Comments on: Easton XC One SS 29″er Wheels: Final Review http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/28/easton-xc-one-ss-29er-wheels-final-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easton-xc-one-ss-29er-wheels-final-review 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:51:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Bob Macentee http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/28/easton-xc-one-ss-29er-wheels-final-review/#comment-64633 Bob Macentee Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:02:00 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2849#comment-64633 I have ridden my X/C one single speed wheels this year and done about 12 races on them. The whhels feel great, but do have a problem. the bearing pre-load adjusters, (the ones with the little holes in them with the + and - sighn) do not stay adjusted, in fact they spin loose, causing the wheel to wobble, and dirt to get into the free wheel. I have been in contact with Easton Tech, and they admitited it is a design flaw. Supposedly the new 2010 models have been re-designed to correct this flaw, meantime, Easton, has suggested locktight, and has sent me new o rings for the adjusters, neither of which worked. I have just finished shipping the wheels back, hoping to get a new re designed set to take care of the problem. lot of money for a wheel set to have this kind of issue. As for the clicking sound you mentioned on engagement, I also hear that on occasion, not sure if the freewheel is not engaging cleanly, or if the sound is coming from my eccentric. Thanks Bob Mac I have ridden my X/C one single speed wheels this year and done about 12 races on them. The whhels feel great, but do have a problem. the bearing pre-load adjusters, (the ones with the little holes in them with the + and – sighn) do not stay adjusted, in fact they spin loose, causing the wheel to wobble, and dirt to get into the free wheel. I have been in contact with Easton Tech, and they admitited it is a design flaw. Supposedly the new 2010 models have been re-designed to correct this flaw, meantime, Easton, has suggested locktight, and has sent me new o rings for the adjusters, neither of which worked. I have just finished shipping the wheels back, hoping to get a new re designed set to take care of the problem. lot of money for a wheel set to have this kind of issue. As for the clicking sound you mentioned on engagement, I also hear that on occasion, not sure if the freewheel is not engaging cleanly, or if the sound is coming from my eccentric. Thanks Bob Mac

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/28/easton-xc-one-ss-29er-wheels-final-review/#comment-61797 Guitar Ted Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2849#comment-61797 @DJ: Probably a very subjective subject there. It really is hard to quantify, and a lot goes into how well a wheel rolls. (Tires anyone?) That said, these bearings feel on par with those two offerings you mention, in the hand at least. @DJ: Probably a very subjective subject there. It really is hard to quantify, and a lot goes into how well a wheel rolls. (Tires anyone?) That said, these bearings feel on par with those two offerings you mention, in the hand at least.

]]> By: DJ http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/28/easton-xc-one-ss-29er-wheels-final-review/#comment-61796 DJ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:59:21 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2849#comment-61796 Do they roll better than Phil Wood's or White Industries ? Do they roll better than Phil Wood’s or White Industries ?

]]> By: NHNiner http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/28/easton-xc-one-ss-29er-wheels-final-review/#comment-59806 NHNiner Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:44:27 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2849#comment-59806 Willie - Looks like you can get a free Giro Helmet at that price too! http://www.eastonbike.com/wheelpromo.html Willie –

Looks like you can get a free Giro Helmet at that price too!

http://www.eastonbike.com/wheelpromo.html

]]> By: GreenLightGo http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/28/easton-xc-one-ss-29er-wheels-final-review/#comment-59786 GreenLightGo Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:41:48 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2849#comment-59786 GT - I'd believe that! I have relatively mundane EA50 road wheels and they roll exceedingly well. Better than XT hubs, better than my Kings, better than my Hopes. FWIW - Easton has opened my eyes to some good quality components. GT – I’d believe that! I have relatively mundane EA50 road wheels and they roll exceedingly well. Better than XT hubs, better than my Kings, better than my Hopes. FWIW – Easton has opened my eyes to some good quality components.

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