3) Questions / Concerns re. bike components ... for a new bike! -other brands?

[PedalNut]

Hello again,

So far, I've looked at Fulcrum, DT Swiss, and Mavic wheels. What if
any other brands should I be considering?

Has anyone had experience with the Easton Wheels, namely the EA 90
clincher wheels?

From what I can tell, based on their web site, of their various wheels
sets, this seems to be the best suited to me[?]

Have you had any problems with them, and if so, what are they like to
work on?

Thanks again,

Bill


p.s. Given present limitations, returning to this Usenet group is
difficult. Therefore, can I ask that thoughtful and insightful
suggestions, should you have any to offer, please directed to this e-
mail address, or this one: [email protected]

 

[Alex]

On Feb 11, 7:27 am, PedalNut <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello again,
> So far, I've looked at Fulcrum, DT Swiss, and Mavic wheels. What if
> any other brands should I be considering?

If you have a good wheel builder near by, consider getting a custom
built wheel. It is very hard to beat Record or Dura-Ace hubs.

> Has anyone had experience with the Easton Wheels, namely the EA 90
> clincher wheels?

I have a set of Easton Circuit wheels. They are ok, nothing special.

> From what I can tell, based on their web site, of their various wheels
> sets, this seems to be the best suited to me[?]
> Have you had any problems with them, and if so, what are they like to
> work on?

They should be no different than other wheels. One reason I went with
Easton is that they don't use special spokes. Yes you need a spoke
with
thread on both ends, but my LBS can easily do with with the Phil Wood
spoke machine.

> p.s. Given present limitations, returning to this Usenet group is
> difficult. Therefore, can I ask that thoughtful and insightful
> suggestions, should you have any to offer, please directed to this e-
> mail address, or this one: [email protected]

Sorry, no. Use googlegroups.com


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Alex