My two sets of Elites have been bullet-proof as I have dropped from 235 to under 200 pounds. Every bit as strong and even more comfortable than my previous 36-spoke Open Pro rims on Chorus hubs. Absolutely a killer wheel that you can't go wrong with. Change out the heavy Mavic stock QRs for a set of much lighter AM QRs and you're in business. After dropping to below 200 and still going I treated myself to a pair of FSA RD-400 wheels which are some 400g lighter for my climbing. I am hoping that they prove to be as good a wheelset as the Elites have been. Any Campy riders out there looking for a set of used Elites in excellent condition?