scuzzy Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Good morning all Does anybody have an opinion regarding Mavic Crossmax SLR vs Easton EA90 XC wheels? Would love to get some input Regards
MrJacques Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Not sure if those model of Mavics use the same freehub as the CrossRides, but I've had some issues with the freehub on mine (CrossRide). There is a bushing that wears out and causes a 'howling' noise when coasting. You just need to keep an eye on them and do regular maintenance (keep the insides clean and use special oil to keep it lubricated) to avoid that issue. Other than that I'm quite happy with my Mavics.
gfunk Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 The Mavics are lighter I believe... The weight difference is a couple grams between the Crossmax SLR's and the SL's. (26" size).So I would recommend the SL's as they are alot cheaper. On the other hand, EA90 XC's are super sexy...........
Kranswurm Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Good morning all Does anybody have an opinion regarding Mavic Crossmax SLR vs Easton EA90 XC wheels? Would love to get some input Regards My son rides Easton EA90 on his 29er and the run effortlessly.He did have a few spoke problems at the back.He weighs 78kg and is 6'5" I have Crossmax on my 26er FS and touch wood best wheels I have ever had.Strong!!I weigh 95kg
ThePubSA Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 SLR would be my choice... dont think ea90xc much better then the ea70,just abit of weight.
scuzzy Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 I must say, my head say the SLR's but I can get the Eastons for R1500 less.
DubbelBuys Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 I must say, my head say the SLR's but I can get the Eastons for R1500 less. What can you get eastons for? EA90EA70 as well? J
scuzzy Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 It's through ChainReaction, so you can have a look there, they have quite nice specials on the Eastons at the moment.
ThePubSA Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 What can you get eastons for? EA90EA70 as well? Jea70 were like R2500 @ crcea90 R4500 when the easton sale was on.Just pull the trigger on some HAVENS
ThePubSA Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 WOW sale still on ,..just get the havens http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/85170.jpg Easton Haven MTB Wheelset 2011 From 4151.78 ZAR
bikekid Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 My son rides Easton EA90 on his 29er and the run effortlessly.He did have a few spoke problems at the back.He weighs 78kg and is 6'5" I have Crossmax on my 26er FS and touch wood best wheels I have ever had.Strong!!I weigh 95kg Geez - he must quite a skinny oke to be that tall and weigh so little. I weigh 79kg and I'm 6'2". Now i feel overweight
scuzzy Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 Are the havens to heavier, I do mainly Cross Country?
ThePubSA Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Are the havens to heavier, I do mainly Cross Country?For the price difference over the ea90..get the H A V E N S..bargain & you might even be invited to V's secret society Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Are the havens to heavier, I do mainly Cross Country? not that much heavier at all. The V has built his PYGA Zero 29 up with them and the build is light. Fantastic wheels. Bombproof as well.
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