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Keith B · 01-09-2007, 10:59 PM

I need some wheels for my new roadie and was going to go for either Easton Vista SL's ($300) or some Mavic Kyserium Elite ($500). The Easton's are actually lighter but I cant find any reviews of them.

Has anyone got any experience with these wheels or can recommend some road wheels? I dont want to spend more than $500.

Pain Freak · 01-10-2007, 05:53 AM

I've occasionally see some Kyserium SL's going for around 500 on the classifieds in RoadbikeReview.com, they usually get snatched up pretty quick though. The elites don't really get any complaints, but no glowing reviews either. I've only seen the Easton's a couple times. I heard they are a good deal for the money, but no first hand knowledge. Easton hasa proven track history, so I wouldn't be afraid of purchasing them.

MTBMaven · 01-10-2007, 08:30 PM

You should also check out the Reynolds Alta Race on Price Point or Blue Sky Cycles. The name is slightly different on each site but the wheel is the same. Great review on Road Bike Review and Bike Forum. They run for $230 down from $600. I got a pair an am happy with them so far, but what the hell do I know I'm new to road bikes. But seriously, the price is impossible to beat and they are pretty darn light.

If I had more money I would get the Mavic Kyserium SL. Every comment I read on forums is how durable they are, or bulletproof is more like it. I hope my Reynolds treat me well.

Neccros · 01-11-2007, 10:59 AM

Chucks Bikes has Easton Vista SL's for $200

Easton Vista SL Wheelset (wh034)

These are over stock from Felt... they ran these on one of their '05 or '06 bikes...

Pain Freak · 01-11-2007, 06:06 PM

Man, those are nice wheels for that price. I have a friend who paid over 100 dollars more for his. I'm looking for some Zipps

Neccros · 01-11-2007, 06:22 PM

I'm thinking of just building some new Open Pros until I loose more weight

Wrecker · 01-11-2007, 06:44 PM

I have Eastons, though a different wheel, and I love them. Of course, I haven't had issues with my road wheels yet--had Mavic Ksyriums stock on the Felt and they seemed just fine too.

By they way, anyone want a Felt bike (love my new fitted bike)

kevinator · 01-11-2007, 07:45 PM

I have a Ksyrium SSL CL's and Easton Ascent II's - and the Easton's roll just a nice as the Mavic's but weigh less. I've heard the bearings can go on the Easton's but that's from someone who rode them 10,000 miles per year - repeatedly. Had them since February and love em'. Check RoadBikeReview: cycling gear reviews, forums, and classifieds - I bought mine overstock from some East coast road team for $500. Good luck.

RidetheRAAM4 · 01-12-2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Man, those are nice wheels for that price. I have a friend who paid over 100 dollars more for his. I'm looking for some Zipps

I'm looking towards maybe getting a blackwell research wheel sometime in the future. 100mm deep, now that is DEEP! I don't know if I am going to get the front and then get a disc for the back or if I am going to get like 100mm deep in the back and then either like 100 or 60mm deep in the front. Right now its just a dream because im poor and just glad to have a bike

Keith B · 01-12-2007, 07:54 AM

Thanks for all the info guys - I had some DT Swiss recommended to me last night - they come in jsut over my $500 limit. Still havent decided

01-09-2007, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	Wheel recommendations I need some wheels for my new roadie and was going to go for either Easton Vista SL's ($300) or some Mavic Kyserium Elite ($500). The Easton's are actually lighter but I cant find any reviews of them. Has anyone got any experience with these wheels or can recommend some road wheels? I dont want to spend more than $500. __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

01-10-2007, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
MTBMaven Tom Brady Look A Like	You should also check out the Reynolds Alta Race on Price Point or Blue Sky Cycles. The name is slightly different on each site but the wheel is the same. Great review on Road Bike Review and Bike Forum. They run for $230 down from $600. I got a pair an am happy with them so far, but what the hell do I know I'm new to road bikes. But seriously, the price is impossible to beat and they are pretty darn light. If I had more money I would get the Mavic Kyserium SL. Every comment I read on forums is how durable they are, or bulletproof is more like it. I hope my Reynolds treat me well. __________________ You must be the change you wish to see in the world Mahatma Gandhi No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Episode V '07 Niner MCR9 - '07 Lemond Zürich - '89 Specialized Sirrus fixed/free

01-11-2007, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Neccros Technically Canadian	Chucks Bikes has Easton Vista SL's for $200 Easton Vista SL Wheelset (wh034) These are over stock from Felt... they ran these on one of their '05 or '06 bikes... __________________ Cant we all just ride along???

01-11-2007, 06:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Neccros Technically Canadian	I'm thinking of just building some new Open Pros until I loose more weight __________________ Cant we all just ride along???

01-11-2007, 06:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	I have Eastons, though a different wheel, and I love them. Of course, I haven't had issues with my road wheels yet--had Mavic Ksyriums stock on the Felt and they seemed just fine too. By they way, anyone want a Felt bike (love my new fitted bike) __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

01-10-2007, 05:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	I've occasionally see some Kyserium SL's going for around 500 on the classifieds in RoadbikeReview.com, they usually get snatched up pretty quick though. The elites don't really get any complaints, but no glowing reviews either. I've only seen the Easton's a couple times. I heard they are a good deal for the money, but no first hand knowledge. Easton hasa proven track history, so I wouldn't be afraid of purchasing them.

01-11-2007, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	Man, those are nice wheels for that price. I have a friend who paid over 100 dollars more for his. I'm looking for some Zipps

01-11-2007, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
kevinator Senior Member	I have a Ksyrium SSL CL's and Easton Ascent II's - and the Easton's roll just a nice as the Mavic's but weigh less. I've heard the bearings can go on the Easton's but that's from someone who rode them 10,000 miles per year - repeatedly. Had them since February and love em'. Check RoadBikeReview: cycling gear reviews, forums, and classifieds - I bought mine overstock from some East coast road team for $500. Good luck. __________________ When I die I want to go peacefully like my grandfather; not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car.... Last edited by kevinator; 01-11-2007 at 07:45 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-12-2007, 07:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	Thanks for all the info guys - I had some DT Swiss recommended to me last night - they come in jsut over my $500 limit. Still havent decided __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

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