Originally Posted by
Nagrom_
The ellipses are 20 spoke front and rear. I wouldn't trust them on the street. How much do you weigh?
Regardless, You can make a much stronger wheelset, nearly identical in profile to ellipses, same weight and all, if not lighter, for about the same cost.
I've ridden Mavic Ellipse on the street with no issues. Commute on them in Baltimore for quite a while back in 2005. They are very strong...and I'm a pretty heavy guy.