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Old 02-06-10 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Peterson
Easton's ea90 slx are under 1400g and you get ceramic cartridge bearings ~$700

I looked at the those 7850 and was about to purchase but I'm a little leery of the cone and loose bearings for longevity.
For cyclocross maybe, but loose bearings last forever & have the lowest rolling resistance if you adjust & maintain them properly.
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