Originally Posted by
Vireo
Because they are overated, overpriced, ride like crap, are not aerodynamic, suck in crosswinds and are NOT "bombproof".
I have to Disagree. I'm 240 pounds and have these wheels on two bikes. Clydes tend to shred most wheels, but I got over 16,000 miles on the last set without breaking a spoke or having to true the wheels. You can't get more bomb proof than that. I just had the rear wheel factory rebuilt after noticing a little flex when I sprint or climb standing. Basically got a new wheel, as the only part they reused was the hub body. The newest version of the Elites are now lighter with the same stainless spokes and machined inter-spoke rims. Weight is about the same as the EA90 SL, TT or Aero models.