EASTON EA90 vs ZIPP 101

[jkfelix69]

I am currently wanting to upgrade my wheelset. I ride a Cervelo S1 with a set of Easton Circuit and want to upgrade to a more responsive set of wheels. I am situated in the Hout Bay area and so i ride Champmans Peak a lot, therefore wind is a factor to take into account. I generally ride at about 30km/h and am looking for a set of wheels to take me to the next level, although I know the work I put in is most important (not the equipment). My focus is the Half Iron Man event and hence aerodynamics is also important. I can buy a set of Easton EA90 Aero for R 6 500 or a set of Zipp 101 for R 8 800. I don't want to spend too much as I want to upgrade to a Trek Madone in the next 3 years so would rather spend the extra cash then. I also want a set of wheels that will be good for training and racing.

 

Any comments would be much appreciated.

[Raab]

Soz this is a bit off-topic but what are your thoughts and experience with the S1?

Looking into getting one myself.

 

Shot

[wisecrack]

If you buy Zipp 101's will it be clincher or tubular. You will definitly have less weght to drag up hill if you choose the Zipp 101 tubulars ,but if you will use them for training who will back you up when you puncture or burst a tire?(happened to me during the Argus and not fun)

 

The Zipp 101 clincher and the Easton EA90 Aero weigh more or less the same and the Eastons are the cheaper option for sure. I own a set EA90 Aero's and have no complaints except for I wish I used them rather than my Zipps during the Argus

[splat]

You cant base your choice on windy days on Chappies - you will be riding further than that when you do some proper training.

 

If you are focusing on Triathlon, get some proper aero wheels. (maybe some Black Spades for R9k - 50mm carbon clinchers)

Keep your current wheels for training and windy days.

[jkfelix69]

I am a huge fan of my S1. I was originally told that a carbon frame was the way forward but I chose the S1, I have never regretted my decision. I find it to be very responsive. I also find it to be quite light at 8.5 kg's. I would highly recommend it.

 

I would love to get a pair of carbons but I train a lot in windy conditions. I am looking for more of a training/racing wheel. Any thoughts?

[jkfelix69]

I have also added the SRAM S30 to my options...

[Tightfitt]

I am riding a set of Zipp101's and am loving them.

 

Please let me know where you getting them at the price quoted?

[jkfelix69]

I have now decide that my options are as follows:

 

1. Zipp 101

2. Fulcrum Zero

3. Easton AE90 Aero

 

Most have already commented on the first 2, any experience with the Fulcrum Zero's?

[Tightfitt]

who has quoted you on the zipp101's?

 

The price looks VERY good.

[jkfelix69]

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[Nish4]

I dont think you will enjoy the Trek after a S1.

Go for the EA90 SL wheels, one good pothole and you can kiss your carbon puppies goodbye.

Edited March 18, 2011 by Nish4

[foxlee]

I am really interested in this topic, since I recently changed my second bike from a no-name brand Chinese carbon to a Cervelo S1 frame.

I was disappointed at first, probably the extra weight and loss of comfort. Then however it seems to save your legs up for the second part of the ride which I thought quite interesting. The carbon would somehow go dead in the last part in a ride, where the S1 seems to make it easier to turn the last couple of slight uphills into the wind into enjoyable pain. It was as though the carbon strugglled to punch through the wind.

I have a 38 mm carbon Yishun set of wheels on at the moment which I use all the time, they seem to be solid.

I did try a set of Easton EA 90 SL's for a while , but am also disappointed in them.

Have never had them on the S1 though. I am wondering if the 38 mm carbons are the best thing on the S1 though.

Would like to know what everybody else thinks, I feel it is overrated , but like the way it looks and the way it makes you stronger if you use it as a training bike. Not sure if it will become my first choice bike though.

[Nish4]

I rode a S1 for two years before getting my R3. I would rate the S1 as one of the best Aluminium bikes made (but I am being biased !)

Mighty Spoke rides a S1 with a set of Zipps and he is a speed machine..

I have seen all too many broken carbon rims at races to be tempted to go for a set - and I am not in that class of the peloton.

Enjoy your Aluminium Cervelo while you have it , I have spoken to a few people that miss their bikes’ after "upgrading" to carbon frames..