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Submitted by
mackgook
a Cross Country Rider
from united kindom
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Strengths: | brillant | | Bottom Line: | after aprox 6 years of usage 5 days a week the alloy rim has broken any one know how i can get this repaired???
realy dont want to bin this wheel as i love it so much an unable to get a new one i still have the front one but looks weard on it own.
please help thanks Roy | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tat2
a Cross Country Rider
from London, England
Date Reviewed: June 2, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Shirley hills | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Recycle | | Strengths: | Unreal strength , still as true as day they were first riden, Very eye catchin , totally trick, Phenominal build quality | | Weaknesses: | Rare as hell , no longer made , | | Similar Products Used: | NOTHING COMES CLOSE | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale SV3000 Full XTR , Roox stem and post , semi slicks Hope bits and pieces, chris king headset | | Bottom Line: | Nothing comes close to these for wheels , shame they went under and nothing like them since .
have riden them downhill and cross country but now mainly on tarmac ... not disc compatable but thats not to much a problem if V's are set up right ... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Damon
a Cross Country Rider
from sacramento,ca
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | murphy-hanrehan | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Weaknesses: | not disc brake compatible | | Bottom Line: | I wish they were still in business--best rims I ever had. I had spoke rims and was left pushing the bike for a couple miles. Spin rims are indestructible, and have stayed true for 10 years. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jayne Friedman
a Weekend Warrior
from Illinois
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Johnny Sprockets | | Strengths: | Bad-ass looks, don't pick up twigs and crud | | Weaknesses: | So exotic and expensive-looking that they make the bike especially vulnerable to theft | | Bottom Line: | Hi everyone, I am sorry for "spamming" the forum, but I have a set of these rare Spin wheels that has hardly been used, and since I never ride it and am out of work now, I finally decided to sell them on eBay. As far as I can tell, the wheels and tires are in excellent shape with nothing but a few cosmetic scuffs from storage, though I can't guarantee the tires due to age. I'm starting the auction tonight (3/30/09) beginning at $1 and running for ten days with no reserve. If you despaired of ever finding another pair of these, please do a keyword search for "Spin wheels", or contact me via email for a direct auction link. Thanks! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KOOLEDDIE13
a Weekend Warrior
from BROOKLYN , NEW YORK
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | BUZZARD'S POINT | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | BAY RIDGE BICYCLE WO | | Strengths: | INDESTRUCTABLE | | Weaknesses: | NO SUPPORT , COMPANY OUT OF BUSINESS | | Similar Products Used: | AEROSPOKE | | Bike Setup: | SPECIALZED STUMP JUMPER , SHIMANO XT DRIVETRAIN , GRIPSHIFT , MANITOU FORK , KORE TENSION BAR | | Bottom Line: | BEEN RIDING THESE BAD BOYS FOR 12 YEARS ... NO TROUBLE WHAT SO EVER ,THE WHEELS STILL GET LOOKS AND COMPLIMENTS .. RIDE UP IN JIM THORPE : DIRT , ROCKS , STREAMS AND ALSO RIDE THEM IN THE STREETS OF NYC . | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jellyhead
a Cross Country Rider
from Roseburg, OR
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Very smooth, Nearly Unbreakable,....SMOOTH | | Weaknesses: | Company went out of business, Not compatible with DISC brakes | | Bottom Line: | The whells are great even though they're a bit heavier than other high end wheels. As far as how tough they are, I acidentally left one leaning against my rear bunper and drove off while towing a trailer with 2 dirt bikes on it. I realized I'd forgotten my front wheel and went back to get it. There was a tire track across the rim from driving over it with the trailer but the wheel is still perfect. I wouldn't have believed it if i hadn't seen this for myself.
I'm searching for a way to modify these for DISCs but I don't know if it can be done. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Duxbury
a Weekend Warrior
from Denton,Manchester,England
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | anything with lots of mud | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | stif | | Strengths: | Looks awesome and you just can't break them. | | Weaknesses: | no disc option and no way of converting to disc
spin ahve gone out of business. | | Bike Setup: | santa cruz heckler full xtr/spins/chris king headset/raceface cranks/kooka brake levers/flite carbon seat/carbon post and stem / club roost bars | | Bottom Line: | Great I only wish that they where still around so that I could buy another set and maybe update and service the ones that I have already. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Timm
a
from Portland, Oregon, USA
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | What? | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | with bike | | Strengths: | It looks neat and runs true. I weigh about 235 lbs and probably have another 40 lbs of luggage. I have had no problems, other than below. The wheel has been in use on roads for about ten years. | | Weaknesses: | That is why I'm writing. About a year ago, It started to squeak. Tried replacing the pop rivets. Helped for a while. Decided it was due to thermal expansion between rim and wheel. Demounted rim by gently heating it with a propane torch. Now I am sure it was thermal expansion, because of the way the adhesive came loose. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | This is on the back of a Ryan recumbent. I use it for daily commuting, and want to continue. Yes, there is a smaller one one the front, just like the Ryan ads used to show. | | Bottom Line: | I would like to glue the wheel and rim back together, but I want to do it right. What won't harm the wheel, will bond to both the rim and wheel, and won't get brittle with age? I really like the wheel, and want to keep using it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Timm
a
from Portland, Oregon, USA
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | What? | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | with bike | | Strengths: | It looks neat and runs true. I weigh about 235 lbs and probably have another 40 lbs of luggage. I have had no problems, other than below. The wheel has been in use on roads for about ten years. | | Weaknesses: | That is why I'm writing. About a year ago, It started to squeak. Tried replacing the pop rivets. Helped for a while. Decided it was due to thermal expansion between rim and wheel. Demounted rim by gently heating it with a propane torch. Now I am sure it was thermal expansion, because of the way the adhesive came loose. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | This is on the back of a Ryan recumbent. I use it for daily commuting, and want to continue. Yes, there is a smaller one one the front, just like the Ryan ads used to show. | | Bottom Line: | I would like to glue the wheel and rim back together, but I want to do it right. What won't harm the wheel, will bond to both the rim and wheel, and won't get brittle with age? I really like the wheel, and want to keep using it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a
from Buffalo
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$499.00 | | Strengths: | The strengths are the wheels. They are super strong, stay true for 7 years now. | | Weaknesses: | They attract attention/bike snatchers cause they look hot
The company went out of biz. | | Similar Products Used: | Mavic Spoked | | Bike Setup: | Trek Y-22 XTR everything Marzochi front fox rear | | Bottom Line: | Find them while you still can. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sammy Rutherford
a Racer
from Golden, CO USA
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Buffalo Creek | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Friend from college | | Strengths: | Beside the fact that they put ya' ride on dubbs...I still get comments on how cool they look. These wheels are super strong & durable. I've ridden & raced on these wheels for 8 yrs. and they're still true as the day I got em'. | | Weaknesses: | Not super light, don't make disc brake hubs, have to use an epoxy or glue to install magnet. | | Similar Products Used: | Spinergy wheelset | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn S(9five).3, New XTR group, Rock Shox Sid Race, Easton Carbon bar/post, Ritchey Z-Max tires. | | Bottom Line: | For the $$$, one of the best wearing products I have ever owned, period. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay
a Downhiller
from Southfield, MI
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Any trail as long as I'm able to ride | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | direct from spin | | Strengths: | Very tough! Can't ride without them. Great looks. | | Weaknesses: | Out of business. | | Similar Products Used: | spinergy | | Bike Setup: | GT Team LTS, Zaskar LE...XTR, KORE, Race Face, Chris King Head Set | | Bottom Line: | Spins are tough. You have to know how to ride them to enjoy them. I'm a master wheel builder and raced with a 4 cross laced wheel and have taco'd plenty of spoked wheels. For those of you who don't know what a 4 cross or 3 cross lace is, it's basically the extended circumference of either hub created at the cross of the spokes. The larger the diameter the stronger and 4 cross is the largest you can build without getting into crazy spoke patterns. I've never had any problems with my Spins and as for maintenance, there is no such thing as maintenance free parts for any bicycle that I know of. You should always clean, inspect and check your bolts after every ride. I'm seeing so many letters here bashing Spin but it's the ones who don't know how to ride them that have problems. Preventative maintanance is key to keep your parts working the way it should. I've had my Spins for about 10 years now and not 1 problem. It's still very true,round as can be and the ceramic is still intact on the rim surface. I'm 220 lbs and ride downhill most of the time with my spins. I ride hard and know what quality means when it comes to racing and selling. I'm also a pro mechanic and have made repairs for many pro riders in the NORBA racing circuit. Everyone has there preference.
RIDE HARD and KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay
a Downhiller
from Southfield, MI
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Any trail as long as I'm able to ride | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | direct from spin | | Strengths: | Very tough! Can't ride without them. Great looks. | | Weaknesses: | Out of business. | | Similar Products Used: | spinergy | | Bike Setup: | GT Team LTS, Zaskar LE...XTR, KORE, Race Face, Chris King Head Set | | Bottom Line: | Spins are tough. You have to know how to ride them to enjoy them. I'm a master wheel builder and raced with a 4 cross laced wheel and have taco'd plenty of spoked wheels. For those of you who don't know what a 4 cross or 3 cross lace is, it's basically the extended circumference of either hub created at the cross of the spokes. The larger the diameter the stronger and 4 cross is the largest you can build without getting into crazy spoke patterns. I've never had any problems with my Spins and as for maintenance, there is no such thing as maintenance free parts for any bicycle that I know of. You should always clean, inspect and check your bolts after every ride. I'm seeing so many letters here bashing Spin but it's the ones who don't know how to ride them that have problems. Preventative maintanance is key to keep your parts working the way it should. I've had my Spins for about 10 years now and not 1 problem. It's still very true,round as can be and the ceramic is still intact on the rim surface. I'm 220 lbs and ride downhill most of the time with my spins. I ride hard and know what quality means when it comes to racing and selling. I'm also a pro mechanic and have made repairs for many pro riders in the NORBA racing circuit. Everyone has there preference.
RIDE HARD and KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Cooper
a Cross Country Rider
from IL
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | forest stuff and roots and rocks and stuff | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Came with dead guys bike | | Strengths: | Look sweet! Hubs are super smooth. I never worried about breaking them. Stiff as ED medication. Roll magnificently! | | Weaknesses: | I BROKE ONE!!!!!!!!!! Rims are too wide for a small profile racing tire. Hard to mount any wheel magnet to. Heavy. | | Bike Setup: | Elite aero frame, QR Illuminero fork. Dura-Ace. Syntance. Thompson. | | Bottom Line: | They aren't completely unbreakble. I broke one! I broke the aluminum rim when I hit a pothole right after flatting. It dented a spot in the rim inward and cracked the metal. I figure since I was only riding on 20c tires they were vulnerable to getting f-cked up when flat, even though I'm only 145lbs.. I was sooooooooo pissed off when it happenned.
My advice: DO NOT RIDE LESS THAN 23c TIRES ON THESE WHEELS. THE RIMS ARE TOO WIDE AND IF YOU FLAT YOU MAY RUIN YOUR WHEEL!
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Submitted by
Matt Cooper
a Cross Country Rider
from IL
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | forest stuff and roots and rocks and stuff | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Came with dead guys bike | | Strengths: | Look sweet! Hubs are super smooth. I never worried about breaking them. Stiff as ED medication. Roll magnificently! | | Weaknesses: | I BROKE ONE!!!!!!!!!! Rims are too wide for a small profile racing tire. Hard to mount any wheel magnet to. Heavy. | | Bike Setup: | Elite aero frame, QR Illuminero fork. Dura-Ace. Syntance. Thompson. | | Bottom Line: | They aren't completely unbreakble. I broke one! I broke the aluminum rim when I hit a pothole right after flatting. It dented a spot in the rim inward and cracked the metal. I figure since I was only riding on 20c tires they were vulnerable to getting f-cked up when flat, even though I'm only 145lbs.. I was sooooooooo pissed off when it happenned.
My advice: DO NOT RIDE LESS THAN 23c TIRES ON THESE WHEELS. THE RIMS ARE TOO WIDE AND IF YOU FLAT YOU MAY RUIN YOUR WHEEL!
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland
Date Reviewed: January 28, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Gallery | | Strengths: | The attenion from others! Very tough rim. | | Weaknesses: | Spin went out of busniess? | | Similar Products Used: | Mavic | | Bike Setup: | '96 Sata Cruz Heckler, '97 XT + XTR gear, '97 Judy XC up front and a RS Super Deluxe in the rear | | Bottom Line: | I personally love these wheels. One is slightly out of round, a bit of wobble, but that was after screaming downhill at just over 40mph. I accidently jumping a creek to which once on the other side, my rear suspension compressed very quickly. End result, I snapped my rear swingarm on one of it's lower tubes, roughly .625" in diameter. That was only after I had the wheels 6 months!! That's pretty tough if you ask me!! I've now had them for going on 7yrs and they're doing great! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Racer
from Northants UK
Date Reviewed: November 22, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | horner woods ( Exmoor) | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay!! | | Strengths: | Look super cool, very fast power transfer | | Weaknesses: | unable to get aftersale help as spin is no longer in business.
Can be a little harsh if using narrow tyres at high pressure | | Similar Products Used: | spinergy, tioga Disc Drive ( remember those??? ) | | Bike Setup: | Kona chute, Marzocchi Bomber Z1, Magura hydrostop, XT. | | Bottom Line: | Great looking wheels, super smooth bearings very responsive if not a little unforgiving if you get things wrong.
Just have to hope that my maguras dont eat the rim too quick!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob van der Weiden
a Weekend Warrior
from Nieuwkoop, the Netherlands
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | came on bike on Yahoo Auction | | Strengths: | strong, easy to clean, low rolling resistance | | Weaknesses: | relatively heavy for a composite wheel, Spin out of business so no part/service available. | | Similar Products Used: | regular spoked wheels | | Bike Setup: | Trek OCLV 9.8, XT/XTR components, Flite saddle, titanium seatpost, alu/carbon riser handlebar | | Bottom Line: | Have been using the wheels for 6 years without any problem, just changed the bearring which makes them run even more smoothly. My wheels are slightly untrue, does anybody know how/where you can have them trued? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | R & R sport | | Strengths: | -used it for 5 years by now, never had problems with it.
-looks good, a composite wheel all always attracts the crowd no matter where you go. | | Weaknesses: | -Spin out of service, afraid of riding it too hard.
-if gustly wind caught on the wheel... watchout
-cant true them | | Similar Products Used: | early Campagnolo, Mavics. | | Bike Setup: | Giant MCM Team, XTR, SID '99 SL. | | Bottom Line: | These wheels are rare in New Zealand, not a lot of them were sold in NZ. I used to ride them hard, but after Spin went out of business, I tend to use it as a day-to-day wheel, not a performance wheel anymore, if you want performance, and willing to pay 800 USD, go for Mavics SL series.
can be quite flexy at times, as you turn with a significant speed, you can feel it, maybe its with my SID SL as well.
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Submitted by
Adam
a Racer
from USA
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | mail order | | Strengths: | very strong, great for rough training- don't want to bend lightwieght racing wheels | | Weaknesses: | can't buy parts, broke front hub- had to find replacement on ebay (for parts only-wheel still true) | | Bike Setup: | alum hard tail trek, judy front | | Bottom Line: | wheel itself is very strong. I have destroyed many rims but very few problems with these. Not for the weekend rider because of the cost. Look good on any bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Allan
a Racer
from Australia
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | Came On A 2nd Hand Bike | | Strengths: | Evrything, These wheels are light, smooth, VERY strong and look cool | | Weaknesses: | Spin out of business | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Mongoose Supergoose Pro Alloy
Mongoose Alloy Headset
Mongoose Alloy Handlebars
Primo 175mm Cranks
Sugino Sprocket
| | Bottom Line: | The Wheels are Great, They never buckle, and I doubt I'll eveer be able to break them. I slipped a peddle once and hit the ground with enough force to snap a 3mm thick crank axle but the wheels seemed to laugh at this punishment. I also hit a curb after hopping another curb and not realising it was there. I was going about 50 km/h and the bike stopped very quickly. The tyre exploded and the metal rim bent (which was easilly fixed) but the wheel itself is perfectly fine!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Lewis
a Racer
from Paradise, California, usa
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | honey run | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | dans comp | | Strengths: | they go fast, they stay true. they really look cool and they are the only part that hasnt broken on my bike in the last year | | Weaknesses: | hmmm....lets see, once they break youre screwed cause you cant fix em and the hardware is a little odd | | Bike Setup: | i run a diamondback viper with poverty 3 piece cranks and stiffy forks. | | Bottom Line: | if you want to go fast and look cool, have a wheel that stays true and that is strong, then this is the wheel for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eugene Gorash
a Weekend Warrior
from Kharkiv Ukraine
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Germany | | Bottom Line: | Interesting wheel | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Jones
a Weekend Warrior
from Britol, England
Date Reviewed: November 2, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Cotswold Way | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$470.00 | | Purchased At: | Biketech (UK) | | Strengths: | Style and straight out of the box, they stay straight! Stopping at traffic lights and people making offers on the wheels. | | Weaknesses: | Support and lack of disk kits, using them in the UK makes it really hard to get info. Apart from the comment there nice where did you get them, | | Similar Products Used: | NA | | Bike Setup: | Trek ZX7000 Ali (97) Hardtail, RockShox-j, all Shimano LX/STX 24 speed. | | Bottom Line: | I was just getting to many bends in my Mavic rims the constent trimming of spokes was to much. I found a pair of Spins in a local bike shop and picked them up for £300.00 and have never looked back. I don't downhill, in fact I spend most of the time climbing and don't find the Spins heavy. The cross wind can sometimes be a little intresting but other wise if think they are fine. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Weidaw
a Cross Country Rider
from Athens, OH
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Vulture's Knob, Wooster Ohio | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Doctor | | Strengths: | Look cool, that's it. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, slow, they catch the wind pretty bad, too much $$, they don't bend... they just break. | | Similar Products Used: | SPOX | | Bike Setup: | Supercaliber, all XTR, SID sl | | Bottom Line: | Don't waste your money. The rear hub wasn't even centered in the wheel causing a slight vibration straight out of the box. They're strong, but once you give them a good hit they break and are useless after. They're really heavy and slow and the wind will catch them and blow you side to side. I hear they went out of business, it wouldn't surprise me if they did. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
G.R. Valdes
a Cross Country Rider
from Wenatchee, WA.
Date Reviewed: April 12, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Devil's Gulch | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | The wheels are very stiff, aerodynamic, no truing involved, low maintenance. | | Weaknesses: | Since there is no truing involved, this rim will not merely tweak when it fails, but it will crack and be rendered useless. | | Similar Products Used: | Sun, Mavic, LX Hubs. | | Bike Setup: | Trek 9800 OCLV, all XTR componentry, White Bros DC110 forks, Hutchinson Mosquito Golds. | | Bottom Line: | These wheels came with my bike, and after a little bit of apprehension and warnings from my Hammerhead friends, I am impressed. The wheels are stiff, and for cross-country riding they are OK. However, I could swear that my old Sun rims on LX hubs felt "faster" with less rolling resistance. I will ride these wheels till they self destruct, then I am getting some XTR hubs and some Sun rims again... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lance Dawson
a Downhiller
from Denver, Colorado
Date Reviewed: March 26, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | none | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | no truing involved. Who doesn't look. Never 1 problem | | Weaknesses: | stopped making them | | Similar Products Used: | shim 535, mavic (everything), spinergy | | Bike Setup: | fsr m4, spin's keep me light | | Bottom Line: | Try them and never go back. Those who are selling them used must be beginners who land querky!!!! Learn how to ride and rock the SPiN, Since this must be 50 words all I have to say is sold, sold, sold, sold, sold, sold, sold, sold, sold, sold, sold, dosl, losd, lsd, oops, don't forget the SPIN, SPIn. rock them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Tonbridge, Kent, England
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Mail order in the UK | | Strengths: | Strong, aerodynamic, and sexy looking | | Weaknesses: | no product support | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano wheels, Mavic/Nuke Proof wheels | | Bike Setup: | Kona Hei Hei, XTR/XT set up | | Bottom Line: | I'm quite surprised to read others comments on these wheels, touch wood, I haven't experience any problems with mine, but I guess for my next set of wheels I'd try out a tubeless set of wheels like the Mavics.
I'm not so much into jumps and heavy downhilling, so these wheels work fine for me. I've recently noticed a slight wobble on my front wheel, and think that the bearings need replacing, but after 6 years of riding, I don't think that's too bad.
Cheers | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Rad
a Weekend Warrior
from West Chester, PA, US
Date Reviewed: March 7, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Wissahickon | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Don't remember... | | Strengths: | Strong as hell, bomb proof provided you are not using the bike for stunts, and you keep religious about checking tire pressure before each ride, 50psi each... | | Weaknesses: | No replacement parts or warrentee now that the company bit- it. | | Similar Products Used: | mavic | | Bike Setup: | Old-school 96 Gary Fisher Mount Tam (hard tale), old Judy SL with blown cartridge, Syncros titanium post, Time pedals, all the heavy parts, blah, blah.. | | Bottom Line: | I've had SPINS for over 5 years with no problems and I ride hard mostly in Wissahickon in Philadelphia. If you don't mind a little extra weight and you are not one of those geeks who crashes all the time for no apparent reason, then do it. Just watch the tire pressure, and make sure your break pads don't drift off the rim and damage the graphite, or whatever it is.. They look awesome, and they should last you, provided they are not on the bike you use to teach yourself how to jump off cliffs. On the other hand, if you are serious about cross country or racing and building a light bike, then I would spend a buck and grab some higher-end Mavic's. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Neil
a Weekend Warrior
from oz
Date Reviewed: December 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Looks, nice bearings, seem to dampen vibration? | | Weaknesses: | Company no longer in business, kinda heavy, what if they break? | | Bottom Line: | I use a spin front on my light XC/Commuter/play bike because it doesn't take to hard of a beating. They look cool, wouldn't reccomend for racing or hard riding though, there are better "performance wheels" available for the price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from Ithaca, New York, US
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Shindagin | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Pedal Power, Stone Mtn, GA | | Strengths: | I've been riding these for the past 5 years and they've been great. I raced 3 seasons on a front Spin and never had a problem. I did fold a rim in on itself after a crazy mountain run but I just bent it back w/ pliers. They don't start out as round as a spoked wheel but I weigh in close to 200lb and I haven't been able to destroy one yet. They've stayed more true than any other wheel I've ridden. | | Weaknesses: | Went out of business so good luck finding a pair or getting a warranty on them. Not a high performance wheel and there are lighter/faster wheels available for the price. | | Similar Products Used: | XT/Mavic wheels, and several other spoked models. | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar LE - XT Components, Kore everything else. | | Bottom Line: | No other wheels get more looks and if that's important in your wheel choice, find a set that are still available. I'm going to ride mine until they break and at the rate they're going, that's never going to happen. I would race on lighter wheels if possible but I never minded having a 25lb bike even while racing. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbus, OH
Date Reviewed: October 9, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | used | | Strengths: | looks, do truing necessary | | Weaknesses: | strengh | | Similar Products Used: | shimano m 535 | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher XO | | Bottom Line: | I dropped 2 maybe 3 feet down and cracked the rear spin wheel. I heard there is a crash repair however I can't figure out who to call. Anyone, Please e-mail me if you know what I can do to repair the carbon on this wheel. I love the looks and would like to rock them again. Just not off a cliff. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Renton,Wa
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | local shop | | Strengths: | No truing! stiff and good looks if that matters | | Weaknesses: | Bearings don't last very long but aren't very exspensive to replace. Bent the axel while jumping a curb | | Bike Setup: | trek hardtail, wb sc90-at raceface crank, xt derailers, v-brakes... | | Bottom Line: | They have had a couple minor problems though mine are very true and don't have the described hop everyone is talking about. The bent axel probably shoudn't have happened but the customer serice was good (keep in mind this was about three years ago) I am very concerened however that my rim is nearly worn through from heavy braking with v brakes and since spin is out of business I may not be able to get it replaced PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU KNOW HOW I CAN GET THE RIM REPLACED. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a Cross Country Rider
from Montana
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$429.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | strong and fast downhill | | Weaknesses: | too heavy for climbing | | Bike Setup: | 97 Klein Attitude Race | | Bottom Line: | I bought these as a second wheelset I would never have to worry about and that is what they have been for 3 years now. I would drop stuff, ride hard, just trash them and they are still as true as the day I bought them. The extra weight did slow down my bike on climbes but it made up for it on the way back down. They are so fast downhill it is amazing. I just got a new bike with hydrolic brakes so I could not use them anymore. I was pissed but then my roomate wanted to use them so the Spins live on. 5 big Chilis for a product that does what it said it would for years and years. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Pochocki
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | performance | | Strengths: | light weight, fast as all hell | | Weaknesses: | crack under stress | | Bike Setup: | race face, xtr, easton, all the good stuff | | Bottom Line: | If you own them becareful, if your going to buy them, DON'T check out the pics www.bootcampchicago.com/spin | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete Carolan
a Racer
from New Jersey USA
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Bear Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Stiff as hell - Really are bombproof - Look sick - and never need to be trued | | Weaknesses: | Spin being out of business | | Similar Products Used: | Spinergy Rev-X MTB - and lots of traditionally spoked wheelsets | | Bike Setup: | Trek Pro 9.9 with Sid Race and All XTR - XC Machine! | | Bottom Line: | These are awesome wheels. For all the little $hits who were smart enough to do 3 1/2 foot drops or run downhill races in them, it serves you right. These wheels are great for the XC racer and spin awesome. If they were a little lighter then they would be perfect, I switch between these wheels and Spinergy Xyclone (they are both totally different)and you can tell the difference, the Xyclone is lighter, but these are so much stiffer and stronger. Buy these second hand for cheap, its worth it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Zoesch
a Weekend Warrior
from Germany
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | All of 'em! | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | (former) Irvine Bike Source | | Strengths: | Looks, but that's about it | | Weaknesses: | All the rest. | | Similar Products Used: | None, because pretty much all the rest is better. | | Bike Setup: | I bought them when I had a Proflex 857 with all XTR. Now I drive a Santa Cruz Bullit with XTR. | | Bottom Line: | I have to admit, that I bought the wheels for the looks. I also didn't want the truing problems with spokes. That proved to be quite a stupid mistake. When I think back, for the same dough, I could have had a set of Chris Kings. And I would still have a garantee... But I was young and dumb then. After 3 years of driving, I decided to jump of a 4 ft. drop, but my wheels weren't really all to happy about that. On the front, one spoke just kinda gave way to the pressure. I thought these were supposed to be bomb proof. I only weigh about 150 lbs! Anyway, I then bought Crossmax UST's. WOW!!! What a difference! These start to roll by themselves, there are so light!!! Then I realized, that my bearings on the Spins were totally shot. After only 3 years of TLC. I opened the hubs, and this stinkey brown mass of guck just spilled out. So much for sealing... I read, that if I were to put in replacement bearings from SKF or INA, I would have no chance of any customer service anymore. WEAK! Their bearings are SO awful. I then tried them on my SC Bullit, just for grins, and it seems as if I just gained 30 lbs, or someone is constantly pulling my brakes. Just terrible. Don't buy 'em! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Worcester, MA
Date Reviewed: May 9, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | friend | | Strengths: | Looks, Bomb proof, no truing | | Weaknesses: | Slight wheel hop. | | Similar Products Used: | 3 tries at laced wheels | | Bike Setup: | '97 Pro-Flex animal. Magura Raceline hydraulics and frame are only original parts. | | Bottom Line: | I've had these wheels for 6 years. I had them refurbed once and never spent one minute on the truing stand. I'm pushing 250lbs and am a cross over amateur motocrosser who did all of his passing in the ruff stuff. The strength of these wheels allows me to ride to my potential. I'm seriously bummed that I have to find something else.
A long term where goes, I'm into the 6th season and the rear hub is getting loose in the carbon. I think that is reasonable.
Anyone know where I can find a disk compatible set? Any heavy ex-spin owners find a good alternate? --send email
-Scott | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek Lemos
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, Ca. USA
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | single tracks | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Came on bike | | Strengths: | No rim looks sweeter than a SPIN, never needs to be trued. I don't mind a few extra grams of wieght, they look good, they absorb vibrations, and are very strong. | | Weaknesses: | Hard to obtain since they are longer manufactured. | | Bike Setup: | FSR pro, (USA frame) , XTR etc... | | Bottom Line: | I get many comments from these wheels. The only maintenance is wiping the dust off that slick carbon surface. You either love em or hate em. I you dont mind a little extra weight then get them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a Cross Country Rider
from Dayton, OH
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Hueston Woods | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | looks? | | Weaknesses: | Weight, durability, customer service, alternatives. | | Similar Products Used: | steel spoked wheels, spinergy carbon spoked wheels | | Bike Setup: | Ltspd Owl hollow, XTR, X-Vert super, steel spoked wheels | | Bottom Line: | I'm not gonna jump up and down saying these wheels suck, but why would you buy them considering the alternatives. I weigh 210# +/- and I ride XTR hubs 32f/36r, three cross 14/15 front and four cross 14 rear with Mavic 517 rims. I ride a lot, some commuting to and from work with trails on evenings and weekends. These wheels hold up perfectly. Since bulilding them (@1 1/2yrs ago) the rear has been trued twice and the front never. With the amount of hubs, rims, spokes, nipples and lacing patterns available, anyone can build a set of wheels perfectly suited to their riding style, size and wallet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Graham
a Cross Country Rider
from Wirral, Uk
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Strengths: | Its looks, desirability, less drag than spoked wheels | | Weaknesses: | the seam of the rim, is by the hole for the air valve, it should be on the other side 4 strengh! | | Bike Setup: | Sunn Revolt gp frame, White Brothers sc70ul forks, magura raceline hydraulic brakes, Race face turbine lp cranks, TA chain rings, XT cassette, XTR front and rear mech, Syncros titanium seat pin, Syncros stem, Syncros titanium double bearing bb, ringle a headset. | | Bottom Line: | im not bothered by da weight, im 185lbs and dont ave a granny ring! i can easily pull the weight up da hills no prob. the only thing is the seam of the rim, i ave ripped it open, cause its in a weak pleac, by the air valve! i dont want to give them any design tips but i should be on the other side of da wheel at the end of on of the spokes, to maximise strength!!
Another thing is, how do u get in touch with them?! i cant get a number to ring, the wheels ave a life time guarantee im told! so the one who had to pay $40 for a new rim sounds out done a bit there! i gather they still exist then? if anyone has a number to ring email me at graytbeat@aol.com. thanx.
with the problem of the rim, and the avalibility of service from spin being nill, ill still ave to say its a great wheel if you dont mind the weight, id recomend them.
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Submitted by
Wayne G
a Cross Country Rider
from USA VA
Date Reviewed: February 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Washington Bike | | Strengths: | Looks | | Weaknesses: | Everything else...weight, durability. | | Similar Products Used: | Many man y spoked rims and now the new Spinergy XYClones | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Elly | | Bottom Line: | Lucas,
I just wanted to set the record straight. The guys in the shop keep telling you that you have a good bike because they realize you probably cant afford something better. They are trying to hurt your feelings. The Super V was such a poor design to begin with and is so outdated now its not funny. The upside to that is that for the money you paid for it it is truly and “alright” bike. And as we all know its not what you ride but THAT you ride.
Your review on Spin rims is accurate…they look cool and that’s it. The real issue that you seem to be missing is the fact that they cost so much…weight so much and for anyone over 160 lbs don’t last very long. On top pf that…something you probably haven’t had to deal with….Spins (no gone) customer service…was truly and probably the worse in the USA. A poor company that had a poor product that became put dates that they never improved upon. Hope those wheels last for you. If they don’t I have a brand new Spin I got from Spin I can sell to you real cheap.
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Submitted by
Lucas
a Cross Country Rider
from Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$525.00 | | Purchased At: | Owen Cyclery | | Strengths: | Looks, smooth ride, never need to be trued, and an all-a-round good set of wheels. | | Weaknesses: | they can get pretty hacked up after a good ride with some nasty scratches. they tend to have a "forward throw" feeling if air pressure in tire in not almost exact. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Super V with carbon fiber swing arm, scott thermoplastic bar, grip shift 8.0 attack, shiman xtr v-brakes & front & rear deraileur, rock shock judy fork (on a headshock designed frame, specialized body geometry seat, thompson seat post, fox rear coilover, speedplay frogs (they suck) | | Bottom Line: | If your not too woried about weight, they are a good set. If you don't care aboutc standing out from the crowd and having a little extra weight, don't get them. If you are in it for LOOKS, they make a good choice. I have read a few things by people who slam these wheels but they really need to think about their up-sides. Weight weenies are gonna hate them, but if you cant turn these wheels, why are you riding anyway? If you like going to your local shop after every ride to get your wheels trued and having flat spots on the rims worked on, don't buy these wheels. If you want to get looks from EVERYONE, buy this set. I am 19, 110 lbs, and i have been on my set of spins since 1997. I haven't had them in the shop ONCE. My bike is a late 1996 Cannondale Super V totally tricked out and in PERFECT condition, even the guys at the shop still talk about what a good bike it still is. I don't do little joy rides on my bike. When i go, i go all out, and that means an average of at least 8-10 drops from at least 8-10 feet. I am rough on my bike and especially my wheels. I have a stock rear fox coil over because i weigh so little. Like i said, if you want a good set of wheels, pick up this set, if you are scared of weight, get a road bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wayne
a Cross Country Rider
from Sterling Va
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Washington Bike | | Strengths: | Looks | | Weaknesses: | Everything else | | Similar Products Used: | You name it.... | | Bike Setup: | *57 Proflex. XTR drive train | | Bottom Line: | I had a review written up. I notice that good old MTBR is doing their censorship thing again. I am writing another review on Spin wheels. Partly because Im shoving it into MTBRs face partly because I don’t want anyone to ever have to go through what I did.
When I first bought these rims I was happy. They looked cool even though they were heavy..and they seemed stronger then most spoke wheelsets. One day after about 4 months of riding I noticed a “what could only be called a fold” in one of the spoke arms. I called up spin and asked them what I should do about it. They said send it back so I did. After about 2 weeks I called them up and asked them if any progress had been made. They said no so I waited another week and called them back. At this point they told me they had cut into my rim and that I would have to pay $250 to replace it. I said that there was no way I was going to pay that. After a weeks worth of accusations by spin that it was my fault the rim had failed they finally agreed to give me a new rim for $40. I took it because it was the best I could get.
To end…I don’t ride with these rims any more. They are heavy and flex to much. Plus I am scared of them failing in the middle of a decent. Spin is out of business (GOOD!!). A company like that should be allowed to exist. The bottom line is that these rims look cool…that is all. They are heavy, they flex, they break easily, they suck. Steer as far away as you possible can from these piece of you know what. Thank God the company has gone under..no wonder… they sucked.
If I could I would give these things -5 chilies
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Weekend Warrior
from Nicholson, GA, USA
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Bull Mtn. North Ga Mtns. | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Mountain Ventures Cyclery | | Strengths: | ABSOLUTELY BULLETPROOF!, killer looks, three spokes, butter smooth bearings, not that heavy! Turns lots of heads! | | Weaknesses: | Is a lottle out of true after almost four years of HARD riding....was not true straight out of the box! | | Similar Products Used: | Only spoked wheels (Mavic 217 with Pulstar hubs) | | Bike Setup: | Proflex full suspension, Magura hydraulics, full XT/XTR setup, Noleen cross-link Elite front fork, Noleen NR-4 rear suspension, Sach's Extreeme shifters w/XTR 7-speed. | | Bottom Line: | THESE WHEELS ARE THE BOMB!
When I first bought the bike, I had the Mavic 217's and after only two rides had made a mess of them. After having them trued and replacing the many broken spokes, I bought a Spin front wheel. It took one ride to fall in love with them. Then I ordered a Spin rear. I have ridden for the past four years and have not experienced any problems. I rode a trail with my brother who made fun of my wheels (he had a set of Mavic Crossmax ceramics). At the end of the day, his $800 wheels looked like crap! They were at least 1/2" out of true. He wasn't laughing then! My wheels came out of the ride with little more than some scratches from the many rocke that I hit. I have done many endos after hitting trees, rocks, etc. and still haven't damaged my wheels. I have also taken some drops as large as 5' with no problems. I don't know how people break these things. I think that they tried or just did something crazy that would destroy any wheels. I also only paid $350 for my set, which made them the best deal I have had on my bike. As for the weight issue, I am 170 LBS. and ride a FULL-SUSPENSION BIKE! I'm obviousely not concerned with weight. I don't have any problem with wheel weight. If you want to sacrefice a pound and pay a bunch of money to true your wheels all the time, stay away from Spin. Otherwise, suck it up and work out a little harder. I am planning to go with disc breaks in the future and am trying to find a set of Spin Disc wheels. Drop me a line if you can point me in the right direction. These babies score five peppers in my book!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian
a
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Preston railroad trail, Tiger Mt. | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint | | Strengths: | Strong, damp and very low maintenance. Ceramic rims. They look cool. | | Weaknesses: | They are not true. Barely acceptable. If they were spoked, I would say they need to be trued, but I would ride them anyway. They're heavy, about 1000 grams front, 1100 rear, over 4lbs total. Company is apparently out of business, so Spin owners may have to form support groups to deal with their "issues", like worn out hubs, etc. | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing. Just standard spoked wheelsets, straight 14 gauge w/ medium weight x-country rims. | | Bike Setup: | 97 Stumpjumper m2, 97 marzocchi Z1, raceface turbine cranks, time pedals, xt/xtr drivetrain, old xt v-brakes, riser bar, sbc team control and master tires. | | Bottom Line: | If you would rather spend your time riding than truing your wheels, these are good. Given that there is no support available, as Spin is apparently out of business, I can't reccommend these unless you get a good deal. They are out of round, but it's impossible to tell when you're slamming over roots and rocks. Don't ride these wheels on the road and you won't notice. If you ride smooth trails, then you don't need these wheels. They are tough as hell, and I don't worry aboutthem on the rooty and rocky trails around here. I don't take any big drop-offs, but I have had a tendency to trash rims in the past, especially the rear. I know they are not indestructible, but I feel that way when I'm riding, and they haven't disappointed me, no matter how sketchy or bad my style might get. For the purists-- forget it, these will never perform as well as a good spoked wheel, but then they're unlikely to crap out on you on the trail when you carelessly nail a rock or root square square on, or sideways, or whatever. With these wheels, improve your chances of riding, rather than walking, back to the trailhead. No product is perfect; choose your compromise. Please e-mail if you know where parts/support can be found. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mudd
a
from Fallbrook CA USA
Date Reviewed: December 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Noble Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Bought from friend... | | Strengths: | No spokes | | Weaknesses: | Heavy and out-of-round | | Similar Products Used: | I don't think there are any... | | Bike Setup: | C'dale CAAD3, XT components. | | Bottom Line: | I broke my rear hub and I'm looking for one. Does anyone out there have one for sale or knows where I can buy one? I sure wish SPIN was still in business! I was told that "World Class" had a simular hub. My plan is to fix my current set and sell them. any takers? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
david mullins
a Racer
from SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$320.00 | | Purchased At: | san francisco somewhere | | Strengths: | They look pretty slick. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, out-of-round, very soft braking surface grooves deep and quick. They're noisy. Very sluggish in side winds. | | Similar Products Used: | Only conventional spoked wheels | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale tri bike, 105 group, 16 speed, conti grandprix tyres (foldable) | | Bottom Line: | These wheels are duds!
They are permanently out-of-round, lethal on downhill technical stages. They're heavy, noisy, slow in a cross wind, don't look like they're attached to the rim very well. The rims are very thin in the side wall and also very soft, so brakes quickly rip the rims apart.
I wasted money on these wheels, and wouldn't recommend any non-conventionally spoked wheel to anybody after this experience.
You can't even re-machine the expletives to a round state in a precision engineering shop because there just isn't enough metal on the side walls of the rims.
I'm sure I'll find a use for these rims - like a pulley over a well or something, or a base for a revolving table, or a game for the kids.
These wheels are bad - but at least they don't kill you like the spinergy sets. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
PJ
a Racer
from Minnesota
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Look Great | | Weaknesses: | Pogo effect | | Bike Setup: | Trek Y11 | | Bottom Line: | I purchased a set of Spin wheels several months ago and have experienced the same pogo effect as some of the other reviewers have claimed. After talking to the dealer I purchased them from, he told me they were fine and that I should be careful about how I seat the tire on the rim. I went so far as to bring my bike into the dealer so he could test ride it himself. After the test ride he still claimed that the wheels were fine. I spoke to another dealer, who also carries these wheels, and he said that Spin wheels bounce like that because they lack enough radial stiffness to prevent the rims from flexing inward, toward the hub, in the areas between the spokes. That must be the case because the wheels appear to very true laterally and radially when there is no weight exerted onto them. Currently, I'm stuck with mine, as well. I like the looks but hate the bouncy ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester, New York
Date Reviewed: September 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Tryon Park | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Zone | | Strengths: | They are a stiff rim for the casual mountain biker. They look really cool, and turn heads many times when out riding. | | Weaknesses: | The fact that the rear hub is prone to failure, and I have had the rim in twice for service in less than a year frustrates the living doggy-doo out of me. I was told (where I purchased them) point-blank and a bit rudely that "We aren't doing any more warranty work on these rims - Spin is out of business". Just like that - I was screwed. I will NEVER EVER EVER use Spin products again. The only way I would use the rims again is if I can get around 20 sets of rear hubs! | | Similar Products Used: | Factory Giant rims. | | Bike Setup: | Giant Ward DS-2 dually, Dia Compe brakes, Shimano drivetrain, SDG Bel-Air saddle (Love the saddle), and a crappy pair of Spins! | | Bottom Line: | These rims suck - If you find them at a garage sale, leave them!
By the way, if anyone knows where to get parts, or rear hubs, please email me! Thank you! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tory
a Racer
from Normal, IL, USA
Date Reviewed: September 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Wissahickon in Philadelphia | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance/online auction | | Strengths: | The wheels are extremely durable and do not flex [laterally] as much as spokes. The sealed hubs roll like butta'. The wheels are relatively light and look wicked! | | Weaknesses: | Although I haven't had to true them, others have had to send the wheels to the manufacturer for truing. I suspect that long-term wear would be a problem for these wheels. | | Similar Products Used: | Never used composites but have used a variety of spoked wheels. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized HardRock with Indy forks/air catridges, Azonic bars/stem, Specialized/Shimano drivetrain, and topped off with Micheling Wildgrippers Sprint/Lite S(a must have!).
| | Bottom Line: | These wheels aren't worth what I've seen them advertised for. If you can get them under $400 snatch them and if not don't sweat it. These wheels are like your first kiss, after it's over you say "is that it?" Try the wheels out and if you don't think they're all that they're made out to be than join the club! 3-flaming fritoes for value because they are a bit pricey and 4-flaming frappacinnoes for overall because they are a good wheelset considering the hubs and the durability. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson
Date Reviewed: September 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Cambria | | Strengths: | Looks, nice hubs | | Weaknesses: | BOUNCE BOUNCE BOUNCE | | Similar Products Used: | XTR Hubs with Mavic 138 rims, STX Hubs with WTB Speedmaster rims | | Bike Setup: | Ironhorse ARS frame, XT drivetrain | | Bottom Line: | When I first put them on I noticed they spun forever when checking for trueness. I could not wait to try them. Took them out and got tired of the jack hammer effect quickly. I have mounted the tires as suggested and can not get them on correctly to eliminate the pogo effect. It shouldn't be this hard to mount a tire correctly. I am going back to my XTR mavic combo, sending the Spins back and hoping for a refund and will use the 300.00$ for some new XTR/Mavic wheelsets. They are a little heavier than my current set-up, but they do look good. This isn't enough for me to keep them. I should have taken heed with the previous posts. If they didn't bounce I'd like them. One chili for value - you shouldn't pay this much for a product and have it be this difficult to use, two chilies for product because the hubs are nice and smooth | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nik Rewald
a Cross Country Rider
from Boyne City, Michigan, USA
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Strength, durability, brakeing surface, appearance | | Weaknesses: | noisy hubs | | Bike Setup: | GT frame, full XT, RaceFace Crank Set | | Bottom Line: | Great product for heavier riders. Excellent in the slalom course. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian DeAngelis
a Cross Country Rider
from Niagara Falls, NY, USA
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything Vermont | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Precision Bicycles | | Strengths: | Strong. | | Weaknesses: | Get a bump and that's it. I use them for road riding and for MTB. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale SV2000 with all XTR. For road I use Specialized FAT BOY and for off-road and aggressive set of specialized MTB's. | | Bottom Line: | Wish I could use disk brakes with these. Looking at a pair of Aerospoke in the next 2 weeks to dedicate for the road and keep the SPINS for MTB (won't feel the bump so much). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Ayer MA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 15, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Mud | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Looks....Thats all. | | Weaknesses: | Bad hop, BRAND NEW. No company to back them up (went out of business). Heavy. They piss me off! | | Similar Products Used: | Zac 19 rim, Coda hub. These also suck! | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Cannondale F500 with a bunch of CODA crap thats starting to get on my nerves. | | Bottom Line: | After I kept breaking my stock wheels I decided to get something I THOUGHT was strong. I saw the Spins hanging there and thought, wow those look tough. The sales man even said they were. So I bought them. Let me tell you they look sweet, BUT they suck. My first ride they hopped so bad my ass got sore. I got home and called customer service to try and work something out and the line had been disconnected. I called the shop were I got them, and they told me they went out of business. To make a long story short, I'm bringing these things back tomorrow and getting some wheels made just how I want them. Screw Spin. Shops should stop selling Spin items. I give them 2 for overall because they look cool, but 1 for value cause they aint worth sh!t! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rome
a Cross Country Rider
from Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T.
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | all trails here | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Bombproof. I can do 180 degree bunnyhops without thrashing them. | | Weaknesses: | Weight. I use them for training, since my other wheelset I built(99 XTR rear/DT REVO 15/17-Mavic 217/Splinedrive nips/
GT CNC/DT REVO/Mavic 217 front) is a lot lighter and great for the races. Also when I got them, the rear wheel had a small hop in it. Spin customer service told me that it was related to air pressure. Yeah Right. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Supergo Access Ti with 99 XTR derailleurs, SRAM Attack halfpipe shifters, Easton CT2 bar, Kore stem, Avid 2.0 SD's and Tektro MT 820 brakes, Dean Ti seatpost and Flite Ti saddle, Ringle XC cage, and Kooka Bonnie cranks with Raceface rings and Shimano PD-M545 pedals, and Bontrager Magnesium barends. It weighs 22lbs I think with the race wheels. | | Bottom Line: | I don't have too many complaints about them. I am going to sell them though. Cool looks are not enough to justify buying them, though. If you want your bike to look really exotic, and don't care about the weight, then get em. Otherwise, get something else. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lavra Balto
a Downhiller
from Karasjok in NORWAY
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | In Kongsvinger and Hallingdal | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | None!!! | | Weaknesses: | The wheels gave me a feeling that I could do anything on them! But when I did a small 3 1/2 foot drop, the front wheel cracked! Now I am saving up for real rims, MAVIC D521!!
MAVIC RULES!!!!!!!
Spin sucks!!!
Spin sucks!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Anything is better!!! Road wheels can take more punishment!! | | Bike Setup: | Downhill setup on hardtail! | | Bottom Line: | I think you all understand where I`m going!!! Go for anything else!! Dont waist your money on looks, but if it`s looks your after go for Rew rocks Spinergy! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob Smith
a Racer
from Green Bay
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything you can ride | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Stiff as a MOFO
sexy | | Weaknesses: | Out of true, right out of the box
cm gap where the seam came together on front and back
have to have xt or xtr casette and ceramic brakepads | | Similar Products Used: | factory | | Bike Setup: | lightspeed,xtr, | | Bottom Line: | Good if you have the cash and want to spend it, great looks too, Im happy with them | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hezekiah
a Weekend Warrior
from Reno, Nv. USA
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything two wheels can spin on | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Bullet PROOF. They got a REAL pretty STyle. Can be found EXTREMELY cheap. | | Weaknesses: | No company support, cannot be trued. | | Similar Products Used: | Custom built wheels of all kinds. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR DH, ZzyzX fork, all Xt | | Bottom Line: | The wheels are tough. I think that the company is spotty when it comes to manufacturing and people are doing things these wheels are not designed for. Example, they aren't made for 6' drops with 200+lb people, duh. Great all around wheel set if you search them out cheap. I got mine for 200 with tires and XT cog. Use common sense KIDS. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter Richardson
a Racer
from England
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | XC | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | They are strong, don't go out of true, look good, make the bike fast and stiff (which is good for racing). I've heard of them braking in similar reviews, but these people use them for downhill and jumping, which is not what they are designed for. They are for XC!!!!! | | Weaknesses: | Heavy and a bit harsh. | | Similar Products Used: | MAVIC X138, RIGIDA | | Bike Setup: | Titanium Red frame, XTR groupset, Manitou Spyder R forks | | Bottom Line: | They are excellent for Xc racing, although are no good for jumps or downhill. If you are only bothered about performance and you're rich (I'm not, I got them second hand) then go for it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DeReK NoSpInS
a Weekend Warrior
from Brooklyn N.Y.
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything Good | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | The only thing that these wheels have strengths in is definately breaking, and looks. | | Weaknesses: | First day I had them I jumped a curb coming home from the bike store after they were put on and bent them. The reason no one can get thru to them is because they are out of business for good. | | Similar Products Used: | Spinergy,Mavic wheels | | Bike Setup: | 1997 Gary Fisher x0-RockShox Indy SL,rear Deluxe coil. | | Bottom Line: | If you buy these rims or are thinking to buy them then there is something wrong with you or you just won the lottery!
Stick with Spinergys if you want looks and performance. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lee McCune
a Weekend Warrior
from Tavernier
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Havn't found the favorite yet | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Looks | | Weaknesses: | Can't be trued.. But they haven't gotten worse. The hubs keep getting loose. After every ride I have to tighten the hub back on the wheel. The wheel is noisey and creek non stop. The pop rivits that hold the wheel on to the center thermoplastic keep breaking and falling off. And the worst of all the customer service is non-existant. I've tried calling them for over 6 months and even talked to the closeset dealer and they can't help me with my problems.. | | Similar Products Used: | SUN Rims / Matix Swami's / Mavic 517 / mavic 217 | | Bike Setup: | Super V 400 with full XTR | | Bottom Line: | I have never been so disappointed with a product in my life. And the total lack of customer service is apauling.. I would suggest NEVER buying any products from SPIN!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chaz
a Racer
from Green Bay WI
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | hubs, weight, style | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bike Setup: | Specialized hardrock A1 comp. FS | | Bottom Line: | these wheeles are awsome the hubs make u feel as if ur floatining across the trails un till u hit a bump. these things work and work great | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richie
a Weekend Warrior
from Bronx, New York
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Looks and thats about it! | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, and the bounce like crazy on pavement. Thought it was in my head but after reading the other reviews I knew it wasn't me. They were not true coming from Performance. | | Bike Setup: | F700 Cannondale | | Bottom Line: | Thought about getting a different pair of SPINS but after reading the other reviews, I think that looks will have to take a back seat to performance and comfort. That bouncing got on my nerves. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Big Gorge
a Racer
from Anchorage, AK U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | any | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | They have the cool factor thats for sure, there really flashy and get attention while doing those one handed wheelies up the street. | | Weaknesses: | EVERYTHING!!!!
Customer support also sucks too. I tried to get a hold of them for three weeks with e-mails and phone calls but there message box for phone calls was always "full" and told me to call back finally I just reported there arses to the Better Bussiness Bureau. | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing sucks as much as SPIN wheels!!! | | Bike Setup: | K2 Zed X with XTR, RACEFACE, and now BONTRAGER race wheels! | | Bottom Line: | These are the worst thing I have ever bought. I dont know what the hell I was thinking when I spent all that hard earned dough on these wheels. There customer support sucks more than there wheels do and I encourage everyone and anyone to seek alternatives to this wheelset at any and all cost. If I could give negative chilis for these wheels they would deffinetly get them. Like I said above the only thing these TERDS of a wheelset have going for them is the fact that they look pretty cool. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zeus
a Weekend Warrior
from Mt. Olympus, NY
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Looks | | Weaknesses: | Everything | | Similar Products Used: | Custom Wheelsets | | Bike Setup: | Trek Y-Glide Deluxe, X-Vert R, Full XT, Hayes Disc | | Bottom Line: | They are crap. First time donwhill i ruined the rear rim. they are poor quality and overpriced and only for people who want their bike to look good. They are also too heavy and structurally inert. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed KOUIJZER
a Weekend Warrior
from GASQUES
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | They hold me. 240 lbs.
looks | | Weaknesses: | no so far | | Similar Products Used: | Spoke things | | Bike Setup: | m2 maruga SPIN XT | | Bottom Line: | I have tried several spoked wheels that broke every time even the MAVIC CD 521 that bent.
these spins are great for me, finally riding without any worry's. And for the extra weight, if you weigh over 200 pound's WHO GIVES A ......! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al Gidden
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Stiffness and looks are premium | | Weaknesses: | Company is gone and will not help customers | | Similar Products Used: | n/a | | Bike Setup: | K2 3000 with a ton of cool goo | | Bottom Line: | DO NOT BUY ANY SPIN PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE NEW EON's.
Purchased the wheels in March.
Both wheels were not true. In fact the rear is off by almost 1/2 inch.
Place I bought them from would only take a return within 30 days. (nothing to exchange with)
Cannot reach SPIN to get them fixed or anything.
Spin does not answer the phone, answer its mail, or respond to any email. They are being served with court papers next week.
I am stuck with $400 in wheels I cannot use and the manufacturer will not fix.
DO NOT BUY ANY SPIN PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE NEW EON's.
| | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
zippy
a Downhiller
from Pornland, Oregon
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | looks | | Weaknesses: | everything else | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 98 fsr comp, race face next lp's and taperlock BB, 636's,
answer alumilite bar, oury grips, xtr shifters and xt front
derailleur
soon to have a bullit - YES! | | Bottom Line: | Both front and rear were out of true out of the box and the front would cause a pogo effect. I returned them and pricepoint didn't even offer a replacement - just a full refund.
Is it any wonder these are no longer made?
Buy these if your only concern is how your bike looks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Vince g.
a Weekend Warrior
from Oak Creek
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | The COOL looks and the "supposed" lateral stiffnes. | | Weaknesses: | The spokes are like glass!!!!!!!!!!!! And they are not worth the 200-500 they sell for! | | Similar Products Used: | Spinergy spox m2 | | Bottom Line: | practicaly everything. The wheel was true but i went down some singletrack and the rear wheel's spoke actually cracked! I'm not lying! I took it back to the spin HQ. and got a new one and have broken one more, on the front. I gave up at that point. I went to the hard anodized mavic 121(hand laced) No problems since.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY BUYING THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE COOL LOOKING, YEAH THEY ARE BUT NOT WHEN A SPOKE SNAPS!!!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob Byrns
a Cross Country Rider
from Atkins, Arkansas
Date Reviewed: May 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Moccasin Gap | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Never have to true.
No spokes to break.
They feel good. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy.
Hop on pavement.
Not true from factory. (but they dont get worse) | | Similar Products Used: | Many different spoked wheels.
| | Bike Setup: | Hardtail. | | Bottom Line: | I'm 200 pounds and am not a very finnese rider. Lets just say I make my own line, over anything!
In the last 1 1/2 years since I started riding I have destroyed several wheelsets. I am just to rough on them I guess.
Then, enter the Spins!
They aren't worth a darn on pavement since there is a flat spot between the spokes. Which causes a hop. This hop is not noticeable on the dirt though.
Also, the wheels are slightly out of true and have been that way since day one. But they dont seem to get any worse.
If these things keep performing as they have I am sure they are all I will run.
I got mine for $349. That is high, but I think they will pay for themselves after awhile in cut maintenence cost.
Overall Im very happy with them.
Another plus, I think they give my Rigor Mootis a really wicked look. That never hurts either!
Try em' | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Runyon
a Cross Country Rider
from Lawrenceville,NJ,USA
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | anything dirt | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Looks; Strength, Durability | | Weaknesses: | Weight | | Similar Products Used: | several spoked wheel combinations | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher XO with custom setup | | Bottom Line: | These wheels not only look great, but they perform great! I ride almost everyday at least 10 miles all singletrack, and these wheels take a lickin' and keep tickin'! With full suspension, I can't feel any stiffness from the wheels and I also get plenty of compliments on my ride. I am pa pretty abusive all weather rider and so far these wheels have held up great. They are heavy, but then again I am not too weight concious. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ronaldo Dalisay
a Cross Country Rider
from Dededo, Guam
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Tumon | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Looks | | Weaknesses: | Price, Heavy wheels, and can't be trued! | | Bike Setup: | Giant 2000 Warp DS-3 | | Bottom Line: | Although the wheels look great, that doesn't make up for the expensive price and the fact that it can't be trued. The wheels I have bounced terribly and my friend kept cracking up whenever I bounced, especially downhill road. You would figure for the $500 price tag the wheels would perform exceptionally well. The spins aren't worth the price and the looks does not make up for the poor riding quality! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron
a Racer
from Scottsdale, AZ
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Honda Valley, Hesperia, CA | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | they last forever | | Weaknesses: | there aren't any | | Similar Products Used: | all spoke wheels | | Bike Setup: | which one....I change these wheels to all 4 of my mtn bikes when depending on which bike i choose to ride. | | Bottom Line: | You want the last wheel you will ever buy...then buy a set of spin wheels!!! I am buying another pair but only because I am getting them with disc brakes for my new bike. Cost to maintenance ratio makes them almost free. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil Bowman
a Cross Country Rider
from York, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Whitetail Ski Area | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Radial stiffness | | Weaknesses: | Lateral stiffness, weight, fragility | | Similar Products Used: | Hand built wheels - White industries, and Shimano | | Bike Setup: | GT STS Dual Sport, Full XT, Marzocchi Jr. T
| | Bottom Line: | In all fairness, you must know that I weigh 215#. I bought this bike in October of 1999. It was a leftover, so I got a great deal. Spins came on it, and the dealer offered me spoked wheels instead. After testing both, I liked the feel of the Spins, so I took them. (the looks didn't hurt either!) I am a snowboard instructor, so after October, I really did not ride much. In October, I only rode 10 - one or two hour cross country rides. I also went to the ski resort for a day. I cleaned my bike up and put it in the basement for the winter. Fast forward to last week. My wife and I went for a ride in Chickies Rock County Park, in Lancaster, PA. (Great trail!) The next day we were heading out again, but when I put my bike on the car, I noticed that the rear Spin had a crack straight through it. Now you do the math, eleven rides! No big deal though, they would probably warranty it. No- The machine is broke and it will be at least three months until they can produce again. Not only that, but I am told that I will probably have to pay half of the replacement cost. I am still waiting to hear the final decision of the company, but if that is true, they can keep their lame wheels. I now have to buy a new wheel regardless of whether or not they warranty my old one. I would not give them any chilis.
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Submitted by
Mark Ratke
a Downhiller
from Wiltshire, England
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Looks, strength, easy to clean, compared to every other wheel i've used they seem light, look damm fine, did i mention they look good? | | Weaknesses: | Nothing so far other than the stick im getting from my so called mates for having them. | | Similar Products Used: | Spoked things | | Bike Setup: | GT STS 1000 DS, Judy DH (soon to be Junior T's or White Bros UD150's), XTR, Spins, Many parts by Kore Titanium, Lovely Bike. | | Bottom Line: | They'll snap when you do a drop or a jump say's my friend over there, £650 on a pair of wheels scuff's my mate who's just came out of the shop with his third set in as many weeks. Enough Said!!!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Crazy Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Flagstaff,Az
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | All of Arizona | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Bulletproof.Look great.Like the Shimano 7-speed thumbshifters used on all of my bikes(5),retro can be better than the "flavor of the month"(Where are Spinegy X-rox wheelsets sold these days?NOWHERE!!) | | Weaknesses: | NONE.They take a lickin' and keep on tickin'.. | | Similar Products Used: | too many spoked wheelsets. | | Bike Setup: | '93 Cdale DV700,'94 Iron horse "tango" tandem,'97 Proflex Beast,'99 Cdale SV500 | | Bottom Line: | I bought the Tri-Spoke wheelset in April '96.I have used them on my '95 Cdale, then on my '97 Proflex, and now they are on my '99 Cdale.In 4 years of use they have given me NO problems on Arizona's wild and crazy trails (mostly in Flagstaff and Sedona (can you say HEAVEN???). I average about 300 miles per month(year-round)and one item that I never have to worry about is my Spin wheelset.They may be a little heavy compared to the lightweight racing wheelsets but for the long haul they can not be beat. after 2 years of use I sent them back to Spin for rim replacement just on"general principles" and for the $$$ I also got new bearings all around and a new rear freehub. I have had a the new EON wheelset on order since Oct '99 and they are finally due to be shipped to me in may 2000. The wait sucks but the possible trade-off might be an inferior product put out too early just to meet demand.The Eon weight of 1,600 grams as opposed to the 2,200 gram weight of the Tri-Spokes will be an interesting ride comparisom.The Eon's will go on the '99Cdale and I will put the Tri-spokes back on the '97 Proflex.I will post a review on the Eons after having ridden on them for a few months.SPIN ROCKS!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Leslie Brown
a Cross-Country Rider
from Sydney NSW AUSTRALIA
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
-Awesome looking, these wheels really get noticed.
-Very Strong | | Weaknesses: |
-Ceramic coating is just starting to chip a bit near where the aluminium rim joins with itself (OK, so only 1 millimetre has chipped off!)
-A tad heavy, I think | | Bike Setup: |
GT hardtail, judy XC | | Bottom Line: | This is a hassle-free wheelset.
They can take a beating. I've taken them through the rough stuff, even through mud puddles deep enough to submerge the hubs, and they're still working fine. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross-Country Rider
from Chattanooga,TN
Date Reviewed: December 29, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
several | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Excellent performance.
Durable. | | Weaknesses: |
None so far. Some people that have reviewed this stuff saying it sucks. It's called maintence for your bike. I suggest spending 10 dollars on the book called Owners Manual for Mountain Bikers. | | Similar Products Used: |
Mavic. | | Bike Setup: |
Fisher Jousha seris.
rock shox sid. | | Bottom Line: | Excellent little heavy but no downfall on rating | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Dudka
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago, IL
Date Reviewed: December 17, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
any and all | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Super strong, stay true, great looks | | Weaknesses: |
a tad heavy, and a bit expensive, almost $300 rear only | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
FSR comp/ manitou sx-r pro | | Bottom Line: | I bought the wheel (rear only) because I've completely demolished any other rear I've bought. I broke the original on the FSR only days after I bought it. Since I've purchased the Spin wheel, I've taken jumps of over 5 feet onto concrete, and more, and nothing bothers the thing. Has taken all I've given out and more. I don't have to worry about the wheel coming out of true, and it has definitely been worth the cost factor, when considering the amount of wheels I've gone through. I get people asking me about the wheel all the time, and as soon as my front wheel goes kaput, I might invest in the front one too. But if anything, at least get the rear one, it's well worth it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd
a Racer
from Colchester CT
Date Reviewed: December 1, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
PlAyGrOuNd | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
no maintainance combined with log crushing strength all in a package pretty enough to make grandma swoon | | Weaknesses: |
grandmas knees
ceramic non-stickus
they need a diet | | Similar Products Used: |
none - so I'm an ideal person to review these | | Bike Setup: |
Merlin Mountain - Noleen Elite | | Bottom Line: | despite the fact that my ceramic is chipping off I have to say these wheels kick ass! They have never failed me, never come out of true, never gone out of style,& never come home with the clap. I have been cutting out the fatty foods I was previously feeding them in an attempt to fit them back into their swimsuit but it's not helping. Anyone know their skinny cousin Eon? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
A rider
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder, Colorado
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Switzerland | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Strong...Very strong
Survived me(245lbs) | | Weaknesses: |
Weight...but i shouldnt be talking im heavy too | | Similar Products Used: |
Cane Creek, A bunch of weak crap | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale Raven 400 lefty with disks and Schimano XTR | | Bottom Line: | I ride a lot on some really rough trails and Spin wheels are the best stuff on the market. And kids..don't do drugs! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert Koch
a Racer
from San Luis Obispo
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
anything in Mammoth | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
very strong and tough radially complient | | Weaknesses: |
much too heavy--nearly a half pound too heavy per wheel | | Similar Products Used: |
spoked wheels | | Bike Setup: |
mountain cycle moho sts with manitou sx ti | | Bottom Line: | These wheels are great training wheels, put them on and never worry about them again--no truing, and with sealed bearings, no tinkering of any kind. I've been riding mine for over five years without any headaches and have even slammed head on into a car at 25mph without damaging the front wheel at all. The certainly do not stay perfectly true, but they do stay reasonably and functionally true (and that's good enough). Also, the complient ride is nice without noticable lateral flexing--at least not the way I ride. However, they are way too heavy to race. So beat them up during training rides and switch to light wheels on race day. Also, the ceramic braking surface isn't worth the extra money. It is tough to get conventional brake pads to work without squeeking (need to buy the ceramic sqecific pads). So, I recommend sticking to the normal braking surface. That's all. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brent
a Cross-Country Rider
from Minneapolis, MN
Date Reviewed: October 17, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
None | | Weaknesses: |
Spin's warranty sucks and expect you to pay the cost for replacement of the rim | | Bike Setup: |
XCR 4000 with Ti BB, XT front and rear derailers | | Bottom Line: | A fairly strong rim but after about four month of use on a very small tree stump (6 dia max) I managed to crack the composite portion of the rim. Spin said was user's fault and not a product defect. I bought the rims with the understanding that they replaced everything except for the rim face and they would stand up to almost anything. I'll buy spoked rims from now on which are lighter and handel better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
McDowell Mts. | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
look cool
strong..so far
great feel on bike | | Weaknesses: |
go out of true
kind of expensive | | Similar Products Used: |
mavic wire spoked-need-to-true-every-ride-stuff | | Bike Setup: |
'99 GT XCR 3000 (i-drive is sweet)with judy race-still trying to get it on 100mm setting (the dorks at the shop cant get it i think i'll go to a new one) | | Bottom Line: | spin says they'll stay true to 2 hundredths of an inch. THAT IS THE BIGGEST LOAD OF CRAP I'VE EVER HEARD AND I WEIGH 120 AND DONT DO ANYTHING CRAZY. after 1 ride they were a good 2 tenths inch out of true in places. maybe they are just settling in i dont know. my previous mavic 121's were better about staying in true. other than that i think theyre good wheels. they look great,feel good on the bike, and accelerate well.3 chiles | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pee
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland
Date Reviewed: September 27, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Blairbuie | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Strength! | | Weaknesses: |
Weight | | Similar Products Used: |
About 20 different Hub/Rim combos | | Bike Setup: |
Mountain Cycle San Andreas Frameset, ZZYZX DH Forks | | Bottom Line: | Bought these cos I keep destroying spoked wheelsets - got fed up truing wheels. So far these have taken some serious abuse which I'm sure would have damaged conventional wheels and have came through just fine. Only problem is aditional weight but then for any MTB components that usually is a side effect of strength. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
marko
a Weekend Warrior
from pa
Date Reviewed: September 25, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
tough, rim replacable sevice department, sent wheel back for rim replacment and they also replaced bearings for free | | Weaknesses: |
heavy,califoria is far away for quick turn around of wheel | | Similar Products Used: |
nuke proof, xtr,xt | | Bike Setup: |
98 raven custom | | Bottom Line: | Great product, can't use semi slicks they have no pinch flat protection, one smack of the curb and you have to send wheel back and thats two weeks with out riding for me but you can drop them off the side of a montain , get them hit bye a car and they stay true | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Mudd Reylek
a Cross-Country Rider
from Vista, California
Date Reviewed: August 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Noble Canyon, San Diego County | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
No Trueing to worry about. The Cool Factor. Service, warranty. Responsive to hammering. | | Weaknesses: |
Weight, (but use lighter tires to compensate). | | Similar Products Used: |
None | | Bike Setup: |
'96 yellow Cannondale CAAD3, 24-speed XT components, Manitou Mach 5 shock with Speedsprings. | | Bottom Line: | Fast and responsive to acceleration! These wheels truly have the Cool Factor eye catching look. I'm fortunate to have the factory; Innovations in Composites located in my hometown. Jon in Marketing took care of my warranty problems in a timely, professional manner. If you are concerned about the weight, try lighter tires, (I use IRC Mythos, front and rear). Looks like the new Eon wheelset will shave 500 grams off the total weight. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sporty Rob
a Cross-Country Rider
from Chicago, IL
Date Reviewed: August 12, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
DesPlaines River Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Looks | | Weaknesses: |
State of true | | Bike Setup: |
Specialized Rockhopper upgraded w/ XT componentry (LX brakes), Rock Shox front end, and Michelin Wildgripper Sprint S tires. | | Bottom Line: | On my first ride after mounting these, I noticed a strong pogo effect from the bike while riding on pavement. After re-seating the tire beads twice, I put them in my truing stand, where I found that they were Big Time out of true radially. The rear seemed as if it had been drilled off center, while the front seemed to be out of round. My LBS took them back and got me another set. This time they went onto the truing stand first, where I found this set to also be out on a radial plane. In comparison, the cheap wheels off of an M20 Raliegh (Weinmann 519s) were in much better shape. I would have to say only one chili at this price. You would think that a product listing for five bills a set would have closer tolerences than these. Oh well, I'm going to stick with spokes for now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ted
a Cross-Country Rider
from Miami,Fl
Date Reviewed: August 7, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
O'leta State Park | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Spin so sweet. Looks...obviously...
stay true!
Customer service!! | | Weaknesses: |
Mine are just a bit too heavy but thats cause I'm too lazy to buy an XT cassette | | Bike Setup: |
SPECIALIZED FSR WITH JUDY XC | | Bottom Line: | Yeah yeah yeah...For all you doubters...DOUBT THIS!! I've had mine now for 3 months so I am about ready to give my bull crapping friends a reality check...IF YOU JUMP OFF BUILDINGS ANY WHEEL WILL BREAK MORONS!! These are the best wheels on the planet. Matter of fact I don't even use em on the trail. Why even mess with beauty...let the mavics take the beating and treat royalty like it should be treated KING OF THE ROAD If they squeak the dudes in Cali fix em...what the hell else do these idiots want? Go play with your alloy...I'll stick with these guys...they do things right...Can't wait to get the new and improved extra light spins coming soon to a theater near you...
Have fun with your truing stands ya little flamers!!! 5 flaming burning DILDOS all the way!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nick
a Cross-Country Rider
from chesapeake, va
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
looks | | Weaknesses: |
weight, true | | Bike Setup: |
c'dale raven 2000
head shock fatty sl
alps 5r | | Bottom Line: | these looked really cool on the bike. i got them based on the reviews in here and the fact that they were on sale at performance. first thing i noticed after installing them was that the bike bounced, and the steering was noticeably stiffer. took them to my lbs & discovered they were both not true and the rear-end bearing was bad. so, sending them back & will continue looking. perhaps some aerospokes.....5 for looks, 2 for utility call it a 3 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spieldawg
a Downhiller
from Vacaville CA
Date Reviewed: August 4, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Downieville Downhill, Rockville Park, Salmon Falls | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Strong.. actually bulletproof. Light.. | | Weaknesses: |
initial rolling resistance. as with any mags... | | Similar Products Used: |
mavic... | | Bike Setup: |
used on my 97 GT Avalanche, and my 98 GT LTS-1000... Marzzochi Z-1 Bam.. Long Travel | | Bottom Line: | I have been riding these wheels for 2 and a half years now, and they are still as true as the day I bought them, they are stong, durable, light weight and they can withstand the hard crashes... I wrecked in san francisco, fell about 10 ft.. and landed on my front rim.. lets just say it survived better than i did.. I never have seen wheels this strong and True. they are well worth the money. Probably the best upgrade I ever made. KEEP up the good work SPIN | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JiM
a Weekend Warrior
from NJ
Date Reviewed: July 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Any No Horse Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Everything | | Weaknesses: |
Tire Changes | | Similar Products Used: |
Weinman
Mavic
Bontrager | | Bike Setup: |
Giant Y Bike.
Triple Crown Fork.
XT Brakeset
XT Derailleur
XT Cassette
LX Shifters | | Bottom Line: | Very nice wheelset. My other review is half dozen down the page. The only problem with these is tire chnages. Of the other 3 wheelsets I've used, these are the hardest for tire changes. I've found some tires that are better than other. TIOGA PHYSCHO EDGE are great and WTB VELOCIRAPTOR and PYRANNORAPTOR are good also. CONTINENTAL TRACTION PRO STEEL BEAD are the hardest to install. Besides the tire changing, that is the only bad thing about the wheels.
.Ride to Live : Live to Ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nick
a Cross-Country Rider
from Chesapeake, VA
Date Reviewed: July 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Gauley Mountain | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
looks | | Weaknesses: |
both wheels arrived out of true, the rear massively so, & the rear hub was mangled. i'm sending them back & looking at some aerospokes | | Bike Setup: |
raven 2k | | Bottom Line: | they really looked cool, but the rear was so far out of true, that the bike actually bounced. not overly impressive for $500. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kelvin
a Cross-Country Rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: July 19, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Pulau Ubin | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
basically nice to look only | | Weaknesses: |
bearing always give problem, easy to crack, expensive but not good. after a month or so gives hell lot of problem.
when cycling always vibrate. | | Similar Products Used: |
spinergy spox and mavic crossmax | | Bike Setup: |
cannodale super v 3000 active | | Bottom Line: | Don't ever buy it the money throw into the river also better than buying this rim. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kyle bainter
a Cross-Country Rider
from elkhart IN
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Dr. Lawless Park | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
strong, sweet lookin | | Weaknesses: |
i just bent my front rim i will send it back to the company in the fall. i hope they will back their product up | | Similar Products Used: |
mavic's | | Bike Setup: |
Gt, Judy SL | | Bottom Line: | Worth the money | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ted
a Cross-Country Rider
from miami fl
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Oleta State Park | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Everything.Looks!!!Customer Service!! Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Fast. Not Heavy.GOOD HUBS!! | | Weaknesses: |
One thing...they do seem a little bouncy at times..but its very very slight...does anyone else have this problem? | | Similar Products Used: |
Spoke wheels...how boring!! | | Bike Setup: |
Specialized Hardrock with JettC and now and FSR COMP with Judy in the front and back. | | Bottom Line: | Bottom Line--Killer. Unless a hundred grams here or there is going to cost you the Tour de France...then...what are you waiting for? If you put the damn things on a Huffy people are like WOW...where'd you get those? Try putting them on a Dualee FSR and its like driving a brand new lincoln continental. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A1...the general Manager was the coolest cat. He told me via e mail...we're here to help And most of the guys at Spin are racers and riders themselves...NO PROBLEMS WITH ENDORSING THESE CATS. I would have put 10 flaming peppers, but 5 was the most they let you put up!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Miller
a Racer
from Richmond, VA
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
some unknown trail, Augusta, Georgia. super sweet! | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Really rigid, indestructible, funky looking, Great bearing sets. | | Weaknesses: |
Some added weight which I use to train with. (Like a batter swings with a weighted bat.) | | Similar Products Used: |
Spinergy SPOX. (oooers) | | Bike Setup: |
97 GT Team LTS/XTR
Judy SL | | Bottom Line: | Some added weight which returns an Indestructible wheel set. Great bearing set. Killer support from the manufacturer. (They sent me a set of replacement bearings when the original went belly-up.)
Sweet looking, attention getting. Chicks dig 'em.
Great for training or recreational riding. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Magnus Aasehaug
a Downhiller
from Oslo, Norway
Date Reviewed: June 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
All track's that are extreem | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
They are very stiff, so they are very good with disk-brakes. | | Weaknesses: |
I dident find any special weaknesses on this one's. | | Similar Products Used: |
spinnergy. | | Bike Setup: |
I used a Scott Octane FX-DH with boxxer front suspension and a rock-shox super de-luxe rear suspension, magura HAYES disk-brakes and full shimano XTR stuff. | | Bottom Line: | This wheels just rulez bigtime. If you need new wheels, and got lot's of cash, these are the wheels you have to buy!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
justin lee
a Downhiller
from sanramon ca
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
mammoth mt | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
look cool | | Weaknesses: |
waaaay to flemsy ,i have broke them 2 times allready and i hate spin because they will not warrenty either of my jacked up spin wheels,,, please try to help:) | | Similar Products Used: |
chris king hubs wheelsmith spokes & mavic sunset rims | | Bike Setup: |
judy xl tripple | | Bottom Line: | DO NOT BUY THEM THE S---!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
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