Submitted by
Brandon
a Racer
from Richmond Date Reviewed: July 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
singletrack
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Strong. Light. Bombproof.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Shimano Deore
Bike Setup:
07 Stumpy, King ISO's, Mavic 819 disc, Fox shock and fork
Bottom Line:
I just got my ISO's laced up to a set of new Mavic 819 disc rims, and couldnt be happier. It was a huge upgrade from my old wheelset, dropping a few hundred grams. I've lusted over this wheelset for a few months, finally got it, and couldn't be happier. The hubs make the infamous sound, and they roll much easier than my old loose bearing hubs. The needle bearings make such a huge difference. I've heard of a "break-in" period where I'll experience chain sag and derailing when I backpedal, things settling (Maybe), but I experience nothing. The freehub was tight for a little bit, but after a few miles it was perfect. When upside down the wheels spin forever. Literally no drag.
And the engagement is amazing. Something like 4 tmies faster it seems than my old hubs. I've ridden on them twice, one time at a very brutal race, and they gave me no problems.
I traded some work for them, so I've got no idea how much they actually cost, but they're worth whatever they retail for.
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Overall Rating:
