Originally Posted by
Velo_Tut
There are numerous reviews about how poor the RS10s are in quality. I've had two spokes break on the rear wheel within two weeks, one of which was on a century ride. Luckily it stayed true enough that I could finish the ride. I replaced the RS10s (still on warranty at the time) for the RS20s. The RS20s are a much better ride and hold up so much better. I've had zero problems with them. I wouldn't use the RS10s again if someone gave them to me for free, even as a training wheel.
Thanks for the clarification, and I made a factual mistake; I actually do have the RS20s -- an LBS upgrade, I guess.....when I was shopping, they made a big deal about those wheels being a lot nicer than whatever came with the Trek 2.3 that I was also considering (they sell both Trek and Cannondale). I just double-checked and it's the reviews for the RS20s that I read. I'm pretty sure that my wife is getting me Soul 3.0 clinchers for x-mass, so the Shimanos will be my "beater" wheels in any event.