By Ed Pavelka HOT! impressivelysmooth ride durable tread reasonably light for size backed by excellent customer service NOT! no puncture-resistant tread belt too wide for some frames/forks premium price www.vintagebicyclepress.com Price: $58 plus shipping Source: website Weight: 222g for 700×26 (tested); 248g for 700×28 Features: foldable Kevlar beads, file tread, tan sidewalls How obtained: sample from company RBR…
By Joshua Cohen HOT! strong, reliable, stiff, responsive easily rebuildable exceptional quality for the price U.S.-based ownership and customer service QR skewers and spare spokes included usable for training and budget-minded racing NOT! not superlight rim strips not included www.neuvationcycling.com Price: $499 (add $60 for ceramic bearings) Source: website, bike shops Size: 700C clincher Weight:…
By Paul Smith HOT! High performance wheel Strong Good build quality Impressive value for the money Look great on the bike! NOT! Need to use longer valve stems, extenders causes pump to slip www.boydcycling.com Cost: $1,450 How obtained: review sample RBR advertiser: no Tested: 400+ miles Tech specs: Claimed weight: 1730g (measured at 1830g…
By Brian Nystrom HOT! Prevents most common flats – after all, that’s what it’s for You can go years without a ???nuisance??? flat Hone your flat-changing skills by changing other riders??? flats Installation typically takes less time than actually changing a flat NOT! Installation can be tricky and messy Not compatible with latex tubes Adds a…
By Paul Smith HOT! Huge value for an all-carbon wheelset Great build quality Good performance – excellent for the price Good handling in higher winds NOT! Faster wheelsets may be available, but not at this price point http://www.novemberbicycles.com/Cost: $1,345How obtained: review sampleRBR sponsor: noTested: 6 weeks Tech & SpecsClaimed weight: 1525g – 670g front /…
