easton vista vs. shimano r550
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vanjames posted 1 year ago.
I have the soloist team with the Shimanos - no problems, slightly oval so better aero than a box rim. Either would probably fine - I wouldn't fuss so much about them - see what they would give you on a trade to upgrade to some Kysirium or other wheelset. I should have done that when I had the chance. Either way you'll have a good set of wheels with room for upgrading later.
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UFTriGator posted 1 year ago.
They're both pretty bombproof training wheels. I've ridden them and Ksyriums and there's really not a significant difference until you get to the Ksyrium SLs or ESs. And those really aren't as suited for triathlons, anyway. If you think the Eastons look better, that's a good enough reason to get them of the 550s when choosing between the two.
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PJT posted 1 year ago.
I'm using the stock Eastons right now on my P2SL. I think they're great as training wheels. Very tough and strong.
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fpugsley posted 1 year ago.
My bike came with the Shimano 550's, and for me at least they were total junk. Popping proprietary spokes that a lot of bike shops did not seem to stock after only a couple hundred miles. I immediately got a set of Bontragers which have been great for 1000 miles needing no adjustments, and I now have Ksyrium SL's that I love as well. Bombproof till I hit the front wheel with my truck :(
Oh yeah... I weigh 215, so for a 150 pounder they might be ok. I sold them for 125 which is what the shops will give you for wholesale value... I would step up to some Ksyrium Elites or Equipes. But thats me.
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UFTriGator posted 1 year ago.
fpugsley;73446 wrote:
My bike came with the Shimano 550's, and for me at least they were total junk. Popping proprietary spokes that a lot of bike shops did not seem to stock after only a couple hundred miles. I immediately got a set of Bontragers which have been great for 1000 miles needing no adjustments, and I now have Ksyrium SL's that I love as well. Bombproof till I hit the front wheel with my truck :(Oh yeah... I weigh 215, so for a 150 pounder they might be ok. I sold them for 125 which is what the shops will give you for wholesale value... I would step up to some Ksyrium Elites or Equipes. But thats me.
I normally ride Equipes as my training wheels, but I've ridden vistas before, too, and would really call it more of a sidegrade than an upgrade. The SLs are definitely superior wheels (I ride tubular SLs for crits and RRs), but are a few hundred bucks more. I think that they're the best deal for Mavic wheels, though. They're almost exactly the same as the ES, but with a different hub. Having the extra weight at the hub is much less significant than having it at the rim, so it's not really worth an extra $300 unless you really want that red spoke (which is totally ok....it looks pretty cool!)
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runmargierun posted 1 year ago.
UFTriGator;73489 wrote:
I normally ride Equipes as my training wheels, but I've ridden vistas before, too, and would really call it more of a sidegrade than an upgrade. The SLs are definitely superior wheels (I ride tubular SLs for crits and RRs), but are a few hundred bucks more. I think that they're the best deal for Mavic wheels, though. They're almost exactly the same as the ES, but with a different hub. Having the extra weight at the hub is much less significant than having it at the rim, so it's not really worth an extra $300 unless you really want that red spoke (which is totally ok....it looks pretty cool!)
You seem to know a lot (more than me) about wheels - I have a 2003 Trek 2000 with stock 650c Bontrager (I think) Race lite wheels (ie heavy!). Had a few slide-falls off the bike, with a slightly bent handle bar, but nothing that stops me doing well in Olympic World tris. Here's the question: I was thinking of buying wheels for racing. Any suggestions for what I might buy? Not a lot of choice in 650c, so I was wondering whether I would be better off just buying a whole new reasonably-priced (max $2500) bike with 700c wheels. I'm only 120lb if that helps.
i have the option of getting a cervelo soloist team on either set of wheels. anyone have any suggestions? i think the eastons look better but that is all i got.
any info would be much appreciated.