I am looking for any input from anyone who has used I9 wheels on their road bike or know anything good or bad about the wheels. My lbs has almost convinced me that these wheels are worth the money. Originally I was looking at a set of Rolf Vigor wheels however the lbs has stated that the I9's roll better (ceramic bearings) and weigh about the same and they also cost the same. There is also an aesthetic advantage because you can choose from a variety of colors for both the spokes and hubs. Below is a description from their website...
http://www.industrynine.net/Ego
DETAILS:
FRONT : 18 hole / Radial lacing pattern
REAR : 24 hole / 3x drive side / radial non-drive side lacing pattern
DRIVER : 3 pawl engagement mechanism: Shimano // Campagnolo freehub
SPOKE : Machined & cold forged / bladed / 7075 aluminum spokes
RIM : Industry Nine Ego rim: 30mm deep aluminum clincher / Black or White (adds 30 grams)
WEIGHT : 1450 grams
PRICE : MSRP $1099.99
EGO
Our bread and butter wheelset. Bladed aluminum spokes, 18 hole front and 24 hole rear coupled with a 450g, 30mm deep aluminum clincher rim. At 1450g for the pair this wheelset is light enough to race but durable enough to train on. Our wheel design keeps the rotational weight low while maintaining an incredibly stiff and responsive feel. Hybrid ceramic bearings are standard too, leaving you with few excuses. Suitable for everyone from the club rider to the seasoned racer, this wheelset can do it all.
COLORS- Red // Black // Silver in any hub/spoke combination
CUSTOM COLORS- Orange // Blue // Purple // Green // Gold // Pewter // Pink // Brown
OPTIONS- Campagnolo or Shimano Freehubs available. Campagnolo 11 speed kit*
*Extra charge will appl