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CCVIRAGO
a Cross Country Rider
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaDate Reviewed: September 8, 2009
Strengths: I bought these wheels in 1998. In 11 years I have only broken one spoke nipple! I took it to my LBS and they gave me a similar nipple which I had to file down a bit to fit. Now its September 2009 and these wheels are as true as they day I bought them, and they have never been apart or serviced. I abused them quite a bit in the first few years I had them, doing a lot of jumps and drop offs. Now I take care of them because I know I could not replace them or get them serviced. It's a shame because these are beautiful wheels. Just the attention they get from everyone was worth the price. They are flashy :)Weaknesses: They were expensive!Bottom Line: I really don't understand the people who claim these wheels are problematic. I think they must have seriously abused their wheels to have had such problems with them. If you're doing six foot drops like this one guy wrote, then what do you expect? If you pay huge money for anything, you have to take care of it.
Favorite Trail: Any hardpack
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Ridleys Cycle
Similar Products Used: Nothing compared to this.
Bike Setup: Giant CU92 hardtail, sid team fork, xtr v brakes, thompson seatpost/stem, Italia gel flight seat, xt hollowtech crankset, specialized team tires, original LX derailleurs
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Ed Ergun
a Weekend Warrior
from Belleriver, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: August 6, 2009
Strengths: Good Looking, long lasting.Weaknesses: Spare PartsBottom Line: I love them, but have broken one threaded screw in one of the spokes. I would love to purchase a new spoke or just the screw and head. Anyone that could help please let me know. ed_ergun@yahoo.ca
Favorite Trail: Pickney State Park
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Spinery On Line.
Bike Setup: GT Zaskar, Hard Tail.
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Wes Drake
a Cross Country Rider
from Sherman Oaks, CADate Reviewed: April 21, 2005
Strengths: Looks, Strength always straight.Weaknesses: Pricey, Is effected by heavy wind gusts.Bottom Line: These wheels helped me defeat hundreds of racers in CA, I was the only one who raced with them at the time, and to this day, 6 years later I ride with the same pair and they are strong and strait, exactly the way I bought them new in 1997. Over 6 years of racing I never had to touch them. How many wheels have you all went through in that time, I can't believe the negitive remarks on these wheels. Spinergy Rocks!!!!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Similar Products Used: Nothing is simular.
Bike Setup: Trek 8000, Carbon Judy Rockshock FSX, Continental Tires
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Barry
a Racer
from MADate Reviewed: July 12, 1999
Strengths:
Spinergy wil replaceBottom Line: anyone with problems with these disapointing wheels, you can go odwn to your local spinergy dealer, and they will be more than happy to trade them for a pair of spox. spinergy understands what they did wrong, and are willing to correct it with a much better wheelset
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
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bob fekeete
a Racer
from Cincinnati OHDate Reviewed: June 29, 1999
Strengths:
nothingWeaknesses:
everythingBottom Line: these wheels suck and a half, my friend and i where on our way to the trail(riding on road) and all of a sudden I heard a loud crack, and I looked back at my friend and saw him on the ground. it turns out the wheel calapsed, he needed raconstructive surgery on his jaw, and needed plastic surgery to cover up the scarring, dont, i beg you dont buy these wheels -200 flaming dead horses
Favorite Trail:
Tsali, the knob
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Similar Products Used:
Mustangs/speed racers(awsome combo)
Bike Setup:
Ibis bow ti
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BOB
a Weekend Warrior
from Oklahoma CityDate Reviewed: April 10, 1999
Strengths:
Heavy. (stability on descents), haven't needed to true them yet(I'm light), smooth ride.Weaknesses:
Heavy. (sucks on climbs), brakes catch on welds, made in Mexico(!?!?!?)Bottom Line: If you're a lightweight like me (124 lbs.) these wheels kick ass, but I live in fear of ever breaking them.(knock on wood):)
Favorite Trail:
city streets (Oklahoma sucks)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey Vantage Comp rims/Suntour hubs (lasted over 5 years)
Bike Setup:
Giant Cadex (carbon fiber), Amp fork
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TC
a Weekend Warrior
from Hawley, TXDate Reviewed: April 9, 1999
Strengths:
looks, truabilityWeaknesses:
frequent truing, heavyBottom Line: OK, I fell for the cool looking composite wheel syndrome. They are good looking, and they have'nt blown up or broke---but you'd better be knowledgeable enough mechanically to true them freqently or pay someone for it. I've also come to the conclusion that it just does'nt make sense to spend $500 on a set of wheels this heavy--you still have to pedal the bike up hills. Stay with an XTR/517 Mavic 895 gram rear wheel, and someone else's 675-730 gram front wheel--like Cane Creek or Mavic. The XTR/Mavic combo is the best for the money out there. The 6-blade Spinergy is not a bad wheel, but I've learned my lesson.
Favorite Trail:
Porcupine Rim, Moab
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
no composites, just XTR/Mavics(bulletproof)
Bike Setup:
Trek Y-33, Specialized FSR
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Dr. Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Oak Ridge, TNDate Reviewed: April 8, 1999
Strengths:
Remain true, aerodynamic, look bitchin'Weaknesses:
Broke when going 1/2 mph over rockBottom Line: Spin blows...buy something else...money better spent. Suggest spoked wheels by any other name. In the market for a strong set of wheels...E-me.
Favorite Trail:
Haw Ridge
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Spin
Bike Setup:
Pro-Flex 856, Gurvin Noleen
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Winston
a Cross-Country Rider
from Denver, CODate Reviewed: April 2, 1999
Strengths:
Sleek and strongWeaknesses:
Needs truing still, so just buy a regular wheelsetBottom Line: I owned these rims for a little over 2 months when I realized that the front rim was dished. It wasn't dramatic, but just enough to bother me. Of course I put on XT V-brakes at the same time, so I didn't realize they were off, since I set up the brakes for the wheels at the same time.I bought the tool to wrench on the wheels, and before I even came close to undisking the wheels, the damned truing bolt broke right off of the wheel. I took them back to the shop to have them repaired, and was told that they are no longer being made! I traded up for ceramic Spins and am much happier!
Favorite Trail:
Tsali
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
Spins
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HOBOY
a cross-country rider
from asfDate Reviewed: February 26, 1999
Bottom Line:
THis is the best set of wheels that i have ever used, NO problems what so ever, i reccomend everyone to buy these, these are sooo goood. These are so good, buy them everyone!
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Colin Esslemont
a weekend warrior
from Stonehaven, ScotlandDate Reviewed: February 25, 1999
Bottom Line:
SPINERGY WHEELS. We have been running a set of these on a hard tail for six months and after three had to replace the freehubbody. Found it hard to get spares even working in the bike trade. The wheel has finally given up with all the carbon splitting and the rim collapsed. One thing for them though no matter how many dings the rim got it stayed true. Tried to get a replacement for the wheel and Uk importer was not very helpfull. endedup being cheaper to buy the six spoke wheel rather than get a replacement as they have stopped making the wheels. So what happens when this one goes? I think i will try a pair of the new spoks on a full sus especially if they are disc compatable.
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Paul
a weekend warrior
from New EnglandDate Reviewed: February 22, 1999
Bottom Line:
Just the facts. Shortly after I purchased this wheelset (3-4 months) I had to replace the freehub body. Now 1 of the front spokes busted and a nipple snapped on the rear wheel. I also can not count the numerous times they have had to be tightened/trued. These wheels have cost me a small fortune in repairs alone. I had better luck with wheels that cost less than half of the price of these wheels. I am now in the process of calling Spinergy to see if they can help me in any way. I almost forgot to mention that the rear hub keeps losening up causing alot of play in the rear wheel after several times at the LBS to have that fixed too. Ill soon submit another review on Spinergy's customer service. I strongly believe you can save yourself a ton of headaches with a different wheelset.
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David
a cross-country rider
from EnglandDate Reviewed: January 24, 1999
Bottom Line:
Disappointing. Bought these because they looked cool in the first instance, seduced by the technical copy in the second. Initially they were good, a little heavy but so what, then DING, a bent rear rim. No problem send them back to the states for a new rim, a lot of money but hey,these are expensive wheels. I was a little put out when my dealer told me these were discontinued. Why? Have Spinergy contacted me to explain whats going on ? nope. My dealer has offered a refund against the damaged wheel but not the full wheelset. I now have a redundant front wheel and a bill for a new wheelset. What shall I choose? SPOX? No chance. Mavic Discmax gets the business
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Dylan
a racer
from Wausau, WIDate Reviewed: January 21, 1999
Bottom Line:
I am an employee at a bike shop so i did not have to pay very much for this wheel set. Even if i had to pay retail price i would have bought them. i think that they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. i have not had one problem with them since i got them four months ago. In the winter i downhill down the ski hill in town. even with the cold temperatures they still performed well for me. i don't really know what all of you people are talking about, unless i am just lucky and got the only pair out of the hole bunch that are perfect.
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Your Moms name here
a weekend warrior
from North DakotaDate Reviewed: January 15, 1999
Bottom Line:
These are the greatest wheels ever. I am going to buy mine today. They are the weakest piece of shits I have ever seen. My friend loves his so much that he does somthing all over them all night.
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