Cyclocross Racing - Neuvation C50s?

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'nother
09-08-08, 11:04 AM
Anyone running these for CX? They have a pretty screamin' deal going on the tubular version...under $700 for a 50mm carbon wheelset. That is half of what you'd pay for a single ZIPP.

I have heard that "their hubs are not that great" as a general brand criticism (not specific to these wheels). Also heard tales of spoke breakage, but that was from much older reviews and from heavier (>200lbs) riders. These are supposedly built with Sapim XC spokes, and there's an optional ($30/wheel) upgrade for ceramic bearings.

This seems attractive for those of us on a budget, but I'm keen to hear reviews specific to using them in CX...I don't want to be a guinea pig :)

gcasillo
08-03-09, 03:30 PM
Bumping this as I'm in the same boat as the OP. $600 for the Neuvation C50s seems too good not to try, and I wonder if anyone here has raced them.

In general, I'm looking for a cheap but durable deep dish tubular wheelset. My budget is $600-$700, but I could splurge for something around $800 if I felt it was a decent deal.
theextremist04
08-03-09, 10:00 PM
When I worked at the bike shop, the mechanic hated them. They sponsor a local team and even medium weight guys on the road would pop spokes like crazy. So he got broken wheels in all the time.

nitropowered
08-03-09, 11:08 PM
My buddy is 200lbs and hasn't had any problems with them (on the road)

I've seen other people race them in cross. Its a good price.
Lithuania
08-31-09, 06:14 PM
im thinking about these too since most nicer reflex/hub combinations are only hundred or so less
Psimet2001
09-01-09, 02:38 PM
I added some 50mm carbon tubular builds to my site as well. ihave the rims in stock. They are all 24f/28r and we can lace them any which way you want and with any spoke you want. I have some pricing packages put together and listed at this link (http://www.psimet.com/Pshop%20Psale.htm)