Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL

[Wannabe]

What is the general view of these wheels?

How durable are they?

Is spares (spokes, bearings, etc) readily available?

Which Shop (Pta or Gauteng area) do service/repairs to these wheels?

Can I get the Spoke tool/spanner for it separate?

Where can I get a "manual" for these wheels?

How expensive are parts for these wheels?

[MAESTRO's]

GOEDKOOP is DUURKOOP

[Wannabe]

Whyfor you say like such?

[EdoardoBianchi]

Nice solid wheelset. Supposedly light(ish). Some models are known to make knocking sound (see my other post).

Lot's of questions you have, young padowan. Google for answers, you must.

 

[Wannabe]

Tried the google route. Established that OVERSEAS with their nice smooth non pothole filled roads, the guys are happy with them, saying it is good climbing wheels, reliable, etc. BUT THIS IS SOUF EFRICA, here it is a different story!!!!

Dats y I wanna know all the other fings I asked about.

Ps. Got the wheels already.

[EdoardoBianchi]

...Ps. Got the wheels already.

 

You do? So, about that knocking sound, like, do you get it?

[Wannabe]

Dunno, havn't been out with them yet. DAMM RAIN THAT FALLS EVERYDAY AS SOON AS I KNOCK OFF WORK. Cant wait to do the first ride on them with my new (2nd hand) bike. Mebbe today will be the day (if so, will tell you if I too have a knocking sound (not just when I walk around nekkid) coming from my wheels.

[Wannabe]

EB, couldnt wait any longer, and even though it rained I went out for a ride. Sorry to report, NO KNOCKING SOUNDS from my rear wheel.

 

Quite chuffed with bike. Nice and responsive. Felt at home immediately(no, its not a FELT).

 

Thanks Page.

Wannabe2007-11-22 23:19:37

[EdoardoBianchi]

Glad you had a ride! Remember to post the pics on the members page...

Cheers

EB

 

[shaunh]

Have a look at the Fulcrum Racing Zero's

 

Excellent wheels and comes with tools etc and imho runs a lot smoother than the Ksyriums. And theyn lookl so bling in RED!!

[Wannabe]

Where's the guys using / used these wheels. I need to know more about them.

[bobby]

jy moet net verstaan dat dit ook mar net half en half raceing wiele is . ek het hulle al gediens en mens kan die onderdele kry,so maar ja ek dink dit is baie goeie wiele !!

[Mudsimus]

What is the general view of these wheels? - I like them.

 

How durable are they? - They are quite strong, however have seen a few rims that cracked, and the rear hub needs regular TLC.

 

Is spares (spokes, bearings, etc) readily available? - Yes, spokes are quite expensive though.

 

Which Shop (Pta or Gauteng area) do service/repairs to these wheels? - Any decent shop

 

Can I get the Spoke tool/spanner for it separate? - Yes, you are supposed to get one with the wheels.

 

Where can I get a "manual" for these wheels? - With new wheels you should get one, other wise on the net.

 

How expensive are parts for these wheels? - Very, spokes about R50 each.

[Wannabe]

Dankie bobby. Daai "half en half racing wiele" is 100% beter en ook omtrent 50% ligter as die wiele wat ek op die oomblik het. So, vir my is dit een groot stap vorentoe.

Is parte, ens redelik beskikbaar, en hoe duur is dit?

[Wannabe]

Mud Dee, you say TLC, expand pse. Will only use them to race, no training.

Wheels is on bike I bought, will have to ask previous owner if he has said items in his possession.

Wannabe2007-11-23 03:33:58

[Mudsimus]

There is a rubber/teflon/plastic seal in the hub wich tends to cause friction. This can cause your cassette to stay static when you freewheel, wich then causes chainsuck, or some awefull noise. I find that lubing this seal with a oil and grease mix works great.