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Easton EC90 XC 29er Wheelset
Product DescriptionEaston's EC90 XC 29in Disc Wheel is perfectly balanced. Now, of course we mean that it's been trued (trued by hand with sonic measurements to be exact), but we're referring to Easton's prepared reaction for every action. Cause and effect, call it what you like, but the EC90 XC 29in Disc Wheel is the happy, fruitful marriage of weight savings, durability, and sheer speed.Easton's EC90 XC is made from the proprietary Armored Ballistic Compound (ABC). You read those two words right -- 'armored' and 'ballistic.' The material shares the same characteristics as military-grade body armor, and while we strongly warn against using the rim to shield your body from a hail of gunfire, you do benefit from its lightweight impact resistance. And lightweight it is. In fact, Easton claims that the EC90 XC is the lightest 29in UST wheel on the market. You can expect substantial rotational weight savings over last years model; which ultimately amounts to exerting less energy for faster speeds. Durability -- check. Race-day gram count -- check. And not surprisingly, the stiffness to weight ratio is also unparalleled. Whether you're out of the saddle for the final sprint or making a pass on a rutted-out corner, the lateral and torsional rigidity of the EC90 won't disappoint.The XC is out-of-the-box UST ready. The rim's been mated with 24 Sapim 2.0 spokes, laced three-cross to Easton's top-shelf M1 hub. The front hub only accepts six-bolt disc rotors, and it's compatible with 9 x 100QR and 15 x 100mm through axles.Svelte without sacrificing strength; stiff without sacrificing comfort -- all of your bases are covered, and it's time to win some races.The Easton EC90 XC 29in Disc Wheel is only available in the color Black and in a 29in size.
User Reviews 
Submitted by
Ruben Valouer
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 22, 2012 Strengths: Light, stiff (considering so light and a 29er), look cool, they spin up fast Weaknesses: Soo bloody expensive - that is about it Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere on Moose Mountain Price Paid: $2100.00 Purchased At: LBS - Calgary Cycle Similar Products Used: 1st set of carbon wheels I have evver owned. Other makes owned - Mavic's, Easton's, Sun, Fulcrum Bike Setup: 2012 Santa Cruze Tall Boy carbon - full XTR - my dream machine! 
Submitted by
argibson
a Cross Country Rider
from Novato, CA Date Reviewed: March 9, 2012 Strengths: Light, fairly rigid considering weight, good engagement. Weaknesses: I am 175lbs and ride a f/s on xc trails...and the rear rim bead cracked despite using a 2.1 ignitor with 35lbs pressure. I only had them 60 days. Easton descibes on their website and marketing materials that these are "able to withstand seasons of abuse on rough trails" due to the impact resistant military grade armored balistic carbon. They are super expensive and Easton really markets them as bombproof...they are NOT. Upon return they would not honor the warranty and claimed crash damage. BS. I will not buy Easton again and do not recommend these wheels. On carbon rovals now. Have also heard good things about the enve wheels too. Also, bearings needed adjustment within 250 miles of use in the first two months. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2500.00 Similar Products Used: Carbon roval 29er wheels Bike Setup: sc tallboy fs
Submitted by
1x1x21212
a Cross Country Rider
from Baltimore, MD USA Date Reviewed: June 14, 2011 Strengths: Bombproof. I'm 6'4" 260 pounds. I kill wheels. So far the only wheelset whick can take what I dish out is the old Shimano XTR 970 26". Now that I'm running 2 29'rs... needed a new set of hoops. These are expensive, but are very light, and more important, very strong. I have yet to bust a spoke, and both front and back are as true as when they came out of the box. I like the low noise quick engagement rear Easton hub. The hubs are also red anno and the rim graphics look cool. Have had many compliments on these. Have let friends borrow them to prove that investing in a good wheelset will make their rides nicer.. they've agreed and a couple have bought this set or the very similar Haven. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Allegrippis, PA Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: XTR 970, Bontrager Duster, DT Swiss, Easton Haven Bike Setup: G.F. RIG ss
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