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Hank
a Cross Country Rider
from Catalina, AZDate Reviewed: January 30, 2003
Strengths: *LIGHT*, cool anodized rims/hub, holds trueWeaknesses: Access to front hub?Bottom Line: Originally I bought this wheelset because I wanted a good backup to run slicks for commuting, and keep the others for OR use. The lightness got to me, and I found them to be an advantage OR, so they are my primary set now. Not sure what prior use/abuse they had, but I got them with a slight truing adjustment needed. I haven't had to tweak since. They have proven to be very strong, and once I rebuilt the rear hub, it has been rolling oh-so-smooth! The only downside is that I can't figure how to get into the "sealed" front hub (with a straight-axle QR)... but since it's rolling smooth and free, I'm not worrying about it now. Anyone who might have a tip on getting inside the front, I'd love to hear more :-)
(My high rating considers price I paid for them and use I've gotten from them)
Favorite Trail: Golder Ranch/50-year network
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At: e-bay
Similar Products Used: Tioga, Mavic 13_?, Sun CR-17's
Bike Setup: Schwinn Rocket-88
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Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from DenverDate Reviewed: June 27, 2002
Strengths: Weight, build quality, cool designWeaknesses: replacement parts hard to findBottom Line: Great wheelset, good balance of weight/rigidity for lighter riders. Stayed true for a long time. Unfortunately, it's been very difficult to find replacement rims and spokes as the miles pile on. Thumbs down to Ritchey for their weak support of a discontinued wheelset.
Favorite Trail: dirt
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$450.00
Bike Setup: Ti Fat City
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James M
a Racer
from Austin TXDate Reviewed: October 7, 1999
Strengths:
DurabilityWeaknesses:
PriceBottom Line: When I got these wheels I wieghed 225 and could thrash a back wheel. Since then I've lost 50 LB(woo hoo) and put in a tremendous # of mile loosing it. I live in Austin TX and there is no shortage of baby head and larger rocks. Combined with our hill country it is a wheel tester.
The wheels have been so durable that I rebuilt the front with Ritchy 15/18s and havent had to true it since.
If your big or just rough on wheels this could be your answer.
Favorite Trail:
tresspassing
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Similar Products Used:
Multiple Mavic/shimano combos
Bike Setup:
98 M2 crosscountry race ready
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madEG
a Cross-Country Rider
from PhiladelphiaDate Reviewed: July 8, 1999
Strengths:
beautiful! The blue ano is nicely done.
They roll forever, and the build was sound.Weaknesses:
None yet. The lessoned brace angle of the rear hub, by way of moving the non-ds flange in, may prove to be a problem... but so far the benefit of having an easier time lacing up the wheels should prove to be worth it in the long run.Bottom Line: I purchased these from Performance bikes on sale for $215! They roll super fast and are pretty light. With skewer's, the weight is about 1900 grams, The came nicely tensioned and I expect them to remain so for a while... They also (kind coincidence) match the cobalt blue ano of my bikes front trangle perfectly. Other asyms that I dealt with were easier to true making this an easier wheelset for the amateur mechanic to own... not that they will ever need truing... (I hope)
Favorite Trail:
ssshhhhh....
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
mavic crosslands
xt-217's
stxrc-zac 19's
Bike Setup:
99 Hardland XC model, 99 Manitou Xvert, and RS deluxe rr-shock. Specialized strong arm cranks, xtr rear cassette, sachs pc61 chain...
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