Comments on: Easton XC One SS 29″er Wheels: Final Review

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:29:00 +0000

@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

DJ — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:59:21 +0000

Do they roll better than Phil Wood’s or White Industries ?

By: NHNiner

NHNiner — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:44:27 +0000

Willie –

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

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

By: GreenLightGo

GreenLightGo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:41:48 +0000

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.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:34:08 +0000

GLG: I was told by an Easton rep that in Easton’s testing, their stainless steel bearings rolled out better than two top ceramic bearings on the market.

By: GreenLightGo

GreenLightGo — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:11:27 +0000

GT – I don’t know what bearings they use, but I will say that I have Easton road wheels and they roll for days. Better than my Kings or Hopes.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:52:55 +0000

Willie: MSRP is $799.99 but I am seeing several sales on these for much less.

By: Willie

Willie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:10:51 +0000

I see that they weigh 1700 grams, are around 24mm wide, but I do not see the cost??
Or is it, “If you got to ask, you can not afford them”