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Jerome
a Cross Country Rider
from Helena, MT, USADate Reviewed: June 19, 2011
Strengths: Hustler graphics are sweet.Weaknesses: Spokes are breaking under XC riding conditions right out of the box.Bottom Line: I purchased this wheelset new and after two months of xc riding have broken three spokes; one on the front wheel and two on the back wheel. (who breaks front spokes?) I didn't notice when the first spoke broke but, I heard the second two spokes break. Both the second and third spokes broke while cornering at a moderate pace. I'm 175lbs and have the wheels on a Yeti 575. I'm not a racer, gravity rider, or dirt jumper; simply a fast and fun xc trail rider. These wheels are sold as being built for punishment but, the spokes at least are not built strong enough for standard xc riding.
Also, I sent two emails to Azonic via their website and have not heard a peep back from them... not good.
In my opinion, no one should purchase or rely on these wheels. Most people who would consider buying these wheels would be much harder on them than I am and if or when the spokes break they could be seriously hurt.
Favorite Trail: Anything fast and flowy
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: XT
Bike Setup: Yeti 575 raceface and xt.
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woahey
a Weekend Warrior
from Sedona, AZDate Reviewed: May 12, 2011
Strengths: These are very strong especially for their weight. My old wheels would need to be trued every other rideWeaknesses: Pinch flats are relatively easy to get, going tubeless will combat that. I didn't like the billboard decals so they were removed.Bottom Line: Strong wheels that have treated me right. Take drops and rocks well. Not terribly heavy if you don't have anorexic bike syndrome.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: WTB, Sun Ringle
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bvibert
a Weekend Warrior
from CTDate Reviewed: April 18, 2011
Strengths: Color options and convertible hubs.Weaknesses: Poor build quality and unreliable freehub design.Bottom Line: I had high hopes for these wheels, but I'm extremely disappointed with them. I first got a set of the white ones that seemed good at first, but then I kept breaking spokes and was having trouble keeping the wheel true. I ride mostly XC, and I'm not an overly aggressive rider, but I am a clyde. Then after only one summer's worth of riding the freehub let get on me. The geared ring inside of the hub came loose.
I sent them into Azonic who agreed to replace them with a new set. Only a few problems; They were the 'new' design with only 32 spokes instead of the 36 I had in the first set. They were also a generic black rim instead of the white rims I liked so much. Third was that it took them 4 months to get my replacement wheels to me. Granted I told them to take their time since it was the winter when I'm consumed with skiing, but it still seemed a bit excessive.
Hey at least I had a new set of wheels to use. This time I retensioned the wheels myself, since the tensions were all over the place out of the box. Eventually I started breaking spokes again anyway. I don't know if they just use really cheap spokes, or what. Then the freehub let go again in the same exact manner as the last time, again after only one summer's worth of riding (~400 miles). This time customer service was completely unresponsive to my inquiries as to whether it was still covered by warranty.
So now I'm stuck with a wobbly piece of wall art.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
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jtm15
a Weekend Warrior
from statecollege paDate Reviewed: March 19, 2011
Strengths: good paintWeaknesses: rear rim is bad goes out of true of lots of spokes come looseBottom Line: if you like untrue wheel or loose spoke they'd be perfect for you but if you want a strong wheel then no so good for you
Favorite Trail: where ever im riding
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Bike Setup: azonic outlaws, specialized p2, bomber dj forks
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dave3200
a Weekend Warrior
from Green Bay, WIDate Reviewed: January 28, 2011
Strengths: Color options.Weaknesses: They didn't last long for me.Bottom Line: I am very disappointed with these wheels. With all the reviews saying how great these wheels are, was the deciding factor to convince me to get Outlaws. I had them trued by a bike shop before putting on my Jackal. The first dirt jump I went off I had to bail. And it bent the front wheel, Beyond the point of repair. According to the bike shop. Then a few weeks later I hit a curb with my rear tire and popped the tire and bent the rear rim. From reading reviews that 300lbs guys jumping off 4ft drops with flat tires and the rims didn't even scratch! I was very disappointed. I am still using the wheels though. Bent and all. But I think I'm going to try Atomic Lab wheels next.
Favorite Trail: Can't find one
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Chainreaction
Similar Products Used: First set of wheels.
Bike Setup: 09 Jackal. Single speed.
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rausterer
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland, MEDate Reviewed: December 7, 2010
Strengths: Strong as BULL! look awesome (i got the white)stay trueWeaknesses: ZilchBottom Line: Awesome, Strong. Probably too strong for me but they are great!
Favorite Trail: Eastern Kingdom
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$349.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Mavic
Bike Setup: Azonic whees, race face cranks, truvativ cockpit, xt drivetrain, fox FIT shocks, Jamis Dakar frame.
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Joe From San Dog
a Weekend Warrior
from San DiegoDate Reviewed: August 28, 2010
Strengths: strong, like bull.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I'm 225 and ride over So Ca nasty rocks I normally destroy wheels. But not this set. This wheelset has endured brutal treatment. Outstanding wheel, my strongest recommendation.
Favorite Trail: Any in Wash State
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: used
Similar Products Used: most every thing else
Bike Setup: speacilized enduro pro
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Adam Digby
a Racer
from San Juan Capistrano, CADate Reviewed: August 20, 2010
Strengths: Ridiculous strength and the weight isn't bad. The price is unbelievable for how good these things work. I've only had to true them a couple times.Weaknesses: You get pinch flats galore. After casing a 45ft double the seam in my rear wheel started to split, but that's it.Bottom Line: I'm a Junior Expert DH racer and my main complaint with these is that I have to run ridiculous tire pressure to not pinch flat. I've ridden these things at the Red Bull Rampage site, hit 25ft drops, 50ft. gaps, these things can take anything you throw at them, they are super strong and the weight isn't bad. If you're a racer, you would do with a softer rim, but for people that don't mind running higher tire pressures these bad boys can't be beat, they'll take anything you throw at them and beg for more.
Favorite Trail: Elsinore and Valhalla
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: Transition Revo;ution 36 wheelset
Bike Setup: 09' Blue Ano Chumba F5, '09 Fox 40
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BurnNotice
a Weekend Warrior
from Asheville, NC, USADate Reviewed: July 22, 2010
Strengths: Durable; finish; and trueness out of the boxWeaknesses: None so farBottom Line: These are much wider than most rims I have used but I did get them for bombing down the technical single tracks! The front wheel turns effortlessly unlike some older reviews I read about binding with the supplied 20mm spacers. I assume Azonic worked out some issues for 2010! The color I chose, gold, is eye catching with a rootbeer colored bike but hey, somedays you just have to stand out from the rest of the crowd! The wheels were true from the box and while I log more miles I will give updates if something changes. This wheelset for the money is hard to beat. They are also light enough for stronger XC riders as well.
Favorite Trail: BCT
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$289.00
Purchased At: Gravity Kilz
Similar Products Used: Sun Ringle Equlaizers
Bike Setup: Too much to list!
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Snide
a Downhiller
from Kirkland WADate Reviewed: June 17, 2010
Strengths: Super dooper strong. Easy to service. Anno finish looks great and holds up well. Wide profile of rim give good shape to tires. Convertable axle system allow wide range of use.Weaknesses: Nothing major enough to prevent me from buying another set. The dust caps for 20mm front axle pop off and you find yourself looking around in the dirt for them. They are heavy for XC. 2009 model are 36 hole so if I ever need to find replacement 36 hole is a little less common. I can't find a place to buy just the anno hoop. Nipples are odd size so spoke replacement is trickyBottom Line: I'm fully impressed with the durability and strength of these wheels. Two of my buddies that are 6'4" 220lbs + are running them for XC and zero problems. I have 20 full days at Whistler on these and not one flat spot or crack. Can't tell if that's luck or the rim but they are holding up very nicely. No problems with pawls or bearings. Mine came true out of the box but I've seen others that needed truing right away. Anno colors are really nice looking. 2010 model is lighter and 32 hole. Go get some.
Favorite Trail: Whistler
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: jensonusa.com
Similar Products Used: Hubs = XTR, XT, Sun Ringle Abba, Hadley, Hope Pro II Rims = Mavic 319's 721's Sun Single Track
Bike Setup: Intense M6 w/ Cane Creek DB, 2010 Boxxer WC,2009 Azonic Outlaw wheelset
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jkish
a Weekend Warrior
from Abilene, TX, USADate Reviewed: April 30, 2010
Strengths: Strong, strong and strongWeaknesses: Heavy, problem with pawlBottom Line: I've dropped these 6 to flat on concrete, ran them through lots and lots of rocks at high speed, done DH runs and thousands of miles of hard trail riding. (I weight about 200 lb) I've never had to true them ever! If I recall, I tighted the spokes up the day I got the wheelset but since then they haven't seen a spoke wrench in 4 years. After about a year I developed a problem with the pawls but Azonic sent me out new pawls in like 2 days. I heard stories about Azonic's CS but I had a flawless experience. Best value for a bomb proof wheelset.
Favorite Trail: Buck Creek
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Jenson
Bike Setup: '04 Haro
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Ray Lee
a Downhiller
from Pittsburgh, Pa, USDate Reviewed: April 13, 2010
Strengths: Very strong wheels that dont cost a much at all... I am 220 pounds and far from smoothWeaknesses: I guess they would be to heavy for XC bikes, I really dont know what other heavy duty wheels weigh as these are my first setBottom Line: Low cost and strong... pretty good combo for a park bike
Favorite Trail: Snow Shoe and 7 Springs
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At: Price Point
Similar Products Used: None, first set of heavy duty wheel
Bike Setup: Cannondale Gemini, Marz 66, Vivid
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duggus
a Weekend Warrior
from New Ulm, MN, USDate Reviewed: April 13, 2010
Strengths: Look damn good!Weaknesses: decals on rim look like they wouldn't stay on for too longBottom Line: I bought these rims because of the good reviews, but mainly because they come in GOLLLLLD! I have a gold Spank stem and riser handlebars, and gold skewers, pedals, etc... so these were the perfect fit. I've only had them a month but have had lots of hard riding on them already and they stand up to anything. The bearings are very smooth and pedaling is a breeze. Very solid rim.
Favorite Trail: Murphy-Hanrahan
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Cambria Bike
Bike Setup: 2006 Gary Fisher Fat Possum LX, lots of aftermarket
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Charles h.
a Downhiller
from Marquette, MI, U.S.Date Reviewed: March 29, 2010
Strengths: Nice and stiff, Great gold anodized look, Roll foreverWeaknesses: stickers on em' not the best type of decal for a wheel set.Bottom Line: This wheel set is perfect for the setup i am currently running. They are a little heavy so i wouldnt want them on the faith i used to have cuz the thing would have weighed nearly 70lbs. but on the Glory they are just right.
Favorite Trail: Benson Grade (Hardtail Pride)
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At: In store
Bike Setup: 09' Giant Glory, Bomber single clamp fork, Hayes four piston brakes, easton bars, sram x-9 derailers
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hillwilly
a Cross Country Rider
from Kingman, ArizonaDate Reviewed: February 16, 2010
Strengths: Great rims to go tubeless. I am running the new tread pattern, Weirwolf 2.1 tubeless, with motorcycle stems. Rims look good, and ride killer. Love the hubs too, the rims seem to roll forever, very smooth and strong.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: The best money I ever spent, great rims. I got the black ones.
Favorite Trail: Monolith Gardens
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At: Bicycle World Kingma
Similar Products Used: X-C rims, stock rims.
Bike Setup: 09 Kona Dawg, Azonic bars, Azonic Outlaw rims, Kona Wah-Wah pedals, Rebel wireless computer.
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