on the bike..I concure with most ofthe other reviews...a little heavy..they climb ok..they spin up nicead hold speed well once you build ur speed up..the spokes really do help dampen the ride very nicley as that was my goal as this is a bike I use for training on mostly..this is my second pair of Spinergys and I have never had any issues with their wheels..they dont feel as livley as the Kyseriums but they are not near as harsh either..I guess you give to get in cycling unless you want to spend big cash..I know people rag Spinergy..but I dig their wheelsad the madte bike look great as well as serving their purpose
Strengths: Reasonably priced..looks..I for one dig the PBO Spokes even though there are more aero wheels and spokes out there
Weaknesses: A little heavy but most wheels at this price range are ad I knew that when I bought them
Similar Products Used: Rev X and SramS 60
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Summary: I enjoyed these wheels. Expected miracles based on past reviews but...the wheels were just okay. They do hold speed well, but take a while to spin up. They are heavy on climbs..really heavy. Spin smooth as heck and the spokes make the bike feel like it has shocks but if u are expecting a wheel to race on, these are not it. Only good to race on for time trials and tri's. Crits...forget these
Strengths: Smooth
Hold Speed well
strength
Weaknesses: Weight
Acceleration
did I say weight?
Similar Products Used: Shimano rs-10
Mavic open pro
Shimano wh-6500
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Summary: I originally purchased these wheels to replace a set of Alex wheels. I tired a pair of zip 303's/404's before this purchase and was blown away by their performance but the price was too much. I looked for a cheaper alternative without sacraficing a lot of weight. After 1300 miles on these wheels they remain perfectly true. I am usually pretty tough on my bike, wheels especially. I weigh 240 lbs. If your a larger rider or looking for a decent wheel that isn't super expensive this is the way to go. They also spin up easy, and have increased my average by 2 mph. Although, they are a little heavy for climbing they work just fine. Make a little noise here and there.
Strengths: Cheaper than competition, stay true, strong, braking strength is better than carbon wheels because of the aluminum braking surface, handle well in the wind, spin up decently, easy to hold higher speeds.
Weaknesses: A little heavy for climbing, creak here and there.
Similar Products Used: zip 404
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