Road Cycling - Wheelset Opinions

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jlisota
07-03-03, 04:44 PM
I am in the market for a new wheel set. I am hoping to get some opinions on the following options:

Velomax Circuit II - $450 +

ColoradoCyclist built Mavic Open Pro w/ Dura Ace Hubs - $300
Any idea what the total weight would be on these once built up? Does anyone have experience with wheels built by CC?

Speed Dream AeroLite - At this point Dave Thomas isn't taking orders therefore I'd have to wait on these.

Mavic Ksyrium Elit - $500

Thanks!

pletcgm
07-03-03, 04:53 PM
If you are looking in the $450 to $550 range, why not go with Shimano Dura-Ace wheels. You can get them off ebay for around ~$550. It is an awesome wheelset!!!
djpluv
07-03-03, 05:14 PM
I rock a set of the 2003 Velomax Circuit's and absolutely love them - not the lightest things you can buy, but very strong, fast, smooth rolling, and quiet. Can't say anything about the other wheels other than Colorado Cyclist has a great reputation for building some quality wheels.

You should checkout http://www.roadbikereview.com to see what a lot of other people have to say about the wheels you're looking at. Good luck.

orguasch
07-03-03, 07:10 PM
Mavic Cosmic Elite are nice wheels, but if you are not concern with the price then go for the Ksyrium
Rev.Chuck
07-03-03, 08:07 PM
If you get "handbuilts" from any mailorder, before ever riding them, take them into a good wheel guy and have them check them over.
I have seen many not even tensioned up.
Mailorder gives handbuilding a bad rep.