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Kaz
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I am in need of a new road wheelset, and after visiting some
LBSs, am focusing on the Mavic Ksyrium Elites (about $500).
One LBS is strongly recommending the Ksyrium SSC SLs (about
$850), saying the savings in weight (240 grams) and better
performance is well worth the extra $350. This LBS also says
the SSC SLs are "bomb proof," but the user reviews at
RoadBikeReview.com, while good, show more minor stress
problems than the Ksyrium Elites, which seem to be pretty
"bomb proof" per the comments there. The Ksyrium Elites are
in the middle range for weight at 1770 grams, while the SSC
SLs are in the lower range at 1530 grams.
Spending about $500 is my maximum now, but if the SSC SLs
are that much better, I may hold off and continue to ride my
old Open Pros until my still Christmas strained budget
recovers to the point that I can swing it. I am not a racer,
just a pretty competitive recreational rider who loves
riding as fast as I can go. At 175 pounds, I don't think my
weight is much of an issue.
I would appreciate any comments or opinions from those with
experience and/or technical knowledge on the merits of
Ksyrium Elites and Ksyrium SSC SLs. Thanks.
LBSs, am focusing on the Mavic Ksyrium Elites (about $500).
One LBS is strongly recommending the Ksyrium SSC SLs (about
$850), saying the savings in weight (240 grams) and better
performance is well worth the extra $350. This LBS also says
the SSC SLs are "bomb proof," but the user reviews at
RoadBikeReview.com, while good, show more minor stress
problems than the Ksyrium Elites, which seem to be pretty
"bomb proof" per the comments there. The Ksyrium Elites are
in the middle range for weight at 1770 grams, while the SSC
SLs are in the lower range at 1530 grams.
Spending about $500 is my maximum now, but if the SSC SLs
are that much better, I may hold off and continue to ride my
old Open Pros until my still Christmas strained budget
recovers to the point that I can swing it. I am not a racer,
just a pretty competitive recreational rider who loves
riding as fast as I can go. At 175 pounds, I don't think my
weight is much of an issue.
I would appreciate any comments or opinions from those with
experience and/or technical knowledge on the merits of
Ksyrium Elites and Ksyrium SSC SLs. Thanks.