Originally Posted by
AdamSean
Originally Posted by
AdamSean
I just received these wheels today from Nashbar.com. Of course I really want the SL, but I can't afford the $1000 pricetag right now. So I opted for these. Nashbar had them for $239, regular $399, and an additional 20% of for two days so I jumped on them. The first thing I noticed when I took them out of the box was how light they were. I honestly thought I was ordering the white ones, but these were silver. I am not big into shiny things, but I am not going to complain too much. I bought them for their use, not looks.
It was fairly easy to mount my Continental Gatorskins, which I found very difficult with my former rims. I inflated the tubes and put them on the bike. I have not had the opportunity to ride today, but I will be back on here tomorrow for an update as to how well the roll.
What was your final price?
Even at $239., that's a great score!
Nice! Congrats!
Under 1700g?
I have 2011 Ksyrium Elites. SL's VS Elites? 65g and $500.
http://www.mavic.com/en/product/whee...iathlon/wheels
They are identical except for hub material and spoke material.
I weight 220lbs. They are Viagra stiff under me and I'm a masher.
In fact, I took a wicked fall on them my first time out and they stayed true.
When I took them back to my LBS, they couldn't believe that how I wrecked
on them (wheel turned at 90 degree angle, I went head over handlbar in a
hidden ditch in a grassy area I had to turn off into to avoid a rut on the path).
They are bombproof (as is commonly stated). Heavy at 1550g, but worth it.
IMO, the best bang for buck wheelset available in that price range.
But if your heart is set on the SL's, more power to you bro. Go for what you know!
