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Easton EC90 SLX Wheel Set - Tubular - 2008 BCS

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If you wanted a set of climbing wheels that felt lighter than air, but were still stiff enough to handle a sprint, you'd be hard pressed to improve on the Easton EC90 SLX Wheelset. Tipping the scales at an eyebrow-raising 1170 grams (that's barely over a pound per wheel), the shallow-dish carbon rim EC90 SLX's seem to defy Newton's laws, because even at that weight they are more than amply stiff, and as responsive in an all-out sprint as wheels twice as heavy. Now, let's be honest—if your mom ever called you “husky” as a child, or you resemble someone in a Hungry Man commercial, you will probably crush these carbon babies like a Pringle in a steam press. But if you're a smaller-to-average guy, with deep pockets and thighs as big around as your waist, you'll smoke tough climbs and sprints on these Easton wheels like Tommy Chong in Amsterdam.

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Bottom Line: Wheels that might even weigh less than an empty wallet.

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I am a 150 lbs. 16 year old kid. Do you think that for my weight,

I am a 150 lbs. 16 year old kid. Do you think that for my weight, that I could get by with these as not quite an everyday wheel, but riding on them for most occasions?
Thanks.

By: Alex Wolfe
May 13, 2009

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Diddo on Christian's comments with the addition that you will want to ride like a butterfly if you want the wheels to last for a while. That means riding good road avoiding potholes, bumps, and cracks in the road as much as possible. And absolutely no curb hopping, as fun as it is. ;-)

By: Damon Salter
May 18, 2009

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Based on your weight I would definitely say yes. However, riding tubulars as your "most occasion" kind of wheelset is an expensive tire option, since you would have to carry an extra tubular tire in case of a flat. You might want to consider a clincher wheelset instead that takes a standard tube.

By: Christian Johnson
May 14, 2009

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The Campy version isn't on sale? I see it listed at full

The Campy version isn't on sale? I see it listed at full price.

By: Marc
February 17, 2009

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Give them a call or click the "Chat Now" in the upper right, could just be an oversight...

By: Christian Johnson
February 17, 2009

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Ok. I'm an "in shape" muscular 185lb cyclist that

Ok. I'm an "in shape" muscular 185lb cyclist that puts in 200+ miles a week. Will these babies hold up under my body weight with some hard watts put on them? I would use them for events (centuries, metrics, etc.) Maybe a dozen or so times a year.

By: Rob G.
January 10, 2009

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I am 185 and have done several mountain centuries here in NC. I recommend the ea 90 clinchers. stiff, very light, very cost effective and hold up well. you can ride for several thousand miles with no true needed. now you can get them for about 400 bucks

By: Jeff Keverline MD
January 12, 2009

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I weigh 175 (out of shape) and haven't ridden for years.

I weigh 175 (out of shape) and haven't ridden for years. Looking to get back on the road and shed about 10 lbs - used to love climbing and want to get some oober-cool, ultralight wheels.
Q: Am I too heavy for these wheels? Is there a published weight limit for them?

Thx,

MD in CO

By: med2429086
September 19, 2008

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Totally ridiculous. If you are racing cat 1 or 2 you could have these as some race day wheels. Otherwise save your money, or you'll just be another out of shape roadie on high end gear I pass on my 35 lb trail bike.I disagree with the above........If nicer gear inspires you to ride more, it's well worth it. I'd shop at Wal Mart if I bought bike gear that reflected my abilities! Why would I do that? KCThere is no rider weight limit on any Easton wheels. I weight 175 on a light day and ride these wheels on my favorite climbs, they insire me to ride hard and keep up with my friends. Consider if you're are hard on wheels or not.

By: Daryl Price
January 18, 2009