Xero XLR Airy

Price Paid:  $220.00 at eBay

Favorite Ride:
The Kanc

Bike Setup:
2008 Look 585 Ultra
Dura Ace 7800 group
Look Keo Sprint pedals
Vittoria Rubino Pro tires
Specialized Alias saddle
Deda Newton Stem
Deda bars
white tape/white pedals/white tires
White is fast!

Summary:
I bought these for *very* short change on eBay, and my review is based entirely with that pricepoint in mind. These wheels are light, 10spd only, and have been fine for 2500 miles. I am 6' 155lbs so that's well within any weight limit on cycling gear. For the first 100 miles the front wheel pulsed under braking, but then smoothed out and has been 100% fine ever since. For anything near the retail price I can't say I'd be as happy, as too many other options are available for that kind of money. But for a cheap climber or race wheel, I am pressed to find fault in these unit.s

Strengths:
Weight -- not bad at 1420
Looks -- if you like silver wheels
Easy to put tires on
Stable at speed - 45mph downhill was fine
Price, if you shop aggressively

Weaknesses:
Stickers pick up dirt like crazy
Reliability? Who knows
Some pulsing while braking - only temporary

Similar Products Used:
Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Easton EA90 SLX
Neuvation R28 Aero4
Shimano Dura Ace WH7701

Price Paid:  $210.00 at Ebay

Favorite Ride:
Usery Pass

Bike Setup:
Giant carbon OCR (54 year old rider)with DA 9 speed shifters, FSA Carbon Pro compact crank, Token BB with ceramic bearings, FSA K-wing bars, Easton EC 90 carbon seat post. Total weight under 16 lbs. Personally built up, great ride. Bypass Bob in AZ.

Summary:
THis is my third set of Xero wheels. Previous 2 sets were xr-1's, which are great lite wheels for the money (1,520gms). THe Airy XLR's are stiffer, lighter (1,420gms), great looking, and still ride great. Rider is 170lbs.

Strengths:
Very lite weight for the price. 1,420 gms/set. Coupled with a Token Ti 120 gram cassette, these wheels spin up fast and are great hill climbers.

Weaknesses:
Comes with a new 10 speed only freehub. I had a machine shop shave down the freehub ribs to accomodate my 9 speed cassette and Dura Ace set-up. Easy fix for $20!

Similar Products Used:
Xero xr-1's (2 sets), Xero xr-3, American Classic.