Whats the difference???
10-25-06, 12:18 PM
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Whats the difference???
Can someone help me figure out the difference between these 2 sets of Easton Vista SLs??? I'm looking to buy some....
The red ones seem to be the "current model" and I dont know what model year the yellow ones are or what feature differences there are.
ANY help would be appreciated!!
The red ones seem to be the "current model" and I dont know what model year the yellow ones are or what feature differences there are.
ANY help would be appreciated!!
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the tiny, clear dork disk is almost cool.
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10-25-06, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dog hair
the tiny, clear dork disk is almost cool.
Oh, you're a big help!
sorry Neccros, no help here... but just had to give dog hair a hard time
10-25-06, 12:48 PM
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Well that only took forever. 
I knew I had seen the yellow set before btu I had a hard time finding it. They were an OEM version of the Vista SL that was made for Felt in 2005 and sold on the F55 road bike.
I don't know that there are any differences but the yellow ones are for sure take offs which in my mind means they are worth less (unless they were something special...but they aren't) than the retail model.
https://www.feltracing.com/05/2005_bikes/2005_f55.html
I knew I had seen the yellow set before btu I had a hard time finding it. They were an OEM version of the Vista SL that was made for Felt in 2005 and sold on the F55 road bike.I don't know that there are any differences but the yellow ones are for sure take offs which in my mind means they are worth less (unless they were something special...but they aren't) than the retail model.
https://www.feltracing.com/05/2005_bikes/2005_f55.html
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Well that only took forever. I knew I had seen the yellow set before btu I had a hard time finding it. They were an OEM version of the Vista SL that was made for Felt in 2005 and sold on the F55 road bike.
I don't know that there are any differences but the yellow ones are for sure take offs which in my mind means they are worth less (unless they were something special...but they aren't) than the retail model.
https://www.feltracing.com/05/2005_bikes/2005_f55.html
I knew I had seen the yellow set before btu I had a hard time finding it. They were an OEM version of the Vista SL that was made for Felt in 2005 and sold on the F55 road bike.I don't know that there are any differences but the yellow ones are for sure take offs which in my mind means they are worth less (unless they were something special...but they aren't) than the retail model.
https://www.feltracing.com/05/2005_bikes/2005_f55.html
Thanks!!! Do you think they are worth $200 as a set brand new????
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Originally Posted by Neccros
Thanks!!! Do you think they are worth $200 as a set brand new????
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Not my cup of tea, but if you like them then sure.....I would go for a set of Mavic Open Pro/Ultegra wheels from Performance if it was me...they will last longer.
I figure try something new....
P.S. Im a heavy rider and dont want to spend alot on wheels if I destroy them.... I contacted Easton and they said the Vistas would work for my weight.... dunno if they are just trying to sell me wheels....
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Originally Posted by Neccros
I have a set and the free hub seems to skip the engagement sometimes(irritating) and the Open Pros have that nasty "click" that drives me nuts....
I figure try something new....
P.S. Im a heavy rider and dont want to spend alot on wheels if I destroy them.... I contacted Easton and they said the Vistas would work for my weight.... dunno if they are just trying to sell me wheels....
I figure try something new....
P.S. Im a heavy rider and dont want to spend alot on wheels if I destroy them.... I contacted Easton and they said the Vistas would work for my weight.... dunno if they are just trying to sell me wheels....
Honestly I prefer DT Swiss RR1.1 rims to the Mavics and I am a Campy guy so I wouldn't actually get the Ultegra/OPs but feel the Centaur/RR1.1 I would get is equivilant...though pricier. You shouldn't have any issues with a properly built set of Ultegra/OPs though, and that Ultegra hub shouldn't skip...I would get it serviced by a shop that knows what it is doing. I do have a 105 hub on my commuter (Salsa DelgadoX rim) and it has been flawless for over 5k miles with use in all conditions, on road and off and no service (I really should treat that bike to an overhaul
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Originally Posted by tprevost
Oh, you're a big help!
sorry Neccros, no help here... but just had to give dog hair a hard time
sorry Neccros, no help here... but just had to give dog hair a hard time
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about how much do you weigh? i've had a set of circuits for a couple of years and there have been no problems whatsoever. i think easton have themselves a great product, personally. but i weigh in at about 170 on average.
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Originally Posted by dog hair
about how much do you weigh? i've had a set of circuits for a couple of years and there have been no problems whatsoever. i think easton have themselves a great product, personally. but i weigh in at about 170 on average.
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Originally Posted by dog hair
about how much do you weigh? i've had a set of circuits for a couple of years and there have been no problems whatsoever. i think easton have themselves a great product, personally. but i weigh in at about 170 on average.
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yeah, that's a tough one. i have a good MTB racer friend who weighs about that much, and while he has no problems with his MTB stuff, he does tend to be a little hard on road equipment.
if i had to guess, i'd say you'll have better luck with straight pull spokes than j-bends.
for while there, i was popping regular spokes left and right(front and rear) and that's when i decided to go with the circuits. and like i said, i've had zero issues with them.
if i had to guess, i'd say you'll have better luck with straight pull spokes than j-bends.
for while there, i was popping regular spokes left and right(front and rear) and that's when i decided to go with the circuits. and like i said, i've had zero issues with them.
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
If that comment was directed to me I weigh in at 220 +/-5 lbs. The wheels were great when they were true....they just didn't stay true. Easton claimed the build was bad but since my LBS had trued them they wouldn't warranty the rebuild. I said there was no way I would own a wheel that my LBS can't true and there was no way I was sending my wheels back to Easton every time they needed trued. So I don't.
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