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Old 09-28-11 | 09:47 AM
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Bikes: BH carbon, Ritchey steel, Kona aluminum

Originally Posted by ilovecycling
I can't speak for the Eurus or Williams wheels, but like nhluhr said, the Dura-Ace c24s are unbelievably strong and durable for how lightweight they are. No 1380 gram clincher should be this durable. I've hit so many massive potholes with mine that have almost thrown my hands off the bars and the wheels are still perfectly true. Keep in mind I'm 185 lbs. I can't say the same for my Reynolds mv32c UL carbon clinchers. Those had a higher spoke count and went out of true after only a few rides. The MSRP was also double that of the c24s (although I got them for 50% off). Again, IMHO the DA c24 wheelset is by far the most underrated and best value wheelset money can buy. Stiff, "bomb-proof", and 1380 grams shouldn't coexist, but Shimano found a way to do it.
Obviously "Bomb proof" is a relative term in lightweight factory-built clincher wheelsets but I totally agree. Roads here include countless expansion joints and cracks, not to mention the abusive MUPs I use for transit between better sections of road and I've put these wheels through hell.
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