"scottw44" <
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> "Qui si parla Campagnolo" <
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> > scott-<< I recently ordered the 450's and returned them same day. While
I
> > loved the hubs, for some reason the tires kept blowing off the rims. Neither I
nor
> > the LBS could get them to stay seated, and my LBS is a master wheel
> builder.
> >
> > Returned and replaced with Ksyriums, which I know are too heavy for your needs.
> >
> > Why not have that 'master wheelbuilder' build you some wheels? That would be- -as light -use
> > standard parts -be as reliable(or more) and -cost way less than ksyriums???
> >
> >
> > << I just need something more bullet proof and less troublesome, but perhaps I got a
bad
> > set???
> >
> > See above-Record/DA hubs, Velocity Aeroheads, designed for you and your
> needs,
> > about $300 less than ksyriums...
> >
>
> Peter:
>
> I supppose I should tell you that I do the web site for the shop and therefore am entitled to a
> nice discount. The wheels were quite reasonable for me. Several in my local group ride
them
> with relative success, I decided to go with them.
>
> The South Florida roads are harsh, and weighing just under 180 at 5'11'',
I
> wanted something slightly lighter than my Open Pro's & relatively trouble free
>
> My other set are Mavic Open Pro's, built for me,
>
>
All I gotta say about the Ksyriums is watch the spokes. I have several friends that own them, all
have complained about spoke breakage.
Mike