Can we talk about upgrading wheels?

[Veronica]

I'm also glad you weighed in Wahine. You're a long established presence here and what you say has merit. Other people post about their experiences with various shops and wheel builders, so why shouldn't you? You're up front that you may be a little biased and you should be biased.

Veronica

[ttaylor508]

I have a Ruby Expert and have been riding the original Ultegra Wheels that came with it. Last month I did a century ride and borrowed DH Mavic ES wheels (he hurt his back so wasn't riding). Lovvvvved them so much, I decided I had to have a pair for myself. I searched CL and found a guy who was selling his bike with Mavic SL wheels. I contacted him and asked if he would be willing to sell me the wheels and I would give him my Ultegras so he could still sell his bike. He agreed, so I go the wheels for $500. He said there was about a 1000 miles on wheels, but really other than his word I couldn't tell. At the finish line of the double century we did last weekend there was a Mavic booth. The guy took a look at the wheels and said that they had very few miles on them, so I feel like I got a great deal. I absolutely love the wheels, so thumbs up from me on the Mavic Ksyirum SL's!!!

[Wahine]

Muirenn, I have held that frame in my own little hands. It is beautiful. I knew exactly what you were refering to.

[indysteel]

Muirenn, I have held that frame in my own little hands. It is beautiful. I knew exactly what you were refering to.

I knew what Muirenn was referring to, too. I said I was glad Wahime weighed in because I was glad to see her give a shout out to Tom.