Easton Tempest II Alloy Wheelset

[steve23]

sorry for all of the questions!

but ive just seen this wheelset, how does it compare to the Kysrium SL?

any info?

thanks

 

[stevenb]

I have read that Easton wheels are pretty strong. They are pretty light too. The Mavics are a prefered choice for many but at 1500g a pair the Eastons would prolly be my choice:
http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/acatalog/info_EA978872_179291.html
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/product...ogle/productid/2419/GroupID/11/CategoryID/140

 

[domtyler]

I think I am going to be getting a pair of Easton's at some point this year, they are meant to be great wheels and have had really amazing reviews.

 

[Bollo]

I got a pair of Easton Orion IIs about a year ago. I think they're based on the same basic idea as the Tempest and Ascent, but the Orions have a few more spokes for the burlier road-warrior. So far I've covered about 1000+miles on them on pock-marked Hampshire backroads and they've not needed truing. They feel VERY strong, and I really have to go some to get any rubbing on the rear brakes.

I believe the only down-side is that spoke replacement is not something yer average LBS can do as they are threaded Easton-only specials, but I stand to be corrected.

 

[Lardyboy]

Got a set of Ascent 2's. Been very impressed so far, the build quality is excellent, the reliability likewise.

 

[papercorn2000]

I've been racing on the T2's for a couple of years. Light, really robust (haven't had to touch them with a spoke key) and the smoothest hubs ever! Couldn't recommend them enough!