Opinions needed on this wheelset
12-15-07, 10:05 AM
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Opinions needed on this wheelset
I maybe able to pick up a year old pair for $150. Seems like an ok deal.
https://freewheelbike.com/itemdetails...Id=249&id=3348
Some of the reviews I've read state that they're a little flexi. Anyone have experience on these?
Also, how do they compare to Mavic elites? I could probably pick up a used pair for under $200 on ebay.
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https://freewheelbike.com/itemdetails...Id=249&id=3348
Some of the reviews I've read state that they're a little flexi. Anyone have experience on these?
Also, how do they compare to Mavic elites? I could probably pick up a used pair for under $200 on ebay.
Thanks
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12-15-07, 10:37 AM
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I'm not a fan of 16/20 spoke count wheels since they tend to be less than robust. My value stream goes more toward 28 hole wheels for durability sakes.
12-15-07, 12:34 PM
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Well, I've been riding Mavic Elites for a while now and have been very happy with them so I'm happy with the 18/20 spoke count.
I saw the Shimano WH-R560 Wheelset for $150 locally (used) and was curious of the quality and if it's better/worse/equal to the Elites.
This would be for my present build.
I saw the Shimano WH-R560 Wheelset for $150 locally (used) and was curious of the quality and if it's better/worse/equal to the Elites.
This would be for my present build.
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Much worse. Shimano wheels in the R5XX category are total crap....and heavy to boot - despite their "low" spoke count. They make up for the lack of spoke strength by putting it into the rim = weight.
There's a reason they are cheap, and it has little to do with the fact that they have been used.
There's a reason they are cheap, and it has little to do with the fact that they have been used.
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12-15-07, 01:48 PM
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Thanks, I'll keep my eye on ebay for Elites.
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