1. Swap: I am considering swapping out my new 2009 Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheelset for the SRAM S27, where the latter seemed maybe roughly equivalent, on a 2009 Felt F3 I got new on ebay and am taking my time putting back together.
I saw the 2011 F3's equipped with the S30s on bikeradar, and the match with the stock Red components suddenly made more sense, and prettier. Plus the June 2010 German magazine Tour apparently rated the s27s first in a test of alum wheelsets above the Mavics (and maybe even above the s30 race, though I cannot find a translated page explaining the rating system). A google translation of the summary:
Many thanks.
p.s. Any guesses for the spoke wrench size for the S27s?
I saw the 2011 F3's equipped with the S30s on bikeradar, and the match with the stock Red components suddenly made more sense, and prettier. Plus the June 2010 German magazine Tour apparently rated the s27s first in a test of alum wheelsets above the Mavics (and maybe even above the s30 race, though I cannot find a translated page explaining the rating system). A google translation of the summary:
2. Pricing: At around $500, the s27s are a better match to my budget (basically not too much more than what I might get for the Mavics), and easier to maintain than the s30s, but especially when I stumbled across chainreactioncycles selling the wheelset for $342 shipped. Anyway, does this make sense or am I too swayed by the esthetics, and now the affordability?The wheels SRAM S27 and S30 Comp AL Race Tour were among the best aluminum wheels elected! The German road cycling magazine Tour (6/2010) published a test of 16 aluminum wheels, which Aerodynamics, weight, braking surface, rigidity, rotation and acceleration were measured. In its first year aluminum wheels pushed out of the SRAM at the first test at the top and VER crowded approved brands and models.
RESULTS:
Winner - SRAM S27 AL Comp: • "The surprise in the test. Storms on the first try to the top. Well balanced, very well made, stiff. And an excellent price / performance Money! "
Award Winners - SRAM S30 AL Race: • "The halbtorusförmige profile provides more speed: In Terms of aerodynamics and overall in the test in front. Extremely soft free wheel, adjustable Storage and classic finish. "
Many thanks.
p.s. Any guesses for the spoke wrench size for the S27s?