mavic vs easton vs american classics...

[nazmo]

Hi all

 

Im currently rolling on a very basic set of mavic cpx22, weighs in at a featherweigt 2.2kg excl tires.

 

im looking at upgrading, weight and aero being factors.

 

i weigh 67kgs and do 4000kms pa atm.

 

options are:

Easton EA 90, American classic sprint, cosmic elite S alu.

 

any tips or advice? another option could be used, there is a set of 1.2 kg token carbon tubbies for R6k on the hub as well.

 

thx

[Cippo]

The American's are gonna be your best bang for buck. What is your budget?

[Breezer]

If the Eastons are not the SLX, then go for the American Classics. Those cosmics are heavy. I have American Classic sprint and I must say I am very happy. They climb lovely.

[nazmo]

my budget can vary, but R6k is ideal. the classics i can get for under 6.

 

i heard the eastons are known to have spoke issues, though i dont know if this is improved in the 2014 model.

[Rifi]

You wont go wrong with the AM's... i had a set of Aero 420's and they were awesome... climbing, sprinting... good all rounder

[Paulst12]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/easton-ea90-rt-wheelset-dura-ace-freehub-2013/rp-prod119824

 

R12100 set of wheels discounted to R4900

[nazmo]

Hi All, thanks for all the response, Though I managed to get a really great deal on a set of SLX, so much so I increased my budget. They look too cool to ignore, here are some pics

 

 

[Reg Lizard]

If the Eastons are not the SLX, then go for the American Classics. Those cosmics are heavy. I have American Classic sprint and I must say I am very happy. They climb lovely.

 

Jip they are heavy, but boy they roll so leka

 

Then again if you are a heavy rider like I am, avoid Mavics Had 2 sets of SL's crack and on my second Cosmic rear wheel

[Mavro]

In the past I have had Mavic's and Eastons. Both great wheels, but I did find the Mavics on the heavier side. I preferred riding the Eastons until I discovered Fulcrums.

 

I find the Fulcrums to be a good all rounder wheel.

[nazmo]

Just out of interest, I weighed my old Mavic CXP 22's on a precision scale as well as the eastons, looking at about an 800gsm weight saving for the pair, though the difference just holding them is quite crazy!