racman Posted July 8, 2007 Share Anyone had any ggod or bad experience with these wheels. I can get a set new for R2700! At normal price of approx R5k they would not be on my shopping list but at this price .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Woman Posted July 9, 2007 Share Racman, I love mine and say go for it, they are great wheels!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted July 9, 2007 Share Still thinking about it. The only problem is that I would have to build up my BMC with DA instead of Chorus as found out now that the special is only with shimaNO hubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted July 9, 2007 Share Cherry was selling some American Classic wheels too. Perhaps you should send her a PM too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted July 9, 2007 Share I looked at Roadbikereview.com and it doesn't seem like anyone has any good things to say about them - mainly problems with the rear hub and constantly going out of "true" by the sounds of things. Anyone here have any issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORCA Posted July 9, 2007 Share It?s an excellent wheel set, trust me.But said that it?s not wheels you can mishandle ? look after them end they will look after you.And you can replace your freebody on the hub to fit campy, but it?s gonna cost you $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Woman Posted July 9, 2007 Share I've had mine for three years and so far haven't had a single problem with them. As Orca says, as long as you look after them, they are great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted July 9, 2007 Share Orca - what do you mean by "mishandle". I weigh about 90kg - would that be too heavy for these wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORCA Posted July 9, 2007 Share Sitting at 90kg?s, all I can say is ?STAY AWAY?<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Rather look at AMC? Hurricane range The Hurricane wheelset is a high-performance clincher wheel for the large and powerful road rider. A good choice for racing, training, or cyclocross. Hurricane wheels create a balance between strength, weight, responsiveness, and durability. Rims: aluminum Hurricane ERD: 700c 594 Rim Depth: 24mmHub Front: MTB 105Drilling Front: 32 hole Lacing Front: 3 cross Bearings Front: 6803 C3 sealed stainless steel Hub Rear: RD 205 Shimano or CampagnoloDrilling Rear: 32 hole Lacing Rear: 3 cross Bearings Rear: 6803 C3 sealed stainless steel Spokes: AC 14/15 gauge Quick Release : cro-moly Spacing: 130mmColor: blackWeight: starting at 1480 grams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted July 9, 2007 Share I got a set...at first I broke atleats 1 spoke everytime I rode it. Later on I discovered that there were a manufacturing defect on the hub. The importers replaced it and since then I had no problems. Its a awesome racing wheelset, very light but still stiff enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted July 9, 2007 Share I've got the CR350's. I assume the build quality etc would be similar to that of the CR420's. My freehub went whilst climbing a steep hill. My local bike shop couldn't fix them and had to send them to Cape Town. Cost me R612.00. Shortly after, the free hub locked (wouldn't free wheel), luckily my LBS could fix this one. Another LBS in town told me that these wheels often break. As I said, mine are the 350's, so maybe the 420's don't have the same problems/reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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