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*WildHare*
09-26-01, 08:07 PM
Been window shopping wheels and came across the Velomax Ascent. Wow! They make some sweet looking light weight wheel sets. Seriously want some of these babies! (Just cuz I'm a chi-chi collectin' weight weeny ;) )

I'd like to know what you folks have had the pleasure of owning (or test rode) and what your favorite wheels are.

D*Alex
09-27-01, 07:18 AM
My favourite wheelset is the one I made myself. My second favourite wheel is the one Peter White made custom for me. I don't look at boutique wheels-if they are affordable, then you have to re-tension all the spokes, and they break in about 2 years. If they are decent, you pay $200 more than a comparable custom built set (or about $400 more than a home-built set). I never ride a wheel with fewer than 32 spokes.
roadbuzz
09-28-01, 04:19 PM
Mavic Open Pros. 32 butted spokes. Ultegra hubs.

Light, quick, strong, dependable. User serviceable.

There are lighter, more aero. Maybe someday I'll get some.

For a bomb-proof, all purpose commuting wheel, the now-defunct MA-2s/36 spoke rims were hard to beat. Perfect for mounting any size road tire up to 700x35, I understand the MA-3s carry on that tradition.

Walter
09-30-01, 01:43 PM
My newest are Open Pros on Chorus 32 spoke hubs. LBS did a superb job and they're a great ride.

On my retro ride I've got Campy Moskva 80 rims on S Record hubs with a DuraAce freewheel. Truth is those oldies are as smooth as any I've ridden and quite a bit quieter. Not retrogrouching here, just the truth.

:beer:
Paige
09-30-01, 04:24 PM
For bomb proof in my opinion the Mavic MA40's are tough to beat, I have a pair with Dura-Ace hubs.
roadbuzz
09-30-01, 07:26 PM
Originally posted by Paige
For bomb proof in my opinion the Mavic MA40's are tough to beat

Yeah, but...weren't MA-40s just anodized MA-2s?;) (I don't recall with any certainty, and Mavic doesn't list them on their web site, so apparently they also are no longer made.)
stewartp
10-01-01, 01:32 AM
Mavic Kyserium.

I don't have any, but they're going on my dream bike

Stew
Paige
10-01-01, 09:54 AM
Originally posted by roadbuzz


Yeah, but...weren't MA-40s just anodized MA-2s?;)

You could very well be right.All I know is they will stay true like no other wheelset I've ever had.