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tundraline
a Cross Country Rider
from Lyons, CODate Reviewed: August 8, 2010
Strengths: Light, strong, stiff, never need to be trued.Weaknesses: Expensive.Bottom Line: My sons and I have three pairs of these rims. Never had to true any of them. None of them have ever gone out of round. Run them tubeless and get fewer flats. Incredible high quality wheels.
Favorite Trail: Hall Ranch
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: Craigslist (used)
Bike Setup: Chumba VF2, Yeti 575, Cumba XCL, Intense.
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Lopaka
a Weekend Warrior
from NevadaDate Reviewed: June 16, 2010
Strengths: UST is the only way to go! Lightweight, pretty and stiff. Spokes are way cool.Weaknesses: Maybe too stiff! Cheesy decals.Bottom Line: I have ridden a set of Mavic CrossRocks for years but wanted to save a few ounces. I wanted a light wheel for climbs and all day rides also needed something strong. I lost a full pound by switching to the Crossmax SLs. I noticed an immediate difference on the first ride. The light and stiff wheel makes a big difference when accelerating from a track stand or a stop. I got to the top of a tough, familiar climb quicker than ever before. But, I almost feel like I am riding a different bike. I dropped air pressure during the ride I need to re-tune my shock. The wheels are super stiff and ride way different.
Favorite Trail: 3 Bridges
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Lots of Mavic wheels, also Bontrager and WTB
Bike Setup: Frame up custom built Trance.
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gearjunkie88
a Cross Country Rider
from San Antonio, TXDate Reviewed: May 12, 2010
Strengths: Light, stiff, strong, UST seal is greatWeaknesses: Periodic maintenance requiredBottom Line: I've been using these wheels since 2004. They are light, strong, and the UST seal works flawlessly (with UST tires and Stan's thrown in for good measure). Every 6 months or so, I get the growling freehub noise that lots of people complain about. It's not a difficult maintenance issue, though. The trails here in Texas are quite dusty and I'm sure that contributes to the build-up of gunk in the freehub. Other than that, these wheels are trouble-free. I bent a spoke once and have only trued the wheels once (in 6 years).
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Bike Setup: Titus X, Crossmax SL, XX drivetrain
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G-MONEY
a Weekend Warrior
from ORANGE COUNTY, CA, USADate Reviewed: November 13, 2008
Strengths: Light, strong, never has needed to be trued, UST compatibleWeaknesses: The rear hub isn't sealed and the 4 pahl system needs to be serviced/replaced every 6 months. Engagement is not as quick as Chris King.Bottom Line: Great wheelset. Only Achilles Heel is the rear hub which needs to be serviced every 6 months.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: FULL CYCLE
Similar Products Used: Mavic/Chris King wheelset; Bontrager/Hugi wheelset
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Blur LT-- Fox Talas 32 RLC w/RP3; Shimano XTR/SRAM 991/RaceFace Deus XC cranks/rings; Thomson post/stem; RaceFace Next SL carbon bars; Maxxis High Roller UST
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jamison gaddy
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TexasDate Reviewed: February 12, 2008
Strengths: Fast rolling, light weight wheelset. Noticable difference as soon as your on the trail. A lot more lateral stiffness than I thought they would have. Not to shabby to look at either.Weaknesses: Had a spoke pull out of the hub; However the rim stayed true. Initially very stressed, but it was super easy to fix. Loosen it up, pop it back in place tighten down, and finish riding. The wheel is still true some 6 months later.Bottom Line: I initially bought these because I could not pass up the discount I was given after destroying the stock rims on my Stumpy. I bought them before I knew who they were made for. I have not and will not change my aggressive riding style. I live in Texas, so I'm not bombing or dropping daily. I refuse to change my riding line because it looks to technical or the drops to big. This wheelset has exceeded my or the expectation of some of the more expeirenced riders I ride with.
I did have to get a spacer/shimmy/washers so that my front disk would fit into the caliper smoothly. 6 washers cost my about 25 cents. Shimmy $15.
I've read the reviews positive and negative. I would recommend these to friends. My friends who watch me beat up 3-4 times a week would also recommnet them. Two have purcashed the same set.
Favorite Trail: Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort Texas
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: San Antonio
Similar Products Used: DT Swiss X420 I believe (tacoed!!)
Bike Setup: Initially on Stumpjumer comp (hardtail). Currently on my Pivot Mach 5.
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James
a Racer
from West Hartford CtDate Reviewed: July 22, 2007
Strengths: super smooth and fast rolling ,Bottom Line: great wheelset ,couldn't ask for any thing better
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
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Paul Allan
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, Texas, USADate Reviewed: June 25, 2007
Strengths: Light wheels, stiff.Weaknesses: Front wheel makes clicking sound. Dealer assures me it's not damaged, but a metal filing may have dislodged and is stuck inside the rim. Doesn't appear to be anything I can do about it. It's quite annoying. I've heard it's quite common with these wheels. I'll think twice about buying another pair.Bottom Line: Good, aside from the clicking sound.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: West End Bikes, Houston
Bike Setup: 2007 Specialized Stumpjumper with rime breaks.
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christian
a Racer
from worcester maDate Reviewed: June 22, 2007
Strengths: very liteWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: i love it
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$630.00
Purchased At: bike alley
Bike Setup: specialized stumpjumper sworks full xtr carbon handlebar
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