Originally Posted by
WISCONS1N
I'm looking to upgrade my Bontrager Race Wheels. I don't race, and just do 20 to 50 mile rides. I am 165 pounds. I have been considering the following wheels:
1. Boyd Vitesse
2. Soul 3.0 sl
3. Easton EA90
4. Mavik Ksyrium Equip
I think I can buy any of these for $500-$700. Will any of these be a good upgrade from my current wheels? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
I just did exactly what you are doing.
I had Bontrager Race wheels on my Madone 4.6 and my son suggested that I try his Bontrager RXL wheels which are about 1/3 lighter. I immediately noticed how much quicker the bike accelerated, that it roll smoother and was easier on the hills. I was so impressed that I started to research wheels and thought about carbon wheels but they were out of my budget. I was lucky enough to get a great deal on a set of Easton EC90SL which were a bit more than the RXLs but not much more.
Try if you can "borrow" a set of lighter wheels from someone local and see if you can "feel" the difference.