Opinions on Ksyrium Premiums vs 'regulars'

Staffy_Mick

Hi

I have been offered a good price on a new wheelset

I ride sportives, the occasional race but more often just want an unfair advantage to lather my mates on a Saturday morning

The choice is between the new Ksyrium premium or a set of regular SL's at 100 pounds less

I like the stealthy look of the newer wheelset but thats as much as I know

Opinions welcome

Anonymous

The Premiums just have Ti skewers and a bit of Ti hardware for a hefty saving of a couple of grams, all at the hub, not worth it at all IMO.

redddraggon

Personally I wouldn't touch Kyrsiums, but if you are getting a real bargain....

Andy140

redddraggon Posted: Tue Sep 1, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

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Personally I wouldn't touch Kyrsiums, but if you are getting a real bargain....

why ?

Monty Dog

like 99% of riders who have used Ksyriums, I found them strong, reliable and very strong, but perhaps a little bit too stiff. Mine finally gave up this year due to worn rims- probably 50000km in all conditions after 5 years. I replaced them with some Shamals - slightly less stiff but feel less harsh and a lot more bling in gold!

fast as fupp

Andy140 wrote:

redddraggon Posted: Tue Sep 1, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

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Personally I wouldn't touch Kyrsiums, but if you are getting a real bargain....

why ?

dodgy build quality- sl's are usually ok but my rear k elite has never been true/round and my mates rear aksium totally collapsed ( i did advise that he should consult his physician) :shock:

ugo.santalucia

fast as fupp wrote:

Andy140 wrote:

redddraggon Posted: Tue Sep 1, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

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Personally I wouldn't touch Kyrsiums, but if you are getting a real bargain....

why ?

dodgy build quality- sl's are usually ok but my rear k elite has never been true/round and my mates rear aksium totally collapsed ( i did advise that he should consult his physician) :shock:

You seem to go against the trend: normally you would buy Aksium and Ksyrium for reliability. Never had Ksyriums, but the low budget Aksium are very good value for money

giant_man

redddraggon wrote:

Personally I wouldn't touch Kyrsiums, but if you are getting a real bargain....

Ooh red the ksyrium hater strikes again. Man, there's nothing wrong with these wheels. Mine are six years old now and still going strong, don't understand your beef.

Anonymous

I have to say both my Aksiums and Ksyriums were great.

APIII

My SL's are too. They're starting to look a bit worn after 7 years, but are still perfectly functional, and have never needed any maintenance.

Mettan

My Kysrium SL's are ok enough - the rear one has come out of tru through, by about 1-2 mm - not sure why, as I only weigh 10 stone '9 - have hit potholes though so that could be the reason.

redddraggon

giant mancp wrote:

redddraggon wrote:

Personally I wouldn't touch Kyrsiums, but if you are getting a real bargain....

Ooh red the ksyrium hater strikes again. Man, there's nothing wrong with these wheels. Mine are six years old now and still going strong, don't understand your beef.

The majority of factory wheels ate overpriced, and not very aero, and these are no different.

I wouldn't bother with fulcrums either for the same reason.

If you can live without the labels get some light handbuilts.

APIII

redddraggon wrote:

giant mancp wrote:

redddraggon wrote:

Personally I wouldn't touch Kyrsiums, but if you are getting a real bargain....

Ooh red the ksyrium hater strikes again. Man, there's nothing wrong with these wheels. Mine are six years old now and still going strong, don't understand your beef.

The majority of factory wheels ate overpriced, and not very aero, and these are no different.

I wouldn't bother with fulcrums either for the same reason.

If you can live without the labels get some light handbuilts.

Same old BS.

redddraggon

Cosmic carbones are what you want

gabriel959

I've had Ksyrium Equipes in the past and they were decent but my Fulcrum Racing 3 are so much better, they spin much better than any other wheel I've had and they are not too heavy. According to reviews they are great for heavier riders like me.

I also have Aksiums, decent wheels for the money.

Anonymous

redddraggon wrote:

Cosmic carbones are what you want

Are you telling us what to get or merely suggesting? I have both, carbon mavics and kysirium es wheels and they are both outstanding. Fair enough you don't like them but do an outright on people, I think it may be misleading. just my opinion, not a fact. 8)

fast as fupp

ugo.santalucia wrote:

fast as fupp wrote:

Andy140 wrote:

redddraggon Posted: Tue Sep 1, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

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Personally I wouldn't touch Kyrsiums, but if you are getting a real bargain....

why ?

dodgy build quality- sl's are usually ok but my rear k elite has never been true/round and my mates rear aksium totally collapsed ( i did advise that he should consult his physician) :shock:

You seem to go against the trend: normally you would buy Aksium and Ksyrium for reliability. Never had Ksyriums, but the low budget Aksium are very good value for money

im not commenting on their vfm im simply stating that in my experience the build quality can be variable-not something ive experienced with campag/fulcrum wheelsets

redddraggon

Ps I have nothing against Aksiums - cheaper and more aero than kysriums.

bobpzero

the sl ksyrium are great, just not as great as a pair of custom built wheels (i think)
buy the sl wheels & taking into consideration APIII's comment ill be riding with mine for another 6years+