Speed Devil Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 My brother is interested in buying a new set of wheels for training and racing, and has a choice between the following: 1)Shimano WRH 7800 - R3700.002)American Classic 420 bladed - R4700.003)Mavic Ksyrium Elite - R3500.00 What would be the best option considering price, quality and performance?Speed Devil2008-07-11 03:36:23
Supersix EVO Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 The Shimano's. Had a set of those and they are very nice wheels
mbaymike Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Easton Circuit's might also be an option...amazing wheels.
pererace70 Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Have a look at Eastons too. Vista SL's - although I think they're called EA70's or EA50's now?
pererace70 Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 http://www.eastonbike.com/PRODUCTS/WHEELS/08/wheel_ea50_SL_%2708.html
racman Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 The Easton Vista SL's are excellent wheels and a bit below the budget you stipulated
pererace70 Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 I ride Vista SL's as well as Ascent II's and honestly, I find the Vistas perfectly capable...
racman Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 I also ride Vista SL's and am a heavy rider as well - excellent wheels !!!!
TitusTi Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Okay, you Easton guys, did any of you see Easton on that list?Didn't think so.
wisecrack Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Easton really make some nice wheels in the lower budget range. Had Easton Vista SL's for two years and absolutely no problems. I would however go with their new range the EA70's have the new R4 hubs I think and parts should be easier to get. wisecrack2008-07-11 03:53:46
pererace70 Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Okay' date=' you Easton guys, did any of you see Easton on that list?Didn't think so.[/quote'] Just improving the quality of this thread.... Ti, did you win Knysna, and if not, why?
Speed Devil Posted July 11, 2008 Author Posted July 11, 2008 Okay' date=' you Easton guys, did any of you see Easton on that list? Didn't think so.[/quote'] Well spotted TitusTi My brother weighs about 70kg so weight is not an issue. The wheels are available at his lbs and they evidently don't stock Easton. So his choices are limited to the above mention wheels, but thanks for the input. it is appreciated.Speed Devil2008-07-11 03:58:30
AndreZA Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Had Easton Vista SL's for two years and absolutely no problems. I would however go with their new range the EA70's have the new R4 hubs I think and parts should be easier to get. I would not trust any wheels whose hubs only costs R4.
racman Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Okay' date=' you Easton guys, did any of you see Easton on that list? Didn't think so.[/quote'] Hey man, it's Friday - you're only allowed to be cranky on Mondays !!!!
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