Ultegra/OP or Xero XR-1
04-02-06, 03:51 PM
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Ultegra/OP or Xero XR-1
I need a pair of wheels for my new bike. However, there is one problem. I spent too much on other components that I'm out of money for my wheels
So I need a pair that is around $300 range. Since there are many good reviews regarding Ultegra/OP and DA/OP, These wheels are on my list, but I'm worried about their weight. How much do they weight? Also, I saw XERO XR-1 wheels on ebay and they are light and cheap. I'm not sure if they can hold my weight though....I weight 175lbs.
Any thought?
Thanks
So I need a pair that is around $300 range. Since there are many good reviews regarding Ultegra/OP and DA/OP, These wheels are on my list, but I'm worried about their weight. How much do they weight? Also, I saw XERO XR-1 wheels on ebay and they are light and cheap. I'm not sure if they can hold my weight though....I weight 175lbs. Any thought?
Thanks
04-02-06, 03:55 PM
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If you weigh 175, the weight of your wheels hardly matters. Get something that is durable and easy to maintain.
04-02-06, 04:02 PM
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I have the xr-1's and I weigh 185. No problems yet.
I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses from the "OpenPro/Ultegra($200atPerformance)" crowd.
Take a look at these
https://cgi.ebay.com/New-Kult-Ultrali...QQcmdZViewItem
no import duties for you.
I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses from the "OpenPro/Ultegra($200atPerformance)" crowd.
Take a look at these
https://cgi.ebay.com/New-Kult-Ultrali...QQcmdZViewItem
no import duties for you.
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04-02-06, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dekalbSTEEL
I have the xr-1's and I weigh 185. No problems yet.
I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses from the "OpenPro/Ultegra($200atPerformance)" crowd.
Take a look at these
https://cgi.ebay.com/New-Kult-Ultrali...QQcmdZViewItem
no import duties for you.
I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses from the "OpenPro/Ultegra($200atPerformance)" crowd.
Take a look at these
https://cgi.ebay.com/New-Kult-Ultrali...QQcmdZViewItem
no import duties for you.
I actually did asked KULT about the wheels and they said they do not recommend anybody over 170lbs to use the wheels
04-02-06, 05:55 PM
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I just finished the first metric of the year on my brand new XR-1s. Most of it was on, let's say less than smooth roads, and had no problems at all. They did fine. I've probably only got about 100 miles on the wheels, and, again, no problems to speak of. They climb really wellin the mountains. The metic I did was was flat as a table top. Both extremes, and the wheels perform great. BTW, I weigh 165.
04-03-06, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by linus
Hmmm.....Probikekit.com has Ultegra(R600) wheelset for $380CND shipped. Are they better?
04-03-06, 12:39 AM
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I also have the XR-1's and weigh about 175#. Only a few rides on them so far, but they seem to be a great bang for your buck wheel. And at 30mm, nice and aero as well.
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04-03-06, 02:22 AM
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I'm almost done ordering every parts for my new bike except wheels and seatpost. Man I'm way over my budget. I might have to sell my organs to payoff my credit card bill
. Anyway, I think I'm going to order XR-1. Thanks everybody
I might have to sell my organs to payoff my credit card bill . Anyway, I think I'm going to order XR-1. Thanks everybody
04-03-06, 02:35 AM
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the ultegra/op rim combo is pretty bombproof and for 210$ you cant go wrong. I would have a hard time going with anything else for that price. My coach has had a set of these wheels for over 10years and well over 90000 miles on them and he has yet to have a problem with them. Great training wheels...what Im gettin on my bike!
04-03-06, 03:36 AM
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Only problem I've heard with Xero Formula wheels is that the rear hub is prone to howl when it gets old.
obviously ultegra hubs are top notch and a known quantity.
obviously ultegra hubs are top notch and a known quantity.
04-03-06, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 53-11_alltheway
Only problem I've heard with Xero Formula wheels is that the rear hub is prone to howl when it gets old.
obviously ultegra hubs are top notch and a known quantity.
obviously ultegra hubs are top notch and a known quantity.
