Easton Orion II Wheelset

kdogkodiak said:

Anyone riding these wheels? What are your thoughts? I got a good deal on them and trying to decide whether or not to keep them (still in box in garage). I am currently riding the Easton Circuit wheels and don't have too many complaints. Just looking to upgrade. I weigh around 180 pounds and ride 100-150 miles per week, no racing. Looking for an everyday wheel that will perform well in the 4-5 centuries I plan to do next year.

I have no personal experience with these wheels, but FWIW they get very good reviews here:

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No Orions, but my Circuits are still true at 12K miles without any need for retuning. The straight-pull spokes seem to hold their build tension very well.

Circuit hubs aren't my favorites, but the Orion is suppposed to be a better design. I've had to replace front bearings, and mess with shimming of the cartridge bearings.

If I ever succeed in wearing out the Circuits, the Orions will be on my short list.

Ended up mounting the wheels and have been very happy. Bearing seem to roll much better than the Circuit's and the stiffness is what I was looking for. I have about 500 miles on the wheels, including my personal best solo century 5 hours 3 minutes! At $480 for the set, my opinion is that I got a steal!