Road Cycling - Bontrager Race Lite vs Race X Lite

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gabiker
03-20-04, 02:24 PM
Is there a major difference between these two wheelsets? I have an opportunity to trade my Race Lites and $100 for a set of Race X Lites and both of them have about the same mileage on them, but I don't know if it is worth it or not. :(

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Philli

55/Rad
03-20-04, 02:30 PM
I have the Race Lites and a buddy just got the X-lites. He let me borrow them for a long ride last weekend.

I would make that trade in a heartbeat. Performance-wise, there really isn't a huge, earth shattering difference - the X-Lites "feel" a bit smoother and lighter - but aesthetically, the new X-Lites ROCK. They are absolutely gorgeous to look at.

Don't get me wrong, I love my RL's. But for a mere hunge, I'd do it very quickly.

55/Rad
Diesel
03-20-04, 03:25 PM
Do the deal! I have both sets and the x lites are a great wheelset.

NealH
03-20-04, 05:11 PM
Agree with 55/Rad, trade him.
Oak Park Biker
03-20-04, 08:06 PM
I have the x-lites and love em. I would trade.
shokhead
03-21-04, 11:24 AM
X lites are sweet. What do they say on roadbikereview?
gabiker
03-21-04, 05:01 PM
Actually the Race Lights were rated a little higher on road bike review, but a couple of bad reviews by someone can cause that. I decided not to make the trade for a couple reasons, 1 my wheels were made for my bike and look better, but the biggest reason is the stickers are coming off the back wheel and will probably look like crap pretty soon. Both of the wheel sets are a couple years old and I have not had one problem with mine so I think I will save my money.

Thanks for the replies.

Philli