Mavic Ksyrium Equipe or Hope Pro 3 RSSP Aero wheels?

FSR_XC

I am upgrading my wheels - Mavic CXP22 rims, bladed spokes and Shimano hubs.

I am looking for a wheel that I can use for club rides, sportives and TT's.

I eventually decided to buy the Hope Pro 3 RSSP Aero 3.0 wheels



When I ordered them, the company didn't have them in stock and offered me Mavic Ksyrium Equipe in white instead. Now these look great, but they don't have the 30mm aero profile and are a little heavier that the Hope's.


The question is, which one should I go for?

please don't suggest Shimano RS80's - I want sealed bearings

Omar Little

Recently had some wheels made up with the hope pro 3 hubs (different rims though) havent had a chance to put many miles on them yet though, just about 50 miles in total. Seem really good so far. Also considered the equipes but ended up going down the handbuilt route instead

Obviously have the hope freehub sound (which i like), others might prefer something quieter

benjboy

Brian Rourkes have a set of hope pro 3s on Mavic rims not sure which model of rim but looked nice . Give them a ring for a price.

luv2ride

I changed from Mavic CXP22 to Ksyrium Equippes and certainly notice a difference. Wish I'd gone for the white ones though as they look blinging! 8)

FSR_XC

Omar Little wrote:

Obviously have the hope freehub sound (which i like), others might prefer something quieter

Being a MTBer aswell, the Hope freehub is like music.

I really need to choose between these 2 wheels as he sent me the Mavic, but I still have the choice of returning them for the Hope.

If it wasn't for the look of the Mavic's I would have no hesitation to get the Hope's.

How much difference will the aero profile make?