TBS Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 Is the Mavic R-Sys wheelset a good wheelset to purchase and why ?
carlo_sg Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/wheels/wheelsets/mavic-inc/PRD_408606_2490crx.aspx
Johan Bornman Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 Well, Mavic makes junk. Some examples. MA3 rimsKsyrium rims.Arses Wheels (recalled after catastrophic failures). It is a stupid design that ignores 150 years of wisdom packed into today's spoked wheel design and Mavic is now paying big money in recalling Arses wheels and replacing them with free Aksiums. When a new design like that comes along, you should always ask yourself this question: "What problem does it solve?" If the answer is vague or sounds like BS, it probably is BS. Stay away. Johan Bornman2009-01-24 11:21:35
JPW# Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I'll ride any Mavic wheel anytime , I trust the company , wonder how badly those "flopped" wheels really were, my guess is their still better than the ave Shimano wheels out there who's hubs only lasts you until the first small pot hole comes along.JPW#2009-01-24 11:26:05
Johan Bornman Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I'll ride any Mavic wheel anytime ' date=' I trust the company , wonder how badly those "flopped" wheels really were, my guess is their still better than the ave Shimano wheels out there who's hubs only lasts you until the first small pot hole comes along. [/quote'] Perhaps you'd like to explain how a hub fails from riding through a pothole? Those flopped wheels were very badly. Search here for pictures of people falling on their arses from riding Mavic Arses wheels. Search for posts on Ksyrium rims, search for problems relating to Shimano hubs. Tell us what you find. Don't be such a sucker for marketing hype. Make informed decisions.
Old school Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I have worked with many Mavic wheels before. All I can say is nice decals! S... wheels! Totally agree with Johan.
Mudsimus Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 My two cents' date=' Mavic doesn't make junk. [/quote'] Yes they do. From my own experience. 1 x Cracked Ksyrium sl rim.1 x Crossmax XL rear hub that gave problems from the start. 1 x Brand new Crossride...Cracked rear hub axle. A friend of mine is on his 3rd crossride wheelset. All the wheels cracked within a year.
GFishy Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Is the Mavic R-Sys wheelset a good wheelset to purchase and why ? Recall on these right... Should tell you something... Get some Tune hubs and ask Johan B to build you a wheelset
Christie Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 The recall is due to the tendency of the front wheel to collapse after breaking a spoke. Have been discussed here: https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=40277&KW=rsys RSYS also got the worst drag numbers from independant wind tunnel tests. There may be worse wheelsets, but not a lot. The worst in its price bracket, imo.Christie2009-01-26 12:37:24
Jon0 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 haha...is that y most people on the road ride syrium?????ive had them 3 years...perfect!! not a problem and a strong rim!!!
gyro Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 1xksyrium : cracked around spoke hole after 1 year replaced with1xksyrium sl: cracked in same place after 6months! been riding 105 wheels now for 3 years without any problems and still as true as the day i bought them.
gyro Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 1xksyrium : cracked around spoke hole after 1 year replaced with 1xksyrium sl: cracked in same place after 6months! been riding 105 wheels now for 3 years without any problems and still as true as the day i bought them. Only problem is they're blerrie heavy. But i'll take reliability over weight anyday.
Big JD Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 My 2c worth.... If you want the looks go for Mavic. If you want performance at a fair price go Easton (or get JB to build you a set!).
Mudsimus Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 If you want the looks go for Mavic. Right...you'll get some funny looks when you're lying flat on you face after you're wheel collapsed.
Red Zone Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 I think you need your head read if you ride carbon spokes
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