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Spinergy Rev-X wheels
I am thinking of using a set of these wheels for a TT bike. Are these
wheels really that good to use? I don't intend on doing a great deal of TTs but would like to have a decent set of wheels under me when I do. What should one look for when purchasing a set? Are the extra lights (yellow) ok for someone weighing 175 lbs? Any comments from experience with these wheels appreciated. Cheers Rick in Tennessee |
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I raced a set of these for three years. I was very satisfied with hem.
However, I quit using them about four years ago after reading about several catastrophic failures where the spokes separated from the hub resulting in serious injury. You can Google it and find more information than you'd need. I still have them but no longer use them. I know several people still using them however, including Larry Nolan who is a very big and powerful guy. So if he's comfortable with them, who knows. I won't ride them anymore. Mark VandenBerghe "cycledogg" wrote in message ups.com... I am thinking of using a set of these wheels for a TT bike. Are these wheels really that good to use? I don't intend on doing a great deal of TTs but would like to have a decent set of wheels under me when I do. What should one look for when purchasing a set? Are the extra lights (yellow) ok for someone weighing 175 lbs? Any comments from experience with these wheels appreciated. Cheers Rick in Tennessee |
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Mark VandenBerghe wrote:
I raced a set of these for three years. I was very satisfied with hem. However, I quit using them about four years ago after reading about several catastrophic failures where the spokes separated from the hub resulting in serious injury. You can Google it and find more information than you'd need. I still have them but no longer use them. I know several people still using them however, including Larry Nolan who is a very big and powerful guy. So if he's comfortable with them, who knows. I won't ride them anymore. Mark VandenBerghe The catastrophic failures came from the era before they increased the spoke tension. The production year is the critical determinant. ref: http://www.damonrinard.com/wheel/index.htm In particular, compare the "early" and "late" model Rev/X wheels in the data: the difference is huge: http://www.damonrinard.com/wheel/data.htm Dan |
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Typical american: firt thing americans ever ask is: what's the weight
limit on this product... SPinergys are good wheels. Good for TTs; not the most aerodynamic, but pretty good. A better bet would be the HED3s, however Spinergies are better for daily riding if you are planning on training on them. The only reason not to ride Spinergys is because they are illegal. Seeing as you are thinking of using them for TTs, that doesn't really matter. The fact that they are illegal now means that the price has come down copared to say the HED3s or the Stella Azzuras. Our team still uses Spinergys on the front for TTs depending on if it is windy or not, (HED3 if not too windy). I wouldn't know about your 175lbs. What's that in real numbers? (KG) If weight is really a concern... (unless you are 175lbs of leg muscle or incredibly tall) you could try and loose a little weight. Despite some stories about Spinergy failure... these wheels are suprizingly strong. You'll allways hear stories of failure from somewhere or other... cycledogg wrote: I am thinking of using a set of these wheels for a TT bike. Are these wheels really that good to use? I don't intend on doing a great deal of TTs but would like to have a decent set of wheels under me when I do. What should one look for when purchasing a set? Are the extra lights (yellow) ok for someone weighing 175 lbs? Any comments from experience with these wheels appreciated. Cheers Rick in Tennessee |
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DepartFictif Wrote: Typical american: firt thing americans ever ask is: what's the weight limit on this product... Yep cuz most american riders dont weigh a buck fifty.. some are 250 LOL and we dont want to see these whales wollowing around on the pavement when a wheel fails. As far as the rev-x wheels go. Ive read, have been lectured on, and have even rode them myself on a friends bike. What Ive come up with is they take some getting use to. They do have a bizzarre feeling around curves and turns. ( that just may be because I was genuinely nervous riding on them with my VERY aggressive riding style) I would have to conclude that the reason these wheels fail. is 1: continual stress of the road jack hammering the blades. or a sudden blunt force trauma. 2: and/or and uneven manufacturing process with poor quality control. Wheels of this nature (and price) should have the component parts x-rayed for non consistancies that could lead to stess fracturing. -- notryt |
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